ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyelonephritis is infection of the renal pelvis tubules and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
Diagnostic testing of an adult patient reveals renal glycosuria. The nurse should recognize the need for the patient to be assessed for what health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal glycosuria often indicates diabetes mellitus (C), where high blood glucose exceeds reabsorption capacity. It's benign alone but not linked to DI (A), SIADH (B), or carcinoma (D), making C the assessment focus.
Question 3 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder asks how buspirone helps. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone reduces anxiety by modulating serotonin and dopamine activity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient suspected of having developed acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse should expect to address what clinical manifestation that is characteristic of this health problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary presenting feature of acute glomerulonephritis is hematuria (blood in the urine), which may be microscopic (identifiable through microscopic examination) or macroscopic or gross (visible to the eye). Proteinuria, primarily albumin, which is present, is due to increased permeability of the glomerular membrane. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels may rise as urine output drops. Some degree of edema and hypertension is noted in most patients.
Question 5 of 5
A patient on the medical unit has a documented history of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). What principle should guide the nurses care of this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PKD is incurable and care focuses on support and symptom control. It is not self-limiting and is not treated surgically or with lithotripsy.