ATI LPN
Urinary System MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 43 mL/min/1.73 m2. Based on this GFR, the nurse interprets that the patients chronic kidney disease is at what stage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stages of chronic renal failure are based on the GFR. Stage 3 is defined by a GFR in the range of 30 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m2. This is considered a moderate decrease in GFR.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching on risk factors for bladder cancer. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer.
Question 3 of 5
What type of epithelium forms the lining of the uterine (fallopian) tube? A) stratified squamous, B) transitional, C) simple ciliated columnar, D) simple cuboidal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fallopian tube has simple ciliated columnar epithelium (C), aiding ovum transport. Stratified squamous (A) is in skin, transitional (B) in bladder, and cuboidal (D) in tubules, making C the match.
Question 4 of 5
The fluid in the capsular space is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsular filtrate lacks significant albumin (D) due to glomerular filtration barriers (podocytes, basement membrane) retaining proteins. Glucose (A), sodium (B), and H⺠(C) filter freely, making D the key difference.
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, so increasing fluid intake is the priority action.