ATI LPN
Urinary System Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Glucose reabsorption is most marked in which segment of the nephron?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The proximal tubule reabsorbs most of the filtered glucose.
Question 2 of 5
A confused client with pneumonia is admitted with an indwelling catheter in place. During interdisciplinary rounds the following day, which question should the nurse ask the primary health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the catheter reduces infection risk, a priority for safety.
Question 3 of 5
A client is taking furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg/day for management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To detect the positive effect of the medication, what action of the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weights measure fluid loss, showing Lasix's effectiveness in reducing overload.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication taken at home by a 47-year-old patient with decreased renal function will be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, is nephrotoxic and risky with impaired renal function.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following belong to the urinary system except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prostate is reproductive, not urinary, though it affects urination in males.