ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is examining an adult patient. For what purpose would the nurse use palpation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A distended bladder may be palpable above the symphysis pubis. Palpation would not be helpful in assessing for the other listed urinary tract information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with kidney disease. Which of the following would indicate a normal urinalysis finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amber color (A), SG 1.010 (C), and enzymes (D) are normal, but A is a clear single finding. pH 3.5 (B) is too low (normal 4.6-8), RBC 8/hpf (E) is high, and nitrite (F) is abnormal, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with glomerulonephritis develops acute kidney injury. Which form of kidney injury has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intrarenal kidney injury occurs when there is damage to the nephrons inside the kidney.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who describes changes in his voiding patterns... What would the nurse expect this patients physical assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urgency, frequency, and low urine volumes (B) suggest retention, likely from obstruction. Hematuria (A) may follow, dehydration (C) reduces output without urgency, and renal failure (D) lacks these symptoms, making B the finding.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of incontinence will undergo urodynamic testing in the physicians office. Because voiding in the presence of others can cause situational anxiety, the nurse should perform what action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Relaxation (D) reduces guarding from anxiety, ensuring accurate urodynamic results. Diuretics (A), fluids (B), or result discussion (C) don't address anxiety, making D the action.