ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
True or False: Glomerular filtration is an ATP-driven process.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glomerular filtration is passive (B), driven by hydrostatic pressure, not ATP (A). Active transport occurs in reabsorption, not filtration, making False the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
When assessing the patient who has a lower urinary tract infection (UTI), the nurse will initially ask about
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dysuria (pain with urination, D) is a hallmark of lower UTI, guiding initial assessment. Nausea (A) and flank pain (B) suggest upper UTI, and poor output (C) isn't typical, making D the priority question.
Question 3 of 5
What glomerular filtration rate (GFR) would the nurse estimate for a 30-yr-old patient with a creatinine clearance result of 60 mL/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The creatinine clearance approximates the GFR. The other responses are not accurate.
Question 4 of 5
When collecting a urine specimen from a female patient, which of these actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing the perineum (A) reduces contamination for accurate urinalysis. Waiting an hour (B) is impractical, first void (C) is for specific tests, and bedpan transfer (D) risks contamination, making A the standard procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has an elevated uric acid level. Which of the following could cause this elevated uric acid level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidney disease (B), leukemia (D), malnutrition (E), and thiazide diuretics (F) elevate uric acid, but B is a primary cause. GI bleeding (A) and steroids (C) are less direct, making B a significant contributor.