ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to increase the flow of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity during dialysis. Which statement by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing constipation with stool softeners improves dialysate flow.
Question 2 of 5
The tuft of capillaries in the renal corpuscle is called the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glomerulus is the capillary network in the renal corpuscle for filtration.
Question 3 of 5
Which material is secreted into the filtrate in the kidney tubule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea is secreted back into filtrate for excretion as a waste.
Question 4 of 5
When systemic blood pressure increases, how does the kidney respond to maintain glomerular filtration rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Afferent constriction stabilizes GFR despite high blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the statements about the capillaries of the glomerulus is NOT true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capillaries lack smooth muscle; only endothelial cells present.