Exam 31: Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

A nurse recalls the superficial cortical nephrons account for ____% of all nephrons.

The components of the nephron include the: (Select all that apply.)

Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow production of red blood cells?

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

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

Which type of nephron determines the concentration of the urine?

On average, the kidneys receive approximately _____ of the cardiac output.

What structure does urine pass through prior to entering the ureters?

When a nurse is checking the urinalysis, plasma proteins should be absent from the urine because:

A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic.Which of the following common side effects of this medication should the nurse monitor?

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

When a staff member asks which of the following substances is actively secreted by the renal tubules, what is the nurse's best response?

A nurse would chart that a patient is experiencing oliguria when a 24-hour urine output is less than ________ milliliters per day.

The blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the:

The region of the kidneys that contains the glomeruli is called the:

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

The descending segment of the loop of Henle primarily allows for:

Where does the majority of sodium reabsorption take place?

The renin-angiotensin system will be activated by:

On average, _____% of renal plasma flow (RPF) to the glomerulus is filtered into the Bowman's capsule.