ATI LPN
Urinary System Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low urine output as a result of heart failure. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide rapidly removes fluid, ideal for acute heart failure with edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reviews the urinalysis results of a client and notes a urine osmolality of 1200 mOsm/L. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High osmolality indicates dehydration; increasing fluid intake helps correct it.
Question 3 of 5
A confused client with pneumonia is admitted with an indwelling catheter in place. During interdisciplinary rounds the following day, which question should the nurse ask the primary health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the catheter reduces infection risk, a priority for safety.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg/day for management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). To detect the positive effect of the medication, what action of the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weights measure fluid loss, showing Lasix's effectiveness in reducing overload.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication taken at home by a 47-year-old patient with decreased renal function will be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, is nephrotoxic and risky with impaired renal function.