ATI RN
Questions On The Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true about chronic renal failure:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic renal failure (CRF) features hypertension, proteinuria progression, osteodystrophy, and hyperkalemia not hypokalemia (dyslipidemia true). This corrects electrolyte error, critical for CRF management, contrasting with hypokalemic states.
Question 2 of 5
The kidneys are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kidneys regulate blood volume (water balance), pressure (RAAS), and pH (H+ excretion) all apply. This encompasses renal functions, vital for homeostasis, contrasting with single roles.
Question 3 of 5
The micturition reflex center is located in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Micturition reflex centers in sacral cord (S2-S4) not kidney, cerebrum, bladder, or hypothalamus. This locates reflex control, key for voiding, contrasting with higher/organ sites.
Question 4 of 5
Diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus would most likely be indicated by ________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria (excess urine) marks diabetes insipidus (ADH lack) and mellitus (glucose diuresis) not anuria (none), oliguria (low), or none. This links conditions to output, key for diagnosis, contrasting with reduced flow.
Question 5 of 5
The right kidney is slightly lower because ________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver displaces right kidney lower not heart (left), size, or ribs (protection irrelevant). This explains asymmetry, key for anatomy, contrasting with other causes.