ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on the Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired renal function. A creatinine clearance measurement has been ordered. The nurse should facilitate collection of what samples?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatinine clearance requires a 24-hour urine sample and a midway serum creatinine level (B) to assess GFR. Potassium (A), repeated BUN/creatinine (C), or electrolytes (D) don't measure clearance, making B the correct collection method.
Question 2 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication. The nurse understands that the primary purpose of this medication is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antipsychotics target positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions in schizophrenia.
Question 3 of 5
A client with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is being treated. The nurse explains that light therapy works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Light therapy regulates melatonin and serotonin to alleviate SAD symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A 15-year-old is admitted to the renal unit with a diagnosis of postinfectious glomerular disease. The nurse should recognize that this form of kidney disease may have been precipitated by what event?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postinfectious causes of postinfectious glomerular disease are group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 2 to 3 weeks. Menarche, stress, and hypersensitivity are not typical causes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse collects data for a patient with a graft for dialysis. What action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms graft patency.