ATI LPN
Renal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which results from the client's urinalysis should the nurse identify as normal? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH, specific gravity, and glucose within normal ranges indicate typical urinalysis results.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a middle-aged female client with diabetes mellitus who is being treated for the third episode of acute pyelonephritis in the past year. The client asks, 'What can I do to help prevent these infections?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased water and frequent voiding prevent urine stasis, reducing pyelonephritis risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for several patients who are receiving antibiotics. Which order will the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IM erythromycin causes tissue irritation, making it an order to question.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) and learns that the patient takes warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse will request an order for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TMP-SMX increases warfarin's anticoagulant effect, necessitating coagulation monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
Effective renal plasma flow is best measured using:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PAH is used to measure effective renal plasma flow as it is secreted by the kidneys.