ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse evaluates a client with acute glomerulonephritis (GN). Which manifestation should the nurse recognize as a positive response to the prescribed treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss indicates reduced fluid retention, a positive sign in GN treatment response.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) calls to report developing an all-over rash. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rash may signal a serious reaction, so stopping TMP-SMX is critical for safety.
Question 3 of 5
Substance X is freely filtered by the glomerulus and is not reabsorbed, nor secreted, nor metabolized. What percentage of Substance X is excreted in urine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Freely filtered substances that are neither reabsorbed nor secreted are fully excreted.
Question 4 of 5
The best study for evaluation of renal function is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuclear medicine renal scan precisely measures kidney function and flow best.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse obtains a sterile urine specimen from a client's Foley catheter. After applying a clamp to the drainage tubing distal to the injection port, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning the port prevents contamination before collecting the sterile sample.