ATI LPN
Urinary System Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The fluid in the capsular space is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsular filtrate lacks significant albumin (D) due to glomerular filtration barriers (podocytes, basement membrane) retaining proteins. Glucose (A), sodium (B), and H⺠(C) filter freely, making D the key difference.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with bladder cancer is scheduled for intravesical chemotherapy. In preparation for the treatment the nurse will teach the patient about
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before intravesical chemotherapy (D) ensures direct drug contact with the bladder wall. Systemic effects like nausea (A), hair loss (B), or oral issues (C) don't occur with this local treatment, making D the key preparation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The kidneys are protected by the abdominal organs, ribs, and muscles of the back and may not be palpable under normal circumstances. No action is needed except to document the assessment information.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with kidney disease. When reviewing a urinalysis report, what would the nurse recognize as normal specific gravity of urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal urine specific gravity is 1.002-1.035 (B), indicating proper kidney concentration. 0.080-0.100 (A) is impossibly low, and 2.600-3.000 (C) or 4.612-5.030 (D) are far beyond physiological range, making B the correct value.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a urinary catheter inserted. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to help prevent development of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Securing the catheter (C), aseptic technique (D), and free flow (E) prevent UTIs, but C is a key single action. Limiting fluids (A) increases risk, and frequent washing (B) isn't standard, making C a critical instruction.