NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Genitourinary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which symptom indicative of renal failure would the nurse expect to note when assessing this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anemia is a common symptom of renal failure due to decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
While the fluid is being administered, which nursing assessment is most important?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultating breath sounds is critical during a fluid challenge to detect signs of fluid overload, such as pulmonary edema.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment is most important to perform regularly when a client has an arteriovenous fistula?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the color and temperature of the hand ensures adequate blood flow and detects complications like thrombosis in the arteriovenous fistula.
Question 4 of 5
Before peritoneal dialysis begins, the nurse correctly informs the client that the procedure involves the movement of urea and creatinine through the peritoneum by means the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diffusion is the primary mechanism by which urea and creatinine move across the peritoneal membrane during dialysis.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse is advising the client about the potential complications associated with peritoneal dialysis, which complication is most important to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal peritonitis is a significant and common complication of peritoneal dialysis due to the risk of infection.