Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  pyramids. 
D)  columns. 
A)  medulla. 
B)  cortex. 
C)  pyramids. 
D)  columns.

Question 2

The components of the nephron include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Loop of Henle 
B)  Renal corpuscle 
C)  Proximal tubule 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Convoluted tubule 
A)  Loop of Henle 
B)  Renal corpuscle 
C)  Proximal tubule 
D)  Renal pelvis 
E)  Convoluted tubule

Question 3

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 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

What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) directly related to?

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

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Collecting duct 
B)  Renal pelvis 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Major calyx 
A)  Collecting duct 
B)  Renal pelvis 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Major calyx

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which type of nephron determines the concentration of the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juxtamedullary 
B)  Midcortical 
C)  Cortical 
D)  Medullary 
A)  Juxtamedullary 
B)  Midcortical 
C)  Cortical 
D)  Medullary

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

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

The components of the nephron include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

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

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

What is the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) directly related to?

The blood vessels of the kidneys are innervated by the:

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

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

Which type of nephron determines the concentration of the urine?

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

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defence

Stress and Disease

Biology of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children and Adolescents

Structure and Function of the Neurological System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations of Neurological Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematological System

Alterations of Hematological Function

Alterations of Hematological 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 Musculo-Skeletal System

Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function

Alterations of Musculo-Skeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Filters

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