ATI Renal MC Questions And Answers
Aluminum hydroxide - ANSWERS-Medication to lower phosphorus levels in renal failure
Constipation - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Metallic taste - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Headache - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Muscle spasms - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Epoetin alfa - ANSWERS-Medication for therapeutic effect in chronic renal disease
Hematocrit (Hct) - ANSWERS-Laboratory result indicating therapeutic effect of epoetin
alfa
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - ANSWERS-Condition requiring assessment of
renal function
Serum creatinine - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in SLE
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in
SLE
Urine-specific gravity - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in SLE
Impaired renal function - ANSWERS-Condition requiring notification of provider for
specific findings
Urine output of 175 mL in the past 8 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification of
provider in impaired renal function
Urine output of 2,200 mL in the past 24 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification of
provider in impaired renal function
First-voided urine in the morning has a strong odor - ANSWERS-Finding requiring
notification of provider in impaired renal function
Cloudy urine after sitting in the urinal for 6 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification
of provider in impaired renal function
Kidney transplant - ANSWERS-Treatment contraindicated by certain conditions
Breast cancer survivor for 8 years - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Pacemaker - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
65 years of age - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Alcohol use disorder - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Potassium levels are increased in clients who have polyuria - ANSWERS-Statement
indicating understanding of renal system values
Specific gravity is decreased in clients who have hypovolemia - ANSWERS-Statement
indicating understanding of renal system values
BUN is decreased in clients who have dehydration - ANSWERS-Statement indicating
understanding of renal system values
Creatinine levels are increased in clients who have acute kidney injury - ANSWERS-
Statement indicating understanding of renal system values
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) - ANSWERS-Condition with expected findings
Slurred speech - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Bone pain - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Bradypnea - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Pruritus - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
, Hypotension - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI)
Hypernatremia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Hypercalcemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Hypophosphatemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) - ANSWERS-Prevention measures
Wipe perineal area from back to front after urination - ANSWERS-Correct prevention
measure for UTIs
Empty bladder regularly and completely - ANSWERS-Correct prevention measure for
UTIs
Drink apple cider vinegar each day - ANSWERS-Incorrect prevention measure for UTIs
Drink 8 cups of liquid each day - ANSWERS-Correct prevention measure for UTIs
Serum creatinine level - ANSWERS-Test to assess kidney function
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) - ANSWERS-Procedure requiring specific instructions
The procedure will be cancelled if the urinalysis indicates the presence of red blood
cells - ANSWERS-Instruction for IVP
High frequency sound waves will be used to identify renal system structures -
ANSWERS-Instruction for IVP
You will be able to resume your regular diet as soon as the test is complete -
ANSWERS-Incorrect instruction for IVP
After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids - ANSWERS-
Instruction for IVP
Monitor intake and output - ANSWERS-Priority action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Strain the urine - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain, nausea, and
vomiting
Administer pain medication - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Administer an antiemetic - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Kidney biopsy - ANSWERS-Diagnostic test with contraindications
Elevated creatinine level - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Flank pain - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Urinary retention - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Bleeding tendencies - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Urinary tract infection (UTI) - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older
adult client
Urinary retention - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult
client
Incontinence - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult client
Confusion - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult client
Low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet - ANSWERS-Diet for school-age child with acute
glomerulonephritis and peripheral edema
Regular diet, no added salt - ANSWERS-Incorrect diet for school-age child with acute
glomerulonephritis and peripheral edema
Aluminum hydroxide - ANSWERS-Medication to lower phosphorus levels in renal failure
Constipation - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Metallic taste - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Headache - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Muscle spasms - ANSWERS-Adverse effect of aluminum hydroxide
Epoetin alfa - ANSWERS-Medication for therapeutic effect in chronic renal disease
Hematocrit (Hct) - ANSWERS-Laboratory result indicating therapeutic effect of epoetin
alfa
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - ANSWERS-Condition requiring assessment of
renal function
Serum creatinine - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in SLE
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in
SLE
Urine-specific gravity - ANSWERS-Laboratory value indicating renal function in SLE
Impaired renal function - ANSWERS-Condition requiring notification of provider for
specific findings
Urine output of 175 mL in the past 8 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification of
provider in impaired renal function
Urine output of 2,200 mL in the past 24 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification of
provider in impaired renal function
First-voided urine in the morning has a strong odor - ANSWERS-Finding requiring
notification of provider in impaired renal function
Cloudy urine after sitting in the urinal for 6 hr - ANSWERS-Finding requiring notification
of provider in impaired renal function
Kidney transplant - ANSWERS-Treatment contraindicated by certain conditions
Breast cancer survivor for 8 years - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Pacemaker - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
65 years of age - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Alcohol use disorder - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney transplant
Potassium levels are increased in clients who have polyuria - ANSWERS-Statement
indicating understanding of renal system values
Specific gravity is decreased in clients who have hypovolemia - ANSWERS-Statement
indicating understanding of renal system values
BUN is decreased in clients who have dehydration - ANSWERS-Statement indicating
understanding of renal system values
Creatinine levels are increased in clients who have acute kidney injury - ANSWERS-
Statement indicating understanding of renal system values
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) - ANSWERS-Condition with expected findings
Slurred speech - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Bone pain - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Bradypnea - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Pruritus - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
, Hypotension - ANSWERS-Expected finding in ESRD
Hyperkalemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI)
Hypernatremia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Hypercalcemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Hypophosphatemia - ANSWERS-Electrolyte imbalance in prerenal AKI
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) - ANSWERS-Prevention measures
Wipe perineal area from back to front after urination - ANSWERS-Correct prevention
measure for UTIs
Empty bladder regularly and completely - ANSWERS-Correct prevention measure for
UTIs
Drink apple cider vinegar each day - ANSWERS-Incorrect prevention measure for UTIs
Drink 8 cups of liquid each day - ANSWERS-Correct prevention measure for UTIs
Serum creatinine level - ANSWERS-Test to assess kidney function
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) - ANSWERS-Procedure requiring specific instructions
The procedure will be cancelled if the urinalysis indicates the presence of red blood
cells - ANSWERS-Instruction for IVP
High frequency sound waves will be used to identify renal system structures -
ANSWERS-Instruction for IVP
You will be able to resume your regular diet as soon as the test is complete -
ANSWERS-Incorrect instruction for IVP
After the procedure you will be encouraged to drink plenty of fluids - ANSWERS-
Instruction for IVP
Monitor intake and output - ANSWERS-Priority action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Strain the urine - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain, nausea, and
vomiting
Administer pain medication - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Administer an antiemetic - ANSWERS-Action for client with recurrent flank pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Kidney biopsy - ANSWERS-Diagnostic test with contraindications
Elevated creatinine level - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Flank pain - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Urinary retention - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Bleeding tendencies - ANSWERS-Contraindication for kidney biopsy
Urinary tract infection (UTI) - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older
adult client
Urinary retention - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult
client
Incontinence - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult client
Confusion - ANSWERS-Manifestation specifically associated with older adult client
Low-sodium, fluid-restricted diet - ANSWERS-Diet for school-age child with acute
glomerulonephritis and peripheral edema
Regular diet, no added salt - ANSWERS-Incorrect diet for school-age child with acute
glomerulonephritis and peripheral edema
