ATI LPN
Test Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protein restriction must be balanced; complete avoidance is harmful.
Question 2 of 5
What would happen to the GFR if the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the fluid in the capsular space increased?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased capsular hydrostatic pressure (B) opposes glomerular filtration pressure, reducing GFR. Increase (A) contradicts this resistance, and no change (C) ignores the balance, making B correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse reviews the urinalysis results of a client and notes a urine osmolality of $1200 \mathrm{mOsm} / \mathrm{L}$. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High osmolality indicates dehydration, so encouraging fluids is the appropriate nursing action.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for the development of bacterial cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postmenopausal women not on estrogen have higher cystitis risk due to tissue changes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse plans care for clients with urinary incontinence. Which client is correctly paired with the appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrical stimulation strengthens pelvic muscles, suitable for postmenopausal stress incontinence.