ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Urine with a high concentration of C₆Hâ‚â‚‚O₆ is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C₆Hâ‚â‚‚O₆ (glucose) in urine (D) is abnormal (glycosuria) as it's filtered and reabsorbed, not secreted, unless the threshold is exceeded (e.g., diabetes). Normal (A, B) or secreted (C) options misalign, making D correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which question should the nurse ask to assess a patient's dysuria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dysuria is painful urination. The alternate responses can be used to assess other urinary tract symptoms: hematuria, nocturia, and frequency.
Question 3 of 5
When working in the urology/nephrology clinic, which patient's care could the nurse delegate to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: LPN/VN education includes common procedures such as catheterization of stable patients. The other patients require complex assessments or patient teaching that are included in registered nurse (RN) education and scope of practice.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is helping to prepare a patient for a renal biopsy. What position should the nurse help the patient assume?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prone position (D) with a sandbag under the abdomen allows flank access for renal biopsy. Sims (A) is lateral, Fowler's (B) is semi-sitting, and supine (C) is face-up, making D the required position.
Question 5 of 5
A patient hourly urine output is recorded. Which of the following output rates should be brought to the attention of the registered nurse immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output should be 30 mL/hr so 15 mL/hr should be reported.