Renal System Questions Quizlet

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Question 1 of 46

A 26-year-old patient with a history of polycystic kidney disease is admitted to the surgical unit after having knee surgery. Which of the routine postoperative orders is most important for the nurse to discuss with the health care provider?

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Question 2 of 46

Which of the following is found in the renal medulla?

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Question 3 of 46

Complete the following sentence correctly. Angiotensin II

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Question 4 of 46

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who returned from dialysis. What finding is anticipated?

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Question 5 of 46

Podocytes make up the:

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Question 6 of 46

A client is admitted with acute kidney injury (AKI) and a urine output of 2000 mL/day. What is the major concern of the nurse regarding this client's care?

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Question 7 of 46

A client with generalized anxiety disorder asks how buspirone helps. What is the nurse's best response?

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Question 8 of 46

What name is given to the blood vessel that connects the capillaries of the glomerulus to the vasa recta?

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Question 9 of 46

A 62-year-old asks the nurse for a perineal pad, stating that laughing or coughing causes leakage of urine. Which intervention is most appropriate to include in the care plan?

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Question 10 of 46

The nurse is assessing a patient suspected of having developed acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse should expect to address what clinical manifestation that is characteristic of this health problem?

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Question 11 of 46

Typically, as GFR increases, the [NaÃ¢ÂÂº] of the filtrate reaching the DCT will

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Question 12 of 46

Which of the following is correct?

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Question 13 of 46

Which of the following promotes sodium retention and potassium loss from the blood across the wall of the distal convoluted tubule?

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Question 14 of 46

Which of the statements about the capillaries of the glomerulus is NOT true?

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Question 15 of 46

An older client with long-term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for routine health assessment. Which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient with type 2 DM is experiencing long-term complications? (SATA)

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Question 16 of 46

A patient on the medical unit has a documented history of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). What principle should guide the nurses care of this patient?

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Question 17 of 46

Are the structural and functional units of kidney?

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Question 18 of 46

When systemic blood pressure increases, how does the kidney respond to maintain glomerular filtration rate?

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Question 19 of 46

A female patient who is allergic to penicillin will begin taking an antibiotic to treat a lower respiratory tract infection. The patient tells the nurse that she almost always develops a vaginal yeast infection when she takes antibiotics and that she will take fluconazole (Diflucan) with the antibiotic being prescribed. Which macrolide order would the nurse question for this patient?

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Question 20 of 46

The appearance of glucose in the urine:

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Question 21 of 46

Diagnostic testing of an adult patient reveals renal glycosuria. The nurse should recognize the need for the patient to be assessed for what health problem?

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Question 22 of 46

The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted with pneumonia. The nurse notes a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 32 mg/dL and creatinine of 0.8 mg/dL. What is the most probable explanation for this finding?

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Question 23 of 46

Which material is secreted into the filtrate in the kidney tubule?

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Question 24 of 46

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an intravenous antibiotic. The patient has a serum drug trough of $1.5 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$. The normal trough for this drug is $1.7 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$ to $2.2 \mathrm{mcg} / \mathrm{mL}$. What will the nurse expect the patient to experience?

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Question 25 of 46

Concerning the functional histology of the kidney:

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Question 26 of 46

A male patient in the clinic provides a urine sample that is red-orange in color. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 27 of 46

A nurse plans care for an older adult client. Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to promote kidney health? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 28 of 46

A nurse reviews the health history of a client with an oversecretion of renin. Which disorder should the nurse correlate with this assessment finding?

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Question 29 of 46

The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to receive PO trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) 160/800 QID to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E. coli. The nurse will contact the provider to clarify the correct

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Question 30 of 46

What anatomical structure prevents reflux of urine into the ureters?

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Question 31 of 46

Which information from a patient's urinalysis requires that the nurse notify the health care provider?

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Question 32 of 46

56 year-old patient with severe shock, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus has glomerular hydrostatic pressure of 30 mmHg, oncotic pressure of 25 mmHg, capsular hydrostatic pressure of 15 mmHg. Calculate the Net Filtration Pressure.

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Question 33 of 46

Secretion of molecules is higher in which of the following segments of the nephron?

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Question 34 of 46

The nurse is teaching a client how to increase the flow of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity during dialysis. Which statement by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the teaching?

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Question 35 of 46

What types of pathogens normally cause UTIs?

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Question 36 of 46

Regarding renal handling of bicarbonate ion, which statement is INCORRECT?

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Question 37 of 46

The nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a patient who has an infection. What term would the nurse understand describes an infection of the kidneys?

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Question 38 of 46

While completing a health assessment for a client with migraine headaches, the nurse assesses bilateral weakness in the client's hand grips. The client reports joint pain and trouble twisting a door knob due to weakness. Which action should the nurse take in response to these findings?

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Question 39 of 46

A nurse teaches a client who is starting urinary bladder training. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

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Question 40 of 46

Which of the following is NOT true about the following ultrasound?

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Question 41 of 46

The tuft of capillaries in the renal corpuscle is called the

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Question 42 of 46

Normal BLOOD pH range for adults

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Question 43 of 46

A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for the development of bacterial cystitis?

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Question 44 of 46

PTH

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Question 45 of 46

A 78-year-old patient is scheduled for transition to home after treatment for heart disease. The patient's spouse, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, plans to care for the patient at home. The spouse says that their grown children, who live nearby, will help. The best approach to discharge planning is to:

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Question 46 of 46

The nurse is assessing a patients bladder by percussion. The nurse elicits dullness after the patient has voided. How should the nurse interpret this assessment finding?

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