ATI LPN
ATILPN Med Surg Urinary Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What laboratory value change should indicate to a nurse that a patient with renal failure has entered the oliguric stage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated BUN levels in the oliguric stage result from reduced urine output and waste accumulation.
Question 2 of 5
In the elderly what is a common sign of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elderly patients often present with atypical symptoms like confusion or altered mental status as the most prominent sign of a UTI.
Question 3 of 5
Ordered: bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) 2.5mg. SC, stat. On hand: bethanechol chloride 5mg/ml. Give ___________ ml.
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Dividing the ordered dose (2.5 mg) by the available concentration (5 mg/mL) yields 0.5 mL for administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with renal impairment. Which facial characteristic is a sign of fluid retention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Periorbital edema is a common sign of fluid retention in renal impairment, indicating excess fluid accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with acute glomerulonephritis. What should the nurse be aware that the inflammation of the capillary loops in the glomeruli will lead to?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inflammation in glomerulonephritis causes fluid retention, leading to moderate to high blood pressure.