ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a client with a history of renal calculi, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fluid intake prevents stone formation by diluting urine, showing correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking a cephalosporin to treat an infection. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping early risks incomplete treatment, indicating a need for more patient education.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a patient's chart prior to administering gentamycin (Garamycin) and notes that the last serum peak drug level was $9 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$ and the last trough level was $2 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$. What action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peak above 8 suggests toxicity, requiring provider notification before next dose.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide. The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication. What will the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Steroids and furosemide increase potassium loss, necessitating a supplement.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about urea handling in the kidney is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urea is freely filtered and partially reabsorbed but not secreted.