ATI LPN
ATILPN Med Surg Urinary Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which organism causes most UTIs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: E. coli is the most common cause of community-acquired UTIs, responsible for 80-90% of cases due to its prevalence in the gastrointestinal tract.
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 urine test provides the most accurate measurement of renal function?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum creatinine levels directly reflect the kidney's filtration ability, making it the most accurate measure of renal function.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old male is taking tolterodine (Detrol). What is the action of this drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tolterodine, an anticholinergic, reduces bladder contractions, decreasing the urge to void in patients with overactive bladder.
Question 5 of 5
A patient comes to the medical clinic with complaints of urgency, frequency, pain in the area of the symphysis pubis, and dark cloudy urine. What should the nurse suspect that this patient has?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms like urgency, frequency, suprapubic pain, and cloudy urine strongly indicate bacterial cystitis, a common urinary tract infection.