ATI LPN
Questions on the Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
While the kidneys process about 180 L of blood-derived fluids per day, the amount that actually leaves the body is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kidneys filter 180 L/day, but ~99% is reabsorbed, leaving ~1-2 L (1%, 1.8 L) (D) as urine. 90 L (A), 180 L (B), and 18 L (C) overestimate output, making D the accurate amount.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a postmenopausal client who has had two episodes of bacterial urethritis in the last 6 months. The client asks, 'I never have urinary tract infections. Why is this happening now?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low estrogen increases infection susceptibility in postmenopausal women due to tissue changes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assesses a male client who is recovering from a urologic procedure. Which assessment finding indicates an obstruction of urine flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overflow incontinence suggests urine flow obstruction post-urologic procedure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a patient and learns that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior penicillin rash suggests allergy, so a different antibiotic class is safer to use.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking doxycycline to treat an infection. The nurse should plan to give this medication
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Doxycycline absorption improves with food, unlike other tetracyclines.