Question 1

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 2

What type of phagocytic cell lies between the layers of the renal capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podocytes 
B)  Macula densa cells 
C)  Mesangial cells 
D)  Filtration slits 
A)  Podocytes 
B)  Macula densa cells 
C)  Mesangial cells 
D)  Filtration slits

Question 3

The trigone is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the orifice of the ureter. 
B)  the inner area of the kidney. 
C)  a triangular area between the openings of the two ureters and the urethra. 
D)  the three divisions of the loop of Henle. 
A)  the orifice of the ureter. 
B)  the inner area of the kidney. 
C)  a triangular area between the openings of the two ureters and the urethra. 
D)  the three divisions of the loop of Henle.

Question 4

A nurse recalls that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and plasma creatinine (Pcr) concentration are _____ related.

Accepted Answer

A)  directly 
B)  indirectly 
C)  inversely 
D)  not 
A)  directly 
B)  indirectly 
C)  inversely 
D)  not

Question 5

When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule together, it is referred to as the renal:

Accepted Answer

A)  corpuscle. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  pyramid. 
A)  corpuscle. 
B)  capsule. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  pyramid.

Question 6

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 7

What structure supplies blood to the medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal artery 
B)  Arcuate artery 
C)  Peritubular capillary 
D)  Vasa recta 
A)  Renal artery 
B)  Arcuate artery 
C)  Peritubular capillary 
D)  Vasa recta

Question 8

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 9

Reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts requires which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  Atrial natriuretic factor (ANP) 
C)  Renin 
D)  Aldosterone 
A)  Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  Atrial natriuretic factor (ANP) 
C)  Renin 
D)  Aldosterone

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

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

What type of phagocytic cell lies between the layers of the renal capillaries?

The trigone is defined as:

A nurse recalls that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and plasma creatinine (Pcr) concentration are _____ related.

When the nurse discusses the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule together, it is referred to as the renal:

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

What structure supplies blood to the medulla?

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.

Reabsorption of water in the collecting ducts requires which hormone?

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations in Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Filters

A nurse recalls that the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and plasma creatinine (P_cr) concentration are _____ related.