ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggles with social interactions. The nurse understands that the core feature of ASD is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASD is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease who is weak due to low hemoglobin. What is the best explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erythropoietin production decreases in chronic kidney disease.
Question 3 of 5
When ADH levels in the blood are high, the collecting ducts are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High ADH increases collecting duct permeability to water (C) via aquaporin-2, concentrating urine. They remain impermeable to water without ADH (A), proteins (B) are not filtered, and sodium/chloride (D) are regulated elsewhere, making C the effect of ADH.
Question 4 of 5
Within each kidney, the interlobar veins empty their blood into the renal vein
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Interlobar veins collect blood from arcuate veins and drain into the renal vein (A), a true venous pathway in kidney anatomy. False (B) would deny this standard flow, making A the correct statement.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is not one of the 3 external coverings of the kidney?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The kidney's coverings are the renal capsule (A), adipose capsule (B), and renal fascia (C). Renal adventitia (D) is not a standard term for kidney layers, making D the incorrect option.