ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which factor does NOT affect GFR?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small neutral molecules do not significantly impact GFR.
Question 2 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 risk by altering perineal tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mmol/L, a serum creatinine level of 2 mg/dL, and a urine output of 350 mL/day. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High potassium risks dysrhythmias; cardiac monitoring is the immediate priority.
Question 4 of 5
A client is recovering from a kidney transplant. The client's urine output was 1500 mL over the last 12-hour period since transplantation. What is the priority assessment by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure checks perfusion to the new kidney, critical post-transplant.
Question 5 of 5
Which information from a patient's urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High white blood cells suggest infection or inflammation, needing prompt reporting.