ATI LPN
Renal System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with glomerulonephritis asks how they could have gotten it. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis is often linked to streptococcal infections.
Question 2 of 5
Natriuretic hormone is produced by cells in the kidneys.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a natriuretic hormone, is produced by the heart's atria, not kidneys (B), to reduce sodium and volume. Kidneys produce renin and erythropoietin, making False the correct answer over True (A).
Question 3 of 5
The vasa recta creates the osmotic gradient in the kidney's medulla.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The loop of Henle (D), not vasa recta, creates the medullary osmotic gradient via countercurrent multiplication. Vasa recta maintains it, making D the correct clarification.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone is made in the adrenal cortex (D), not hypothalamus/pituitary, making it incorrect. Na⺠reabsorption (A), K⺠secretion (B), and water effects (C) are true, so D is the error.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a closed percutaneous kidney biopsy. The client states, 'My pain has suddenly increased from a 3 to a 10 on a scale of 0 to 10.' Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden pain increase may indicate hemorrhage, so assess vital signs first for stability.