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NCLEX Questions Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pyuria is characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyuria indicates pus in the urine, suggesting infection or inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
In which part of the nephron does most of the reabsorption of water and solutes occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proximal tubule handles bulk reabsorption of water and solutes.
Question 3 of 5
What is the term applied to the first process in urine formation, where some components of blood pass into the Bowman's capsule?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filtration initiates urine formation via pressure gradient.
Question 4 of 5
What does the presence of aldosterone in the blood cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in DCT.
Question 5 of 5
The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and produces urine is called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nephron is the kidney's blood-filtering functional unit.