A 15-year-old is admitted to the renal unit with a diagnosis of postinfectious glomerular disease. The nurse should recognize that this form of kidney disease may have been precipitated by what event?
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Question 2 of 46
Concerning the measurement of renal plasma flow (RPF) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR):
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Question 3 of 46
A male client comes into the emergency department with a serum creatinine of 2.2 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 24 mL/dL. What question should the nurse ask first when taking this client's history?
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The majority of reabsorption occurs in the:
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What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
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Question 6 of 46
Which assessment finding for a patient who has had a cystectomy with an ileal conduit the previous day is most important for the nurse to communicate to the physician?
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Question 7 of 46
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an intravenous antibiotic. The nurse notes that the provider has ordered serum drug peak and trough levels. The nurse understands that these tests are necessary for which type of drugs?
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What is the percentage of filtered amount of fluid that enters the glomeruli?
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What is the definition of the tubular secretion?
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Question 10 of 46
A client is hospitalized after experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI). To reduce cardiac workload, which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
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Question 11 of 46
A female patient being admitted with pneumonia has a history of neurogenic bladder due to a spinal cord injury. Which action will the nurse plan to take first?
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Question 12 of 46
In the proximal convoluted tubule, chloride ions are reabsorbed because of:
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Question 13 of 46
A nurse is caring for a patient with impaired renal function. A creatinine clearance measurement has been ordered. The nurse should facilitate collection of what samples?
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Question 14 of 46
The nurse is reinforcing 24-hour fluid intake teaching for a patient to prevent further urinary tract infections. Which of the following amounts if stated by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
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Match the description 'Passively permeable to water under ADH stimulation' to the structure: A) proximal convoluted tubule, B) descending limb of the nephron loop, C) collecting duct, D) ascending limb of the nephron loop.
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The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for renal angiography following a motor vehicle accident. What patient preparation should the nurse most likely provide before this test?
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Question 17 of 46
Which parts/organs of the body do lower and upper UTIs affect?
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Question 18 of 46
Which list of structures is presented in the correct order in which urine passes through them on the way to the bladder?
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Question 19 of 46
A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 20 of 46
Complete the following sentence correctly. Antidiuretic hormone
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Question 21 of 46
A client is having a peritoneal dialysis treatment. The nurse notes an opaque color to the effluent. What is the priority action by the nurse?
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Question 22 of 46
A 78-year-old who has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration is confused and incontinent of urine. Which nursing action will be best to include in the plan of care?
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Question 23 of 46
An emergency department nurse assesses a client with a history of urinary incontinence who presents with extreme dry mouth, constipation, and an inability to void. Which question should the nurse ask first?
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Question 24 of 46
If you took a drug that inhibited the reabsorption of Na⺠in the PCT, you would:
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Question 25 of 46
The nurse is collecting data for a patient who has kidney disease. How much urine will the nurse need to collect for a urinalysis?
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Question 26 of 46
The nurse collects data for a patient with a graft for dialysis. What action is most appropriate?
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Question 27 of 46
After delegating to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) the task of completing a bladder scan examination for a client, the nurse evaluates the UAP's performance. Which action by the UAP indicates the nurse must provide additional instructions when delegating this task?
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Question 28 of 46
Which of the following is FALSE about the following ultrasound?
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Question 29 of 46
Which nursing action is essential for a patient immediately after a renal biopsy?
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Question 30 of 46
The most common, preventable complication of abdominal surgery is:
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Question 31 of 46
What does the renal system consists of?
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Question 32 of 46
Which material is actively reabsorbed from the filtrate in the kidney tubule?
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Question 33 of 46
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic medication. The nurse understands that the primary purpose of this medication is to:
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Question 34 of 46
AII
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If MAP increased from 120 mmHg to 210 mmHg, GFR would most likely
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Question 36 of 46
Most enzymes function optimally at pH?
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Question 37 of 46
The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following a trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP). What is the best initial nursing action?
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Question 38 of 46
Which section of the renal tubule is permeable to urea?
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Question 39 of 46
A tube connecting the urinary bladder to the genitals?
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Question 40 of 46
A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to treat a urinary tract infection complains of a sore throat. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which laboratory test(s)?
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Question 41 of 46
The part of loop of Henle which is permeable to water is?
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Question 42 of 46
A nurse prepares a client for a percutaneous kidney biopsy. Which actions should the nurse take prior to this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 43 of 46
Which agent causes relaxation of mesangial cells of the glomerulus?
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Question 44 of 46
A client with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is being treated. The nurse explains that light therapy works by:
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Question 45 of 46
The apex of the renal pyramid is called the:
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Question 46 of 46
The nurse is preparing to administer clarithromycin to a patient. When performing a medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse will perform which action?
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