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Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Podocytes make up the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Podocytes form the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule (D), surrounding glomerular capillaries to filter plasma. Nephron (A) is broader, glomerulus (B) is capillaries, and renal capsule (C) is outer, making D precise.
Question 2 of 5
A 62-year-old asks the nurse for a perineal pad, stating that laughing or coughing causes leakage of urine. Which intervention is most appropriate to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress incontinence from coughing/laughing improves with Kegel exercises (D) to strengthen pelvic muscles. Toileting (A) or commode (B) suits functional incontinence, and Credé (C) is for overflow, making D most appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A 26-year-old patient with a history of polycystic kidney disease is admitted to the surgical unit after having knee surgery. Which of the routine postoperative orders is most important for the nurse to discuss with the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketorolac (C), an NSAID, risks nephrotoxicity in polycystic kidney disease, necessitating discussion. Fluids (A), diet (B), and labs (D) are standard, but avoiding renal harm is key, making C the order to clarify.
Question 4 of 5
Which information from a patient's urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The increased number of white blood cells (WBCs) indicates the presence of urinary tract infection or inflammation. The other findings are normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse notes a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 32 mg/dL and creatinine of 0.8 mg/dL. What is the most probable explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated BUN (32 mg/dL) with normal creatinine (0.8 mg/dL) suggests dehydration (C), concentrating blood urea. Kidney damage (A) would raise creatinine, septicemia (B) isn't indicated, and malnutrition (D) lowers BUN, making C the likely cause.