ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the statements about the capillaries of the glomerulus is NOT true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capillaries lack smooth muscle; only endothelial cells present.
Question 2 of 5
What name is given to the blood vessel that connects the capillaries of the glomerulus to the vasa recta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Efferent arteriole links glomerulus to vasa recta.
Question 3 of 5
Are the structural and functional units of kidney?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nephrons filter blood and produce urine in kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
What types of pathogens normally cause UTIs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: UTIs are mostly bacterial, often from normal flora like E. coli.
Question 5 of 5
An older client with long-term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for routine health assessment. Which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient with type 2 DM is experiencing long-term complications? (SATA)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To assess long-term complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), the nurse should evaluate visual acuity (A), sensation in the feet and legs (B), and serum creatinine and BUN (C). DM can cause retinopathy (affecting vision), peripheral neuropathy (numbness or tingling in extremities), and nephropathy (kidney damage reflected in elevated creatinine/BUN). These are classic microvascular complications monitored over time. Respiratory infection signs (D) are unrelated to DM's chronic effects unless secondary to another condition, making A, B, and C the most relevant assessments.