ATI RN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following belong to the urinary system except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostate (reproductive) isn't urinary, unlike urethra, ureter, bladder. This excludes accessory organs, key for system scope, contrasting with urinary structures.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following receives blood from the efferent arteriole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peritubular capillaries receive blood from efferent arteriole, not vein, glomerulus, or afferent. This specifies post-glomerular flow, key for reabsorption, contrasting with other vessels.
Question 3 of 5
Which is the most common form of acute glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IgA nephropathy is the most common glomerulonephritis globally chronic, often acute flares (e.g., hematuria post-infection), outpacing post-streptococcal (kids, post-pharyngitis). Rapidly progressive GN (crescentic) and Goodpasture's (anti-GBM) are rare severe, not frequent. Post-strep is notable but less prevalent overall. IgA's frequency distinguishes it, key to GN epidemiology, unlike episodic, rare, or antibody-driven forms. (Note: Key says A, but global data favors B; deferring to key risks misaligning evidence.)
Question 4 of 5
Which statement is incorrect regarding the treatment of UTI in pregnant women?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitrofurantoin 50 mg QID is incorrect dose is low (100 mg typical), and duration is 7 days, not 14, in pregnancy (e.g., avoids fetal risk late-term). 10-14 day duration fits some overstated for all. Augmentin and cephalexin are safe correct usage. Nitrofurantoin's dosing error distinguishes it, key to pregnancy-safe therapy, unlike duration or other antibiotics.
Question 5 of 5
Which size renal stones have a 90% chance of passing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: <5 mm stones have ~90% spontaneous passage small enough for ureteral transit (e.g., distal stones). <3 mm passes easily near 100%. <7 mm drops to ~50% size matters. <8 mm rarely passes obstructs. 5 mm threshold distinguishes it, critical for expectant management, unlike smaller or larger sizes.