Question 1

When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calyx 
B)  Nephron 
C)  Collecting duct 
D)  Pyramid 
A)  Calyx 
B)  Nephron 
C)  Collecting duct 
D)  Pyramid

Question 2

When describing the male urinary anatomy, which information should the nurse include? The portion of the male urethra that is closest to the bladder is the _____ portion.

Accepted Answer

A)  membranous 
B)  prostatic 
C)  cavernous 
D)  vas deferens 
A)  membranous 
B)  prostatic 
C)  cavernous 
D)  vas deferens

Question 3

Which renal structures drain directly into the calyces? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Distal tubule 
B)  Collecting duct 
C)  Pyramid 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Loop of Henle 
A)  Distal tubule 
B)  Collecting duct 
C)  Pyramid 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Loop of Henle

Question 4

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 
B)  Circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels 
C)  Volume of urine output 
D)  Urine-specific gravity 
A)  Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 
B)  Circulating antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels 
C)  Volume of urine output 
D)  Urine-specific gravity

Question 5

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR)is directly related to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries. 
B)  oncotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries. 
C)  vascular resistance in the glomerular arterioles. 
D)  hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule. 
A)  perfusion pressure in the glomerular capillaries. 
B)  oncotic pressure in the glomerular capillaries. 
C)  vascular resistance in the glomerular arterioles. 
D)  hydrostatic pressure in the Bowman's capsule.

Question 6

When the nurse is discussing the sodium-sensing cells of the glomerulus, what term should the nurse use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podocytes 
B)  Macula densa 
C)  Mesangial cells 
D)  Loop of Henle 
A)  Podocytes 
B)  Macula densa 
C)  Mesangial cells 
D)  Loop of Henle

Question 7

Where does the majority of sodium reabsorption take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximal tubule 
B)  Loop of Henle 
C)  Distal tubule 
D)  Collecting duct 
A)  Proximal tubule 
B)  Loop of Henle 
C)  Distal tubule 
D)  Collecting duct

Question 8

The blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  vagus nerve. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  somatic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  vagus nerve. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  somatic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 9

A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum rate of glucose filtration is achieved. 
B)  the carrier molecules have reached their maximum. 
C)  glucose is consumed. 
D)  the ability of the kidneys to regulate blood glucose is lost. 
A)  the maximum rate of glucose filtration is achieved. 
B)  the carrier molecules have reached their maximum. 
C)  glucose is consumed. 
D)  the ability of the kidneys to regulate blood glucose is lost.

Exam 29: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

When discussing the functional unit of the kidney, what term should the nurse use?

When describing the male urinary anatomy, which information should the nurse include? The portion of the male urethra that is closest to the bladder is the _____ portion.

Which renal structures drain directly into the calyces? (select all that apply)

If a nurse wants to obtain the best estimate of renal function, which test should the nurse monitor?

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR)is directly related to the:

When the nurse is discussing the sodium-sensing cells of the glomerulus, what term should the nurse use?

Where does the majority of sodium reabsorption take place?

The blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the:

A nurse realizes glucose will be excreted in the urine when:

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Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

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