ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching for a patient with calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which foods should the patient avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which contribute to stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
Podocytes make up the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Podocytes form the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule (D), surrounding glomerular capillaries to filter plasma. Nephron (A) is broader, glomerulus (B) is capillaries, and renal capsule (C) is outer, making D precise.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is incorrect concerning ADH?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH increases collecting duct water permeability (C is incorrect), concentrating urine, not decreases it. Osmolarity (A), alcohol (B), and pituitary storage (D) are true, making C the error.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which clients are at risk for kidney problems? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creatine, metformin, and NSAIDs increase kidney dysfunction risk due to their effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse teaches a young female client who is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin reduces contraceptive efficacy, necessitating a backup birth control method.