ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse contacts the health care provider after reviewing a client's laboratory results and noting a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 35 mg/dL and a creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL. For which action should the nurse recommend a prescription?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN with normal creatinine suggests dehydration; IV fluids are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a long history of hypertension. Which category of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered to avoid chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ACE inhibitors improve renal perfusion, slowing CKD progression in hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidneys are often not palpable normally; documenting this finding is sufficient.
Question 4 of 5
The structure that connects a kidney to the urinary bladder is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ureter transports urine from kidney to bladder; urethra is bladder to exterior.
Question 5 of 5
Nephrons are characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephrons are the kidney's functional units for urine production.