Which hormone is crucial in maintaining the implanted egg at its site?
Inhibin
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Which retrograde procedure involves the examination of the ureters and the renal pelvises?
Cystogram
Pyelogram
Urethrogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
Which is a primary glomerular disease?
Diabetic glomerulopathy
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
A client is diagnosed as having invasive cancer of the bladder, and brachytherapy is scheduled.
What should the nurse expect the client to demonstrate that indicates success of this therapy?
Decrease in urine output
Increase in pulse strength
Shrinkage of the tumor on scanning
Increase in the quantity of white blood cells (WBCs)
A client begins therapy with a new medication. One month later the client notices blood in the
urine. Which drug does the nurse anticipate as the cause?
Warfarin
Nifedipine
Nitrofurantoin
Phenazopyridine
A client reports an absence of menstruation to the nurse. Which condition does the nurse
suspect?
Gonorrhea
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic pregnancy
Which urodynamic study provides information on bladder capacity, bladder pressure, and
voiding reflexes?
Radiography
Renal arteriography
, Electromyography (EMG)
Cystometrography (CMG)
Which hormone is released in response to low serum levels of calcium?
Renin
Erythropoietin
Parathyroid hormone
Atrial natriuretic peptide
What does the presence of ketones in the urine of a client with renal dysfunction indicate?
Cystitis
Heart failure
Urinary calculi
Anorexia nervosa
The nurse is aware that the Cowper gland is also often referred to by which other term?
Skene gland
Prostate gland
Bartholin gland
Bulbourethral gland
A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate is transferred to the postanesthesia care
unit with an intravenous (IV) line and a urinary retention catheter. For which major complication
is it most important for the nurse to assess during the immediate postoperative period?
Sepsis
Phlebitis
Hemorrhage
Leakage around the IV catheter
Which part of the female reproductive system produces testosterone in females?
Uterus
Ovary
Fallopian tube
Ovarian follicle
Which parts of the nephron are the sites of action for furosemide?Select all that apply.
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Distal tubule
Proximal tubule
, Bowman capsule
What is the concentration of estradiol in the blood during the follicular phase of the menstrual
cycle?
130 pg/mL
159 pg/mL
165 pg/mL
171 pg/mL
Which structures are included in the external genitalia in males? Select all that apply.
Penis
Testes
Scrotum
Urethra
Seminal vesicles
The nurse is educating student nurses about the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys. What
term does the nurse explain is used for the tip of the pyramid of a kidney?
Calyx
Papilla
Renal pelvis
Renal column
Which test helps to identify fibroids, tumors, and fistulas while performing a reproductive tract
examination?
Mammography
Ultrasonography
Hysterosalpingography
Computed tomography
A nurse educates the client about the relationship between the kidneys and blood
pressure. Which term should the nurse use to describe the part of the kidney that
senses changes in blood pressure?
Calices
Glomerulus
Macula densa
Juxtaglomerular cells
Which statement is true regarding the functions of kidney hormones?
Prostaglandin increases blood flow and vascular permeability.
Bradykinin regulates intrarenal blood flow via vasodilation or vasoconstriction.
Renin raises blood pressure because of angiotensin and aldosterone secretion.
Erythropoietin promotes the absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract.
, Which urinalysis finding indicates a urinary tract infection?
Presence of crystals
Presence of bilirubin
Presence of ketones
Presence of leukoesterase
The nurse is assessing an elderly male. Which finding is seen with aging?
Symmetrical testes
Reduced size of testes
Presence of pubic hair
Presence of foreskin on the penis
Which hormone influences kidney function?
Renin
Bradykinin
Aldosterone
Erythropoietin
The nurse is educating new parents about circumcision. Which structure of the penis would this
nurse tell the parents is removed during circumcision?
Glans
Prepuce
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Which part of the nephron secretes creatinine required for elimination?
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Proximal tubule
A 55-year-old client reports cessation of menstrual periods. Which term best describes the
client's condition?
Menarche
Menopause
Dyspareunia
Amenorrhea
Which intervention would be most beneficial in preventing a catheter-associated urinary tract
infection in a postoperative client?
