ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Atrial natriuretic peptide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) reduces sodium reabsorption (B) in the collecting duct, promoting natriuresis to lower volume. It doesn't increase water (A), form AII (C), or increase sodium (D), making B the correct effect.
Question 2 of 5
The term cystitis refers to an infection of the urinary bladder
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, typically from bacterial infection (A), a true medical term. False (B) would mischaracterize this common urinary condition, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
The main solute component of urine is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urea (A), a nitrogenous waste from protein metabolism, is the primary solute in urine (~50% of solids). Glucose (B) is absent normally, agglutin (C) is invalid, and urobilinogen (D) is minor, making A correct.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing a 30-year-old man who complains of a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying and a split, spraying urine stream, the nurse asks about a history of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest urethral stricture, a complication of gonococcal urethritis (C). Bladder infection (A) causes dysuria, trauma (B) isn't indicated, and BPH (D) is age-related, making C the likely history.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes nursing assistive personnel (NAP) taking the following actions when caring for a patient with a retention catheter. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disconnecting the catheter (D) increases UTI risk by breaking sterility, requiring nurse intervention. Taping (A), cleaning (B), and hand hygiene (C) are appropriate, making D the action to stop.