NURS 125 Practice Exam Questions and Correct Answers

What is nephrolithiasis? a. stones in the kidney tion of a urinary tract stone in the ureter. c. a Kidney infection d. A complete resection of the entire kidney a. stones in the kidney When documenting history on a patient diagnosed with suspected kidney stones why is it important to ask about their diet? a. excess liquids can lead to stones b. excessive protein intake can lead to stones c. excessive sugary drinks such as soda can lead to stones d. excessive sodium intake can lead to stones d. excessive sodium intake can lead to stones A patient claims that they have passed a stone but does not present stone fragments, why would the doctor order diagnostic testing? a. retained stones can lead to gross blood loss b. retained stones can cause more stones c. retained stones can lead to loss of liver function d. retained stones can lead to loss of kidney function d. retained stones can lead to loss of kidney function A retained, asymptomatic ureteral stone can insidiously obstruct the flow of urine, resulting in potential loss of kidney function. (select all that apply) When performing a Nursing Assessment on a patient with Urolithiasis ; How will the vital signs differ from the norm? a. Heart rate will increase b. respiratory rate will decrease c. Temperature will increase d. blood pressure will decrease a. Heart rate will increase c. Temperature will increase d. blood pressure will decrease The nurse recognizes which patient is at greatest risk for a UTI? A. A 35-year-old sexually active male B. A 23-year-old sexually active female C. A 50-year-old sexually active female D. An 18-year-old sexually active male