Chapter 28 Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System

Chapter 28  Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A patient has been admitted to the ICU following a car wreck in which she suffered blunt, penetrating trauma. She has lost quite a bit of blood and is in shock. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect in this patient? Select all that apply.
A)
Hypotension
B)
Vasodilation of afferent arterioles
C)
Increased glomerular filtration rate
D)
Anuria
E)
Homeostasis
F)
Effective autoregulation

2.
A child in the ICU has been diagnosed with Bartter syndrome, a rare genetic defect in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle that impairs the function of this structure. Which characteristic should the nurse expect in this patient, based on the function of the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
A)
Excessive loss of sodium in urine
B)
Overly diluted urine
C)
Impaired reabsorption of water
D)
Decreased concentration of chloride ions in urine

3.
The nurse is working with a patient with a juxtaglomerular cell tumor, which accelerates the function of these cells. What effects should the nurse expect to see with this condition? Select all that apply.
A)
Increased renin production
B)
Decreased angiotensin I levels
C)
Constriction of smooth muscle surrounding arterioles
D)
Hypertension
E)
Decreased glomerular filtration rate
F)
Decreased urine production

4.
A patient has a severe deficit of sodium and potassium. The nurse should expect impaired reabsorption of which substance in this patient?
A)
Glucose
B)
Water
C)
Urea
D)
Chloride

5.
A patient is currently taking an aldosterone blocker, which reduces reabsorption of sodium. What other condition should the nurse expect to see as a result of the patient taking this medication?
A)
Hyperkalemia
B)
Increased hydrogen level
C)
Hypernatremia
D)
Edema

Answer Key

1.
A, B, D
2.
A
3.
A, C, D
4.
A
5.
A