Advanced clinical nutrition quizzes 1-
12
1. Kidneys help regulate sodium levels with the help of the hormone
which tells the kidneys, when there is too much sodium, to ex- change
sodium for which brings sodium levels back to normal.: - Aldosterone, Potassium
2. Someone with chronic kidney disease is most likely to have: Lower levels of
calcium and higher levels of phosphorus
3. T/ F
Someone with a eGFR of 75 needs to be following a strict renal diet.: False
4. can result in nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, and bad breath.-
: Uremