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NCLEX Questions on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a patient after cystoscopy, what should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pink-tinged urine and urinary frequency are expected after cystoscopy. Burning on urination is common, but pain that requires opioids for relief is not expected. A good fluid intake is encouraged after this procedure. Bed rest is not required after cystoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following hormones affects kidney function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH (C), aldosterone (E), ANH (F), and parathyroid (D) affect kidneys, but C (water reabsorption) is a primary example. Estrogen (A) and TSH (B) have minimal direct impact, making C a key hormone.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is unstable and has acute kidney injury. What therapy would the nurse expect to be ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CRRT has few cardiovascular effects and can be used on the unstable patient.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has a graft in the right arm for vascular access for dialysis. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arteriovenous grafts are checked for patency by palpating for a thrill and auscultating for a bruit.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with elevated BUN and creatinine values has been referred by her primary physician for further evaluation. The nurse should anticipate the use of what initial diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound (A) is the initial, noninvasive test for renal evaluation, detecting structural issues. X-ray (B), CT (C), and nuclear scans (D) may follow, but A is the sensitive starting point.