ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse completing a physical assessment for a newly admitted male patient is unable to feel either kidney on palpation. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidneys are often not palpable normally; documenting this finding is sufficient.
Question 2 of 5
Nephrons are characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephrons are the kidney's functional units for urine production.
Question 3 of 5
What is the entry point to the kidney for the renal artery, renal vein, lymphatics and nerves called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hilus is the kidney's entry point for vessels and nerves.
Question 4 of 5
How does the descending limb of the loop of Henle differ from the ascending limb?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Descending limb allows water out, not solutes; ascending is opposite.
Question 5 of 5
By what name is the condition where nitrogenous wastes accumulate in the blood known?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uremia is nitrogenous waste buildup in blood.