AH1 RENAL HESI NCLEX
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100%
PASS
A client who has a renal mass asks the nurse why an ultrasound has been
scheduled, as opposed to other diagnostic tests that may be ordered. The nurse
formulates a response based on the understanding that:
a) all other tests are more invasive than an ultrasound
b) all other tests require more elaborate postprocedure care
c) an ultrasound can differentiate a solid mass from a fluid-filled cyst
d) an ultrasound is much more cost effective than other diagnostic tests -
ANSWER-c) an ultrasound can differentiate a solid mass from a fluid-filled cyst
A client with renal failure is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) to support
erythropoiesis. The nurse questions the client about compliance with taking which
of the following medications that supports red blood cell (RBC) production?
a) iron supplement
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,b) zinc supplement
c) calcium supplement
d) magnesium supplement - ANSWER-a) iron supplement
A client has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in place in the right upper extremity for
hemodialysis treatments. When planning care for this client, which of the following
measures should the nurse implement to promote client safely?
a) take blood pressures only on the right arm to ensure accuracy
b) use the fistula for all venipunctures and intravenous infusions
c) ensure that small clamps are attached to the AV fistula dressing
d) assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and thrill every 4 hours - ANSWER-
d) assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and thrill every 4 hours
A nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with cystitis. Which assessment
finding is inconsistent with the typical clinical manifestations noted in this
disorder?
a) hematuria
b) low back pain
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, c) urinary retention
d) burning on urination - ANSWER-c) urinary retention
The home care nurse is making follow-up visits to a client following renal
transplant. The nurse assesses the client for which signs of acute graft rejection?
a) hypotension, graft tenderness, and anemia
b) hypertension, oliguria, thirst, and hypothermia
c) fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
d) fever, vomiting, hypotension, and copious amounts of dilute urine - ANSWER-
c) fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
A client is scheduled for computed tomography (CT) of the kidneys to rule out
renal disease. As an essential preprocedure component of the nursing assessment,
the nurse plans to ask the client about a history of:
a) familial renal disease
b) frequent antibiotic use
c) long-term diuretic therapy
d) allergy to shellfish or iodine - ANSWER-d) allergy to shellfish or iodine
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100%
PASS
A client who has a renal mass asks the nurse why an ultrasound has been
scheduled, as opposed to other diagnostic tests that may be ordered. The nurse
formulates a response based on the understanding that:
a) all other tests are more invasive than an ultrasound
b) all other tests require more elaborate postprocedure care
c) an ultrasound can differentiate a solid mass from a fluid-filled cyst
d) an ultrasound is much more cost effective than other diagnostic tests -
ANSWER-c) an ultrasound can differentiate a solid mass from a fluid-filled cyst
A client with renal failure is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) to support
erythropoiesis. The nurse questions the client about compliance with taking which
of the following medications that supports red blood cell (RBC) production?
a) iron supplement
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,b) zinc supplement
c) calcium supplement
d) magnesium supplement - ANSWER-a) iron supplement
A client has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in place in the right upper extremity for
hemodialysis treatments. When planning care for this client, which of the following
measures should the nurse implement to promote client safely?
a) take blood pressures only on the right arm to ensure accuracy
b) use the fistula for all venipunctures and intravenous infusions
c) ensure that small clamps are attached to the AV fistula dressing
d) assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and thrill every 4 hours - ANSWER-
d) assess the fistula for the presence of a bruit and thrill every 4 hours
A nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with cystitis. Which assessment
finding is inconsistent with the typical clinical manifestations noted in this
disorder?
a) hematuria
b) low back pain
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, c) urinary retention
d) burning on urination - ANSWER-c) urinary retention
The home care nurse is making follow-up visits to a client following renal
transplant. The nurse assesses the client for which signs of acute graft rejection?
a) hypotension, graft tenderness, and anemia
b) hypertension, oliguria, thirst, and hypothermia
c) fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
d) fever, vomiting, hypotension, and copious amounts of dilute urine - ANSWER-
c) fever, hypertension, graft tenderness, and malaise
A client is scheduled for computed tomography (CT) of the kidneys to rule out
renal disease. As an essential preprocedure component of the nursing assessment,
the nurse plans to ask the client about a history of:
a) familial renal disease
b) frequent antibiotic use
c) long-term diuretic therapy
d) allergy to shellfish or iodine - ANSWER-d) allergy to shellfish or iodine
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