ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions and Answers on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Glucose is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose is filtered at the glomerulus and fully reabsorbed in the PCT (B), not secreted, under normal conditions. Secretion (A, C) or no reabsorption (D) occurs only in pathology (e.g., diabetes), making B correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a client recovering from a cystoscopy. Which assessment findings should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased output and blood clots suggest complications needing urgent provider attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse teaches a client with functional urinary incontinence. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elastic waistbands aid independent toileting, key for managing functional incontinence.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a client with nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the nutritional therapy for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased protein compensates for losses in nephrotic syndrome, showing correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse provides home care instructions for a patient who will take a high dose of azithromycin after discharge from the hospital. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antacids 2 hours before avoid reducing azithromycin levels, showing correct understanding.