ATI LPN
Renal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Effective renal plasma flow is best measured using:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PAH is used to measure effective renal plasma flow as it is secreted by the kidneys.
Question 2 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 may signal hemorrhage; checking vital signs assesses stability first.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse teaches a young female client who is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin may reduce contraceptive efficacy, necessitating backup birth control.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is orienting a float nurse to an assigned client with an arteriovenous (AV) fistula for hemodialysis in her left arm. Which action by the float nurse would be considered unsafe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the AV fistula for IV fluids risks damage; it's reserved for dialysis.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Which bowel preparation order would the nurse question for this patient who is scheduled for a renal arteriogram?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fleet enemas are high in phosphate, risky with renal failure as it can't be excreted.