ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on the Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for renal angiography following a motor vehicle accident. What patient preparation should the nurse most likely provide before this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A laxative (B) clears the colon for unobstructed renal angiography x-rays. Potassium (A), Gastrografin (C), and urine tests (D) aren't prep steps, making B the likely preparation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is being treated. The nurse explains that light therapy works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Light therapy regulates melatonin and serotonin to alleviate SAD symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old is admitted to the renal unit with a diagnosis of postinfectious glomerular disease. The nurse should recognize that this form of kidney disease may have been precipitated by what event?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postinfectious causes of postinfectious glomerular disease are group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection of the throat that precedes the onset of glomerulonephritis by 2 to 3 weeks. Menarche, stress, and hypersensitivity are not typical causes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse collects data for a patient with a graft for dialysis. What action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms graft patency.
Question 5 of 5
In the proximal convoluted tubule, chloride ions are reabsorbed because of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chloride follows sodium's active reabsorption in the PCT due to electrical attraction (C), maintaining charge balance. It's not actively transported (A), tied to calcium (B), or driven solely by osmosis (D), making C the mechanism.