ATI LPN
Renal System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes a blood pressure of $160 / 90 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ in a patient taking a thiazide diuretic. The patient reports taking an herbal medication that a friend recommended. Which herbal product is likely, given this patient's blood pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginkgo raises blood pressure with thiazides, likely causing this elevation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client who was admitted for a myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock 2 days ago. Which laboratory test result should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shock reduces renal perfusion, elevating BUN; creatinine stays normal without damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse reviews a female client's laboratory results. Which results from the client's urinalysis should the nurse recognize as abnormal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketones in urine are abnormal, indicating fat metabolism instead of glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for bladder cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term smoking is the top risk factor for bladder cancer.
Question 5 of 5
A client is placed on fluid restrictions because of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which assessment finding would alert the nurse that the client's fluid balance is stable at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clear lungs indicate no fluid overload, suggesting stable fluid balance.