A patient with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis is experiencing renal compensation. What function does the kidney perform to assist in restoring acid-base balance?
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Question 2 of 45
Which information noted by the nurse when caring for a patient with a bladder infection is most important to report to the health care provider?
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Question 3 of 45
Following rectal surgery, a patient voids about 50 mL of urine every 30 to 60 minutes. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
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The nurse is preparing to give a dose of oral clindamycin (Cleocin) to a patient who is being treated for a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient has had several doses of the medication and reports having nausea. Which action will the nurse take next?
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Question 5 of 45
The nurse is reinforcing teaching on antibiotic use for a urinary tract infection(UTI). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
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Which statement by a patient who had a cystoscopy the previous day should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
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Question 7 of 45
The urinary bladder:
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Question 8 of 45
Which substance is transported via active transport in the nephron?
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Question 9 of 45
A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
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Question 10 of 45
The nurse is caring for a patient who has kidney disease. How does the nurse end a 24-hour urine test at the end of the 24 hours?
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A nurse reviews the laboratory findings of a client with a urinary tract infection. The laboratory report notes a 'shift to the left' in a client's white blood cell count. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 12 of 45
8-15% of water reabsorbed in the distal convoluted tubule needs?
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Question 13 of 45
A nurse plans care for clients with urinary incontinence. Which client is correctly paired with the appropriate intervention?
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Question 14 of 45
Which hormone causes an increase in permeability to water in the collecting ducts of the kidney?
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The location of the kidneys in relationship to the peritoneal lining of the abdominal cavity is referred to as
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The following factor(s) tend(s) to INCREASE the rate of glomerular filtration (GFR):
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Most important buffering system is?
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During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurse's initial action is to:
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Question 19 of 45
The nurse is caring for acutely ill patient. What assessment finding should prompt the nurse to inform the physician that the patient may be exhibiting signs of acute kidney injury (AKI)?
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Question 20 of 45
A client with acute kidney injury has a blood pressure of 76/55 mm Hg. The health care provider ordered 1000 mL of normal saline to be infused over 1 hour to maintain perfusion. The client is starting to develop shortness of breath. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 21 of 45
The nurse reinforces teaching for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
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Question 22 of 45
Which one of the following is correct about nonvolatile acids.
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Question 23 of 45
What may correctly be said of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (or complex)?
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Question 24 of 45
What does this NFP indicate?
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Question 25 of 45
The gradient in osmotic concentration of the interstitial fluid in the medulla of the kidney is caused by:
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Question 26 of 45
Which gland is situated superior to the kidney?
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Question 27 of 45
A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) performs rituals to relieve anxiety. The nurse explains that the underlying cause of OCD is most likely related to:
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Question 28 of 45
The process of micturition or urination:
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A client with chronic kidney disease states, 'I feel chained to the hemodialysis machine.' What is the nurse's best response to the client's statement?
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Question 30 of 45
What's the difference between complicated and uncomplicated UTI?
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Question 31 of 45
The nurse is providing pre-procedure teaching about an ultrasound. The nurse informs the patient that in preparation for an ultrasound of the lower urinary tract the patient will require what?
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Question 32 of 45
What is the primary function of glomerular filtration in the process of urine formation?
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Question 33 of 45
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the minimal effective concentration (MEC) of antibiotics. Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of this concept?
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Question 34 of 45
The nurse is preparing to give trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities. The nurse will perform which action?
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Question 35 of 45
What is the arrow pointing to on this CT scan?
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Question 36 of 45
The HCP prescribes radiation therapy for a client with terminal metastatic osteosarcoma who is experiencing increased pain due to spinal compression. The client asks the nurse why radiation therapy is prescribed. Which mechanism supports the use of RT in the client's metastatic cancer?
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Question 37 of 45
Glucose is:
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Question 38 of 45
Which of the following would NOT be secreted from the ISF into the filtrate?
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Question 39 of 45
A nurse reviews the urinalysis results of a client and notes a urine osmolality of $1200 \mathrm{mOsm} / \mathrm{L}$. Which action should the nurse take?
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Question 40 of 45
The nurse is providing a health education workshop to a group of adults focusing on cancer prevention. The nurse should emphasize what action in order to reduce participants risks of renal carcinoma?
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Question 41 of 45
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 42 of 45
Which of the following happens as we descend deeper into the kidney medulla?
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Question 43 of 45
Complete the following sentence correctly. Atrial natriuretic peptide
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Question 44 of 45
A female patient being admitted with pneumonia has a history of neurogenic bladder as a result of a spinal cord injury. Which action will the nurse plan to take first?
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Question 45 of 45
What would happen to the GFR if the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the fluid in the capsular space increased?
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