renal questions & dialysis quiz Questions With Complete Solutions

Which descriptions characterize acute kidney injury (Select all that apply) A. primary cause of death is infection B. it almost always affects older people C. disease course is potentially reversible D. most common cause is diabetic nephropathy E. cardiovascular disease is most common cause of death correct answer: A, C RIFLE defines three stages of AKI based on change in A. blood pressure and urine osmolality B. fractional excretion of urinary sodium C. estimation of GFR with the MDRD equation D. serum creatinine or urine output from baseline correct answer: D During the oliguric phase of AKI, the nurse monitors that patient for (select all that apply) A. hypotension B. ECG rhythms C. hyperatremia D. pulmonary edema E. urine with high specific gravity correct answer: B, D If a patient is in the diuretic phase of AKI, the nurse must monitor for which serum electrolyte imbalances? A. hyperkalemia and hyponatremia