ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with glomerulonephritis asks How could I have gotten this? How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis can be caused by a variety of factors but is most commonly associated with streptococcus infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the electronic health record of a patient with a history of incontinence. The nurse reads that the physician assessed the patients deep tendon reflexes. What condition of the urinary/renal system does this assessment address?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep tendon reflexes (B) test sacral neurologic function, linked to bladder control. Calculi (A), BPH (C), and UTIs (D) aren't neurologic, making B the condition assessed.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prescribed stimulant medication. The nurse explains that these medications work by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stimulants improve focus and impulse control in ADHD.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient in acute kidney injury. Which of the following complications would most clearly warrant the administration of polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia, a common complication of acute kidney injury, is life-threatening if immediate action is not taken to reverse it. The administration of polystyrene sulfonate reduces serum potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has diabetic nephropathy asks why they use smaller insulin doses. What is the best explanation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidneys metabolize insulin; reduced function requires smaller doses.