ATI LPN
Urinary System MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has bladder cancer had a cystectomy with creation of an Indiana pouch. Which topic will be included in patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Indiana pouch requires self-catheterization every 4-6 hours (B), a key teaching point. No ostomy appliance (A) or barrier (D) is needed, and catheterization isn't painful (C), making B the focus.
Question 2 of 5
Which structure is the capillary network in each nephron?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The glomerulus (A) is the capillary network in the nephron, filtering blood from the afferent arteriole into the efferent arteriole. Corpuscles (B) is a broader term, renal tubules (C) reabsorb and secrete, and Bowman's capsule (D) encases the glomerulus, making A the precise answer.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these is an abnormal component of urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein (B) in urine (proteinuria) is abnormal, signaling glomerular damage. Urea (A), water (C), and ammonia (D) are normal components, though RBCs (E in original) are also abnormal; B is the best single answer here.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic kidney disease and is very weak due to low hemoglobin. Which of the following does the nurse understand is the best explanation for the anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secretion of erythropoietin by the diseased kidney is reduced.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy has been admitted to the medical unit. What is the most life-threatening effect of renal failure for which the nurse should monitor the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium retention (B) is the most life-threatening effect of renal failure, risking hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias. Waste buildup (A), hypocalcemia (C), and BP issues (D) are serious but less immediately fatal, making B the priority.