ATI LPN
Test Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Take prescribed medication for a UTI until it is all gone.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis is experiencing renal compensation. What function does the kidney perform to assist in restoring acid-base balance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidneys compensate for acidosis by reabsorbing bicarbonate (B) into circulation, buffering pH. They excrete acid, not sequester H+ (A), return acid (C), or excrete bicarbonate (D), making B the function.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) performs rituals to relieve anxiety. The nurse explains that the underlying cause of OCD is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OCD is associated with dysfunction in serotonin regulation in the brain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for acutely ill patient. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the physician that the patient may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oliguria (<500 mL/d of urine) is the most common clinical situation seen in AKI. Flank pain and inability to initiate voiding are not characteristic of AKI. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine is suggestive of a urinary tract infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing a health education workshop to a group of adults focusing on cancer prevention. The nurse should emphasize what action in order to reduce participants risks of renal carcinoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for renal cancer, surpassing the significance of high alcohol and sodium intake. Immunizations do not address an individuals risk of renal cancer.