ATI LPN
Test Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which information noted by the nurse when caring for a patient with a bladder infection is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank pain (C) in a bladder infection suggests pyelonephritis, a complication needing prompt reporting. Dysuria (A), hematuria (B), and mild fever (D) are typical, but upper tract involvement is urgent, making C most important.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has kidney disease. How does the nurse end a 24-hour urine test at the end of the 24 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The final void at 24 hours (A) completes the 24-hour collection, added to the container. Discarding (B) loses data, 100 mL (C) isn't standard, and first/last (D) isn't the protocol, making A the correct step.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Take prescribed medication for a UTI until it is all gone.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the patient will require what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound of the lower urinary tract requires a full bladder (A) via increased fluid intake for clear imaging. Contrast (B) is for IV urography, sedation (C) isn't needed, and radioisotopes (D) are for nuclear scans, making A the preparation.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis is experiencing renal compensation. What function does the kidney perform to assist in restoring acid-base balance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidneys compensate for acidosis by reabsorbing bicarbonate (B) into circulation, buffering pH. They excrete acid, not sequester H+ (A), return acid (C), or excrete bicarbonate (D), making B the function.