Med surg Urinary System
The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste
products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate?
Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids.
The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which
finding will cause the nurse greatest concern?
Flank edema and bloody urine
The formation of urine is a critical physiological function. The nurse is aware that multiple processes are
involved. Which process does the nurse recognize as not part of the formation of urine?
Micturition
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of kidney disease. The patient's last lab result
indicates metabolic acidosis. Which kidney activity does the nurse recognize for the condition?
The kidneys are unable to excrete hydrogen ions.
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a thoracic spinal cord injury. For which reason does the
nurse understand the presence of a suprapubic catheter?
The patient is unable to detect the need to urinate.
The nurse is testing the urine pH for a patient in the HCP's office. The test indicates a pH of 7.0. Which
question does the nurse ask the client?
"Are you following a vegetarian diet?"
The nurse is reviewing the lab results for a patient. Which question does the nurse ask the patient if the
creatinine level is elevated?
"How much do you exercise?"
A patient with pneumonia has a BUN of 32 mg/dL and creatinine of 0.8 mg/dL. What should the nurse
realize is the most probable explanation for this finding?
The patient is dehydrated
The nurse is collecting information from an older adult patient in the health care provider's office. The
patient reports frequent urination. Which effect of aging does the nurse recognize?
Decreased bladder size and muscle tone
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is on fluid restrictions due to renal failure. The patient's
intake and output should be carefully measured. Which substance does the nurse exclude from the
intake total?
Mashed potatoes and creamed corn
The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste
products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate?
Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids.
The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which
finding will cause the nurse greatest concern?
Flank edema and bloody urine
The formation of urine is a critical physiological function. The nurse is aware that multiple processes are
involved. Which process does the nurse recognize as not part of the formation of urine?
Micturition
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of kidney disease. The patient's last lab result
indicates metabolic acidosis. Which kidney activity does the nurse recognize for the condition?
The kidneys are unable to excrete hydrogen ions.
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a thoracic spinal cord injury. For which reason does the
nurse understand the presence of a suprapubic catheter?
The patient is unable to detect the need to urinate.
The nurse is testing the urine pH for a patient in the HCP's office. The test indicates a pH of 7.0. Which
question does the nurse ask the client?
"Are you following a vegetarian diet?"
The nurse is reviewing the lab results for a patient. Which question does the nurse ask the patient if the
creatinine level is elevated?
"How much do you exercise?"
A patient with pneumonia has a BUN of 32 mg/dL and creatinine of 0.8 mg/dL. What should the nurse
realize is the most probable explanation for this finding?
The patient is dehydrated
The nurse is collecting information from an older adult patient in the health care provider's office. The
patient reports frequent urination. Which effect of aging does the nurse recognize?
Decreased bladder size and muscle tone
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is on fluid restrictions due to renal failure. The patient's
intake and output should be carefully measured. Which substance does the nurse exclude from the
intake total?
Mashed potatoes and creamed corn
