ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a patient's urinalysis results: white blood cells (WBC) 100+/hpf; red blood cells (RBC) 4/hpf; bacteria, moderate amount; nitrite, positive; specific gravity, 1.025; urine, cloudy. What would the nurse recognize these findings as indicating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High WBCs, bacteria, positive nitrite, and cloudy urine (B) indicate a UTI. Dehydration (A) raises specific gravity alone, contamination (C, D) wouldn't consistently show nitrites, and RBCs are normal (0-4/hpf), making B the clear diagnosis.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggles with social interactions. The nurse understands that the core feature of ASD is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ASD is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction.