ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions and Answers on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse monitors a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which finding indicates fluid overload?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Neck vein distention and crackles indicate fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
Glucose is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose is filtered at the glomerulus and fully reabsorbed in the PCT (B), not secreted, under normal conditions. Secretion (A, C) or no reabsorption (D) occurs only in pathology (e.g., diabetes), making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a unit of the nephron?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The medullary papilla (D) is a renal pyramid
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses a client recovering from a cystoscopy. Which assessment findings should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased output and blood clots suggest complications needing urgent provider attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse teaches a client with functional urinary incontinence. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elastic waistbands aid independent toileting, key for managing functional incontinence.