ATI LPN
Questions on the Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What type of epithelium forms the lining of the urinary bladder? A) stratified squamous, B) transitional, C) simple ciliated columnar, D) simple cuboidal
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The urinary bladder is lined with transitional epithelium (B), allowing stretch during filling. Stratified squamous (A) is in skin, ciliated columnar (C) in airways, and cuboidal (D) in tubules, making B the correct lining.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse contacts the health care provider after reviewing a client's laboratory results and noting a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of $35 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$ and a creatinine of $1.0 \mathrm{mg} / \mathrm{dL}$. For which action should the nurse recommend a prescription?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN with normal creatinine suggests dehydration, indicating a need for IV fluids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a postmenopausal client who has had two episodes of bacterial urethritis in the last 6 months. The client asks, 'I never have urinary tract infections. Why is this happening now?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low estrogen increases infection susceptibility in postmenopausal women due to tissue changes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses a male client who is recovering from a urologic procedure. Which assessment finding indicates an obstruction of urine flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overflow incontinence suggests urine flow obstruction post-urologic procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a patient and learns that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior penicillin rash suggests allergy, so a different antibiotic class is safer to use.