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NCLEX PN 140 Final Verified Exam Practice Questions
and correct verified answers(100% Verified answers)
2026/2027 final exam | Alread Graded A+| Newest
Exam!!!
Nurses need to educate patients at risk for CKD. Which
individuals are considered to be at increased risk (select
all that apply)?
A. Older African Americans
B. Individuals older than 60 years
C. Those with a history of pancreatitis
D. Those with a history of hypertension
E. Those with a history of type 2 diabetes - Answer-A.
Older African Americans
B. Individuals older than 60 years
D. Those with a history of hypertension
E. Those with a history of type 2 diabetes
Risk factors for CKD include diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, age older than 60 years, cardiovascular
disease, family history of CKD, exposure to nephrotoxic
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drugs, and ethnic minorities (e.g., African American, Native
American).
Which statement regarding continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is of highest priority when
teaching a patient new to this procedure?
A. "It is essential that you maintain aseptic technique to
prevent peritonitis."
B. "You will be allowed a more liberal protein diet after you
complete CAPD."
C. "It is important for you to maintain a daily written record
of blood pressure and weight."
D. "You must continue regular medical and nursing follow-
up visits while performing CAPD." - Answer-A. "It is
essential that you maintain aseptic technique to prevent
peritonitis."
Peritonitis is a potentially fatal complication of peritoneal
dialysis, and it is imperative to teach the patient methods
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to prevent it from occurring. Although the other teaching
statements are accurate, they do not address the potential
for mortality by peritonitis, making that nursing action the
highest priority.
How should you assess the patency of a newly placed
arteriovenous graft for dialysis?
A. Irrigate the graft daily with low-dose heparin.
B. Monitor for any increase in blood pressure in the
affected arm.
C. Listen with a stethoscope over the graft for presence of
a bruit.
D. Frequently monitor the pulses and neurovascular status
distal to the graft. - Answer-C. Listen with a stethoscope
over the graft for presence of a bruit.
A thrill can be felt by palpating the area of anastomosis of
the arteriovenous graft, and a bruit can be heard with a
stethoscope. The bruit and thrill are created by arterial
blood rushing into the vein.
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What are the main advantages of peritoneal dialysis
compared to hemodialysis?
A. No medications are required because of the enhanced
efficiency of the peritoneal membrane in removing toxins.
B. The diet is less restricted and dialysis can be performed
at home.
C. The dialysate is biocompatible and causes no long-term
consequences.
D. High glucose concentrations of the dialysate cause a
reduction in appetite, promoting weight loss. - Answer-B.
The diet is less restricted and dialysis can be performed at
home.
Advantages of peritoneal dialysis include fewer dietary
restrictions and home dialysis is possible.
The nurse teaches a client who is recovering from acute
kidney disease to avoid which type of medication?
NCLEX PN 140 Final Verified Exam Practice Questions
and correct verified answers(100% Verified answers)
2026/2027 final exam | Alread Graded A+| Newest
Exam!!!
Nurses need to educate patients at risk for CKD. Which
individuals are considered to be at increased risk (select
all that apply)?
A. Older African Americans
B. Individuals older than 60 years
C. Those with a history of pancreatitis
D. Those with a history of hypertension
E. Those with a history of type 2 diabetes - Answer-A.
Older African Americans
B. Individuals older than 60 years
D. Those with a history of hypertension
E. Those with a history of type 2 diabetes
Risk factors for CKD include diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, age older than 60 years, cardiovascular
disease, family history of CKD, exposure to nephrotoxic
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drugs, and ethnic minorities (e.g., African American, Native
American).
Which statement regarding continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is of highest priority when
teaching a patient new to this procedure?
A. "It is essential that you maintain aseptic technique to
prevent peritonitis."
B. "You will be allowed a more liberal protein diet after you
complete CAPD."
C. "It is important for you to maintain a daily written record
of blood pressure and weight."
D. "You must continue regular medical and nursing follow-
up visits while performing CAPD." - Answer-A. "It is
essential that you maintain aseptic technique to prevent
peritonitis."
Peritonitis is a potentially fatal complication of peritoneal
dialysis, and it is imperative to teach the patient methods
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to prevent it from occurring. Although the other teaching
statements are accurate, they do not address the potential
for mortality by peritonitis, making that nursing action the
highest priority.
How should you assess the patency of a newly placed
arteriovenous graft for dialysis?
A. Irrigate the graft daily with low-dose heparin.
B. Monitor for any increase in blood pressure in the
affected arm.
C. Listen with a stethoscope over the graft for presence of
a bruit.
D. Frequently monitor the pulses and neurovascular status
distal to the graft. - Answer-C. Listen with a stethoscope
over the graft for presence of a bruit.
A thrill can be felt by palpating the area of anastomosis of
the arteriovenous graft, and a bruit can be heard with a
stethoscope. The bruit and thrill are created by arterial
blood rushing into the vein.
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What are the main advantages of peritoneal dialysis
compared to hemodialysis?
A. No medications are required because of the enhanced
efficiency of the peritoneal membrane in removing toxins.
B. The diet is less restricted and dialysis can be performed
at home.
C. The dialysate is biocompatible and causes no long-term
consequences.
D. High glucose concentrations of the dialysate cause a
reduction in appetite, promoting weight loss. - Answer-B.
The diet is less restricted and dialysis can be performed at
home.
Advantages of peritoneal dialysis include fewer dietary
restrictions and home dialysis is possible.
The nurse teaches a client who is recovering from acute
kidney disease to avoid which type of medication?
