ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. Which antibiotic will the nurse expect the provider to order to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin is the standard treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia infections.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding osmotic diuresis, which statement is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osmotic diuresis occurs due to unreabsorbed solutes like glucose in diabetes ketoacidosis.
Question 3 of 5
A 54 year old woman presents with a 5 day history of constant pain in her left flank and anuria for the past 24 hours. Her past medical history reveals that she just finished her 4th out of 6 cycles of radiation therapy to the right chest wall following a mastectomy for Stage 4 invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. Her vitals are: BP 140/78, Pulse: 80 bpm Sinus rhythm, Temperature: 99°F, RR 18/min. Her radiation oncologist has specifically requested that any imaging used to investigate her symptoms NOT utilize ionizing radiation. Which of the following imaging modalities below would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: MRI and ultrasound use no ionizing radiation, meeting the oncologist's request safely.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a urography. Which instruction should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High fluid intake speeds dye elimination, preventing nephrotoxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is scheduled for the surgical creation of an ileal conduit. The client states, 'I am anxious about having an ileal conduit. What is it like to have this drainage tube?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Talking to someone with experience fosters a positive attitude and reduces anxiety.