NR 507 - UNIT 5- KIDNEY & FLUID/ELECTROLYTE DISORDERS – QUIZ ADVANCED
PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A 34-year-old male patient has diagnoses of liver failure, ascites, & hepatic encephalopathy secondary to
alcohol abuse. The patient's family is ing the care team about why his abdomen is so large even though
he is undernourished & emaciated. Which of the following statements most accurately underlies the
explanation that a member of the care team would provide to the family? (Pts. : 0.4)
2.2. A patient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with
suspected ketoacidosis. Which of the following diagnostic results would be most likely to confirm this
diagnosis? (Pts. : 0.4)
3.3. A 77-year-old female hospital patient has contracted Clostridium difficile during her stay & is
experiencing severe diarrhea. Which of the following statements best conveys a risk that this woman
faces? (Pts. : 0.4)
4.4. A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with renal calculi after repeated episodes of excruciating
flank pain in recent weeks. The man states, “I don't know how this could happen to me, since I'm so
careful about eating a healthy diet.” What is the most appropriate response to the man's statement?
(Pts. : 0.4)
5.5. Which of the following individuals are displaying identified risk factors for the development of
lower urinary tract obstruction? (Pts. : 0.4)
6.6. A nurse educator is orientating new nurses to a renal unit of a hospital. Which of the following
teaching Pts. should the nurse include as part of a review of normal glomerular function? (Pts. : 0.4)
PHYSIOLOGY & PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A 34-year-old male patient has diagnoses of liver failure, ascites, & hepatic encephalopathy secondary to
alcohol abuse. The patient's family is ing the care team about why his abdomen is so large even though
he is undernourished & emaciated. Which of the following statements most accurately underlies the
explanation that a member of the care team would provide to the family? (Pts. : 0.4)
2.2. A patient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with
suspected ketoacidosis. Which of the following diagnostic results would be most likely to confirm this
diagnosis? (Pts. : 0.4)
3.3. A 77-year-old female hospital patient has contracted Clostridium difficile during her stay & is
experiencing severe diarrhea. Which of the following statements best conveys a risk that this woman
faces? (Pts. : 0.4)
4.4. A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with renal calculi after repeated episodes of excruciating
flank pain in recent weeks. The man states, “I don't know how this could happen to me, since I'm so
careful about eating a healthy diet.” What is the most appropriate response to the man's statement?
(Pts. : 0.4)
5.5. Which of the following individuals are displaying identified risk factors for the development of
lower urinary tract obstruction? (Pts. : 0.4)
6.6. A nurse educator is orientating new nurses to a renal unit of a hospital. Which of the following
teaching Pts. should the nurse include as part of a review of normal glomerular function? (Pts. : 0.4)
