ATI RN
Genitourinary System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A physician is caring for a patient with a urinary tract infection. The physician would expect the plan of care to include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Antibiotics and phenazopyridine. Antibiotics are essential to treat the bacterial infection causing the UTI. Phenazopyridine can help relieve urinary discomfort. Erythropoietin and stent placement (B) are not indicated for UTI. Hormonal therapy and IV fluids (C) are not standard treatments for UTI. Hourly urine output measurements and antibiotics (D) are not typically necessary, as antibiotics alone are sufficient for treating UTIs.
Question 2 of 5
Number the following physiologic occurrences in the order they occur in the formation of urine.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: The correct order of physiologic occurrences in urine formation is as follows: A) Blood is filtered in the glomerulus. This is the initial step where blood enters the nephron for filtration. The other choices are incorrect because B) Reabsorption of water in the loop of Henle occurs after filtration, C) Reabsorption of electrolytes, glucose, amino acids, and small proteins in the tubules happens after the initial filtration, and D) Acid-base regulation in the distal tubule occurs after other processes such as reabsorption and secretion have taken place.
Question 3 of 5
The physician documented that the patient has urinary retention. How should the nurse explain this when the nursing student asks what it is?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Inability to void. Urinary retention refers to the inability to empty the bladder completely. The nurse should explain to the student that this condition causes difficulty in urination and can lead to discomfort and complications if not addressed. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because urinary retention does not refer to the absence of urine formation, large urine output, or increased urination frequency. It specifically relates to the inability to void urine from the bladder.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most common cause of acute pyelonephritis resulting from an ascending infection from the lower urinary tract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The most common cause of acute pyelonephritis from an ascending infection is a preexisting abnormality of the urinary tract. This abnormality can lead to urine stasis, making it easier for bacteria to ascend from the lower urinary tract to the kidneys. Choices A and B are incorrect because scarred kidneys and antibiotic resistance do not typically cause acute pyelonephritis. Choice D is incorrect as non-compliance with antibiotics may contribute to recurrent infections but is not the most common cause of pyelonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse plans care for the patient with APSGN based on what knowledge?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because APSGN (Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis) is caused by an immune response to a streptococcal infection. Therefore, the nurse must understand the pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, treatment, and potential complications associated with APSGN to provide effective care. Choice A, B, and C may not directly address the specific knowledge needed to care for a patient with APSGN, making them incorrect options.