ATI LPN
Urinary and Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a client about self-care after experiencing a urinary calculus treated by lithotripsy. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics, fluids, and bruising info ensure proper recovery post-lithotripsy.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfonamides are synthetic, not biologic, distinguishing them from other antibiotics.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone) in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spironolactone risks hyperkalemia with poor renal function, so report low output.
Question 4 of 5
Which process is responsible for the majority of sodium reabsorption in the nephron?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule occurs via secondary active transport.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High specific gravity indicates dehydration; increasing fluids is the best intervention.