ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of pre-renal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which condition would the nurse expect to find in the client's recent history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myocardial infarction reduces renal perfusion, a common pre-renal AKI cause.
Question 2 of 5
A female patient with a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) is to provide a clean-catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. To obtain the specimen, the nurse will
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clean-catch technique involves cleaning and midstream collection for accuracy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the proper sequence of structures in the nephron?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nephrons flow: glomerulus, proximal tubule, nephron loop, distal tubule.
Question 4 of 5
Which part of the nephron is impermeable to water?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ascending limb is water-impermeable, aiding urine concentration.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is NOT produced by the kidneys?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aldosterone is produced by adrenal cortex, not kidneys.