ATI LPN
Urinary System Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with kidney disease. When reviewing a urinalysis report, what would the nurse recognize as normal specific gravity of urine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal urine specific gravity is 1.002-1.035 (B), indicating proper kidney concentration. 0.080-0.100 (A) is impossibly low, and 2.600-3.000 (C) or 4.612-5.030 (D) are far beyond physiological range, making B the correct value.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has chronic kidney disease. Which patient statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein may be restricted when the patient's kidneys are failing but increased if dialysis is started.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a patient with suspected renal dysfunction calculates that the patients weight has increased by 5 pounds in the past 24 hours. The nurse estimates that the patient has retained approximately how much fluid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 5 lbs = 2.27 kg, and 1 kg ≈ 1,000 mL, so ~2,300 mL (B) is retained. 1,300 mL (A) and 3,100 mL (C) miscalculate, and 5,000 mL (D) overestimates, making B the accurate estimate.
Question 4 of 5
A patient asks the nurse why kidney problems can cause gastrointestinal disturbances. What relationship should the nurse describe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The right kidney's proximity to GI organs (A) like the pancreas and liver causes disturbances. Enzymes (B), peritoneum (C), and bile duct (D) aren't the link, making A the relationship.
Question 5 of 5
A client with dissociative identity disorder (DID) is being assessed. The nurse understands that the primary cause of DID is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dissociative identity disorder is strongly linked to severe childhood trauma.