ATI LPN
Renal System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reinforces teaching on risk factors for prerenal injury. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs reduce kidney perfusion, causing prerenal injury.
Question 2 of 5
The term cystitis refers to an infection of the urinary bladder
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, typically from bacterial infection (A), a true medical term. False (B) would mischaracterize this common urinary condition, making A correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is found in the renal medulla?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The loop of Henle (D) extends into the renal medulla, aiding concentration. Pacemaker cells (A) are cardiac, islets (B) are pancreatic, and DCT (C) is cortical, making D the medullary structure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is having trouble voiding. The client states, 'I cannot urinate in public places.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Providing privacy addresses the client's discomfort and aids voiding effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses a client with bladder cancer who is recovering from a complete cystectomy with ileal conduit. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pale, cyanotic stoma indicates poor circulation, requiring urgent intervention to prevent necrosis.