ATI LPN
Urinary and Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulfonamides are synthetic, not biologic, distinguishing them from other antibiotics.
Question 2 of 5
Which process is responsible for the majority of sodium reabsorption in the nephron?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule occurs via secondary active transport.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High specific gravity indicates dehydration; increasing fluids is the best intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Which disorder should the nurse identify as a trigger for the release of this hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH rises with dehydration to conserve water by increasing reabsorption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client admitted from a nursing home after several recent falls. What prescription should the nurse complete first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falls may signal a UTI in older adults; urine culture is the priority.