ATI LPN
ATILPN Med Surg Urinary Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Loop diuretics have one of the following qualities:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics, like furosemide, promote potassium excretion, making them potassium-depleting.
Question 2 of 5
Why are patients diagnosed with chronic renal failure and on dialysis prone to injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone demineralization and peripheral neuropathy in chronic renal failure increase injury risk due to weakened bones and impaired sensation.
Question 3 of 5
Which outcome is most necessary for a patient diagnosed with renal calculi?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preventing recurrence through dietary and lifestyle changes is the primary long-term goal for patients with renal calculi.
Question 4 of 5
A home health patient diagnosed with cystitis has been prescribed the medication phenazopyridine (Pyridium). When providing patient teaching, what should the nurse caution the patient about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine's reddish-orange urine discoloration can stain clothing, a key point for patient education.
Question 5 of 5
Loop diuretics have one of the following qualities:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics, like furosemide, promote potassium excretion, making them potassium-depleting.