ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The descending limb of the Loop of Henle is permeable to water so water diffuses out of the descending limb into the interstitial fluid. What happens to this water?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reabsorbed water returns to blood via capillaries and vasa recta.
Question 2 of 5
From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proximal tubule absorbs the most sodium early on.
Question 3 of 5
Through which structure must the filtrate move to enter the Bowman's capsule from the glomerulus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filtration membrane includes endothelium, basement, and podocytes.
Question 4 of 5
If a urine specific gravity was measured to be 1.03, an interpretation would be that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 1.03 SG indicates concentrated urine from dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
Pyelo means?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyelo- refers to the renal pelvis, not bladder.