Pouring warm water over the perineum
Ensuring the patency of the catheter
Inhibin
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Which retrograde procedure involves the examination of the ureters and the renal pelvises?
Cystogram
Pyelogram
Urethrogram
Voiding cystourethrogram
Which is a primary glomerular disease?
Diabetic glomerulopathy
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
A client is diagnosed as having invasive cancer of the bladder, and brachytherapy is scheduled.
What should the nurse expect the client to demonstrate that indicates success of this therapy?
Decrease in urine output
Increase in pulse strength
Shrinkage of the tumor on scanning
Increase in the quantity of white blood cells (WBCs)
A client begins therapy with a new medication. One month later the client notices blood in the
urine. Which drug does the nurse anticipate as the cause?
Warfarin
Nifedipine
Nitrofurantoin
Phenazopyridine
A client reports an absence of menstruation to the nurse. Which condition does the nurse
suspect?
Gonorrhea
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic pregnancy
Which urodynamic study provides information on bladder capacity, bladder pressure, and
voiding reflexes?
Radiography
Renal arteriography
, Electromyography (EMG)
Cystometrography (CMG)
Which hormone is released in response to low serum levels of calcium?
Renin
Erythropoietin
Parathyroid hormone
Atrial natriuretic peptide
What does the presence of ketones in the urine of a client with renal dysfunction indicate?
Cystitis
Heart failure
Urinary calculi
Anorexia nervosa
The nurse is aware that the Cowper gland is also often referred to by which other term?
Skene gland
Prostate gland
Bartholin gland
Bulbourethral gland
A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate is transferred to the postanesthesia care
unit with an intravenous (IV) line and a urinary retention catheter. For which major complication
is it most important for the nurse to assess during the immediate postoperative period?
Sepsis
Phlebitis
Hemorrhage
Leakage around the IV catheter
Which part of the female reproductive system produces testosterone in females?
Uterus
Ovary
Fallopian tube
Ovarian follicle
Which parts of the nephron are the sites of action for furosemide?Select all that apply.
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Distal tubule
Proximal tubule
, Bowman capsule
What is the concentration of estradiol in the blood during the follicular phase of the menstrual
cycle?
130 pg/mL
159 pg/mL
165 pg/mL
171 pg/mL
Which structures are included in the external genitalia in males? Select all that apply.
Penis
Testes
Scrotum
Urethra
Seminal vesicles
The nurse is educating student nurses about the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys. What
term does the nurse explain is used for the tip of the pyramid of a kidney?
Calyx
Papilla
Renal pelvis
Renal column
Which test helps to identify fibroids, tumors, and fistulas while performing a reproductive tract
examination?
Mammography
Ultrasonography
Hysterosalpingography
Computed tomography
A nurse educates the client about the relationship between the kidneys and blood
pressure. Which term should the nurse use to describe the part of the kidney that
senses changes in blood pressure?
Calices
Glomerulus
Macula densa
Juxtaglomerular cells
Which statement is true regarding the functions of kidney hormones?
Prostaglandin increases blood flow and vascular permeability.
Bradykinin regulates intrarenal blood flow via vasodilation or vasoconstriction.
Renin raises blood pressure because of angiotensin and aldosterone secretion.
Erythropoietin promotes the absorption of calcium in the gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract.
, Which urinalysis finding indicates a urinary tract infection?
Presence of crystals
Presence of bilirubin
Presence of ketones
Presence of leukoesterase
The nurse is assessing an elderly male. Which finding is seen with aging?
Symmetrical testes
Reduced size of testes
Presence of pubic hair
Presence of foreskin on the penis
Which hormone influences kidney function?
Renin
Bradykinin
Aldosterone
Erythropoietin
The nurse is educating new parents about circumcision. Which structure of the penis would this
nurse tell the parents is removed during circumcision?
Glans
Prepuce
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Which part of the nephron secretes creatinine required for elimination?
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Collecting duct
Proximal tubule
A 55-year-old client reports cessation of menstrual periods. Which term best describes the
client's condition?
Menarche
Menopause
Dyspareunia
Amenorrhea
Which intervention would be most beneficial in preventing a catheter-associated urinary tract
infection in a postoperative client?
Pouring warm water over the perineum
Ensuring the patency of the catheter
