ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to treat heart failure. When performing a health history on this patient, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazides increase uric acid, worsening gout, a concern in the patient's history.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reviews the health history of a client with an oversecretion of renin. Which disorder should the nurse correlate with this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess renin increases blood pressure via aldosterone, linking it to hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse plans care for a client with overflow incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to assist with elimination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valsalva maneuver aids voiding in overflow incontinence when reflex arc is impaired.
Question 4 of 5
A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is refusing to take his medication and has missed two hemodialysis appointments. What is the best initial action for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exploring the client's feelings assesses acceptance, the critical first step.
Question 5 of 5
A 32-year-old patient who is employed as a hairdresser and has a 15 pack-year history of cigarette smoking is scheduled for an annual physical examination. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the increased risk for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking and chemical exposure from hairdressing increase bladder cancer risk.