ATI LPN
Urinary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with glomerulonephritis asks How could I have gotten this? How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis can be caused by a variety of factors but is most commonly associated with streptococcus infection.
Question 5 of 5
The staff educator is giving a class for a group of nurses new to the renal unit. The educator is discussing renal biopsies. In what patient would the educator tell the new nurses that renal biopsies are contraindicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morbid obesity (C) contraindicates renal biopsy due to access and bleeding risks. Glomerulonephritis (A), proteinuria (B), and rejection (D) are indications, making C the exception.