ATI LPN
Test Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by a patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's elevated temperature may indicate a bladder infection, a possible complication of cystoscopy. The health care provider should be notified so that antibiotic therapy can be started. Pink-tinged urine is expected after a cystoscopy. The insomnia and bruising should be discussed further with the patient but do not indicate a need to notify the health care provider.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Take prescribed medication for a UTI until it is all gone.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the patient will require what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound of the lower urinary tract requires a full bladder (A) via increased fluid intake for clear imaging. Contrast (B) is for IV urography, sedation (C) isn't needed, and radioisotopes (D) are for nuclear scans, making A the preparation.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis is experiencing renal compensation. What function does the kidney perform to assist in restoring acid-base balance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kidneys compensate for acidosis by reabsorbing bicarbonate (B) into circulation, buffering pH. They excrete acid, not sequester H+ (A), return acid (C), or excrete bicarbonate (D), making B the function.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) performs rituals to relieve anxiety. The nurse explains that the underlying cause of OCD is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OCD is associated with dysfunction in serotonin regulation in the brain.