ATI LPN
ATILPN Med Surg Urinary Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Order: furosemide (lasix) 40mg IV daily. Available: furosemide 10mg/ml Give________ ml
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dividing the ordered dose (40 mg) by the concentration (10 mg/mL) yields 4 mL for administration.
Question 2 of 5
The most life-threatening effect of renal failure is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is the most life-threatening effect of renal failure, as it can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning the care for an older adult patient. Which age-related changes in kidney function should the nurse consider when providing care to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Age-related kidney changes include reduced urine concentration ability, decreased erythropoietin production, vascular sclerosis, and declining glomerular filtration rate, impacting overall kidney function.
Question 4 of 5
Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidney. What will a deficiency of erythropoietin in a patient in chronic renal failure result in?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythropoietin deficiency in chronic renal failure reduces red blood cell production, leading to anemia.
Question 5 of 5
The first time that a client voids after cystoscopy, the nurse observes pink-tinged urine. What is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pink-tinged urine post-cystoscopy is normal due to minor trauma and should be documented as expected.