ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What value represents a normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal GFR is 100-125 mL/min (C), reflecting the kidneys' filtrate formation rate. Lower ranges (A, B) suggest impairment, and 150-200 mL/min (D) exceeds typical values, making C the standard healthy range.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is on hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease is given sevelamer hydrochloride(Renagel) with meals. What explanation should be provided to the patient as the primary reason the medication is being given?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Associated with a low calcium level is hyperphosphatemia which causes the bones to release calcium making patients prone to fractures.
Question 3 of 5
A kidney biopsy has been scheduled for a patient with a history of acute renal failure. The patient asks the nurse why this test has been scheduled. What is the nurses best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A biopsy (D) diagnoses and evaluates kidney disease extent, indicated for unexplained failure or proteinuria. It's not routine (A), tied to x-rays (B), or pre-transplant (C), making D the best explanation.
Question 4 of 5
Results of a patients 24-hour urine sample indicate osmolality of 510 mOsm/kg, which is within reference range. What conclusion can the nurse draw from this assessment finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal osmolality (300-900 mOsm/kg) like 510 (C) shows kidneys can concentrate urine. It's not about acid-base (A), potassium (B), or erythropoietin (D), making C the conclusion.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bulimia nervosa is receiving care. The nurse understands that the primary goal of treatment is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electrolyte imbalances from purging behaviors are a key concern in bulimia nervosa.