ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) about the use of phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium turns urine reddish-orange (C), a key teaching point for patient awareness. It's used short-term (not 7 days, A), doesn't require sunscreen (B), and isn't preventive pre-intercourse (D), making C the essential information.
Question 2 of 5
A 78-yr-old patient has been admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia. What is most appropriate to include in the nursing plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's age and diagnosis indicate a likelihood of nocturia, so leaving the light on in the bathroom is appropriate. Fluids should be encouraged because dehydration is more common in older patients. The information in the question does not indicate that measurement of the patient's output is necessary or that the patient has overflow incontinence.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has kidney disease and an acid-base imbalance. In what way do the kidneys help maintain acid-base balance in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidneys regulate acid-base balance by conserving or excreting bicarbonate ions (A) to buffer blood pH. Potassium (B) affects electrolytes, CO2 excretion (C) is pulmonary, and protein retention (D) is unrelated, making A the key mechanism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these, if stated by a patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of how to obtain a midstream urine specimen for culture and sensitivity for a female patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping labia separated (B) and cleaning with towelettes (E) prevent contamination, but B is a clear single indicator. Second void (A), immediate collection (C), and 24-hour (D) are incorrect, making B a correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has returned from a dialysis session. After dialysis the nurse anticipates which of these patient findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Based on the fluid pulled off during dialysis weight will be lost.