ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would NOT be secreted from the ISF into the filtrate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amino acids (B) are reabsorbed in the PCT, not secreted, to conserve nutrients. Organic acids (A), bases (C), and creatinine (D) are secreted to eliminate waste, making B the exception.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse obtains the health history of a client with a suspected diagnosis of bladder cancer. Which question should the nurse ask when determining this client's risk factors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer, making it the key question to ask.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching a client with early polycystic kidney disease (PKD) about nutritional therapy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fiber and fluids manage constipation common in PKD, showing correct nutritional understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia. Which antibiotic will the nurse expect the provider to order to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin is the standard treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia infections.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient who is being treated for a urinary tract infection. The nurse learns that the patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus and takes a sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic drug. The nurse will monitor this patient closely for which effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfonamides enhance sulfonylurea effects, increasing hypoglycemia risk in diabetics.