ATI LPN
Urinary System MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with acute renal failure has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Treatment of acid-base imbalance would decrease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acidosis causes potassium to move out of cells; correcting it decreases potassium.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a client who has stress incontinence, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fluids worsens incontinence by concentrating urine, indicating a need for more teaching.