ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse empties urine from an ileal conduit appliance and notes strands of mucus. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mucus in urine is normal for ileal conduit patients.
Question 2 of 5
The ___ artery sits on the boundary between the cortex and the medulla of the kidney.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The arcuate artery (C) lies at the cortex-medulla junction, branching from interlobar arteries. Lobar (A) and interlobar (B) are deeper, and segmental (D) is proximal, making C the boundary vessel.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with an increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High BUN/creatinine ratio may indicate dehydration or high-protein diet, so assess diet first.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching a client with bacterial cystitis who is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine causes orange urine, a normal effect clients should not worry about.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with urinary incontinence. The client states, 'I am so embarrassed. My bladder leaks like a young child's bladder.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching control strategies addresses embarrassment and empowers the client effectively.