ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a patient after cystoscopy plans that the patient
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pink-tinged urine is normal post-cystoscopy; patients should be informed.
Question 2 of 5
Where are all of the glomeruli of the kidney located?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomeruli are located in the cortex, not deeper medullary regions.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
From which part of the nephron is the greatest proportion of Na+ absorbed from the filtrate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proximal tubule absorbs most sodium, about $65 \%$.
Question 5 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.