ATI LPN
Urinary System Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse coming on shift on the medical unit is taking a report on four patients. What patient does the nurse know is at the greatest risk of developing ESKD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus (leading cause); hypertension; chronic glomerulonephritis; pyelonephritis; obstruction of the urinary tract; hereditary lesions, such as in polycystic kidney disease; vascular disorders; infections; medications; or toxic agents may cause ESKD. A patient with more than one of these risk factors is at the greatest risk for developing ESKD. Therefore, the patient with diabetes and hypertension is likely at highest risk for ESKD.
Question 5 of 5
A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which output rate should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output below 30 mL/hr indicates potential kidney dysfunction.