ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on the Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing 24-hour fluid intake teaching for a patient to prevent further urinary tract infections. Which of the following amounts if stated by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To prevent urinary tract infections drink up to 3,000 mL of fluid a day if there are no fluid restrictions.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication. The nurse understands that the primary purpose of this medication is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antipsychotics target positive symptoms like hallucinations and delusions in schizophrenia.
Question 4 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 5 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.