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Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 4
What name is given to the blood vessel that connects the capillaries of the glomerulus to the vasa recta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Efferent arteriole links glomerulus to vasa recta.
Question 2 of 4
What types of pathogens normally cause UTIs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: UTIs are mostly bacterial, often from normal flora like E. coli.
Question 3 of 4
An older client with long-term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for routine health assessment. Which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient with type 2 DM is experiencing long-term complications? (SATA)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To assess long-term complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), the nurse should evaluate visual acuity (A), sensation in the feet and legs (B), and serum creatinine and BUN (C). DM can cause retinopathy (affecting vision), peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in extremities), and nephropathy (kidney damage reflected in elevated creatinine/BUN). These are classic microvascular complications monitored over time. Respiratory infection signs (D) are unrelated to DM's chronic effects unless secondary to another condition, making A, B, and C the most relevant assessments.
Question 4 of 4
While completing a health assessment for a client with migraine headaches, the nurse assesses bilateral weakness in the client's hand grips. The client reports joint pain and trouble twisting a door knob due to weakness. Which action should the nurse take in response to these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should gather additional assessment data about the pain and weakness in a client with migraines reporting bilateral hand grip weakness and joint pain. These symptoms are atypical for migraines, which usually cause unilateral headache, not motor or joint issues. This could indicate a separate condition (e.g., arthritis, neuropathy) requiring further history, physical exam, or labs. Consulting OT, linking to migraines, or fall precautions may follow, but data collection is the critical first step to clarify the cause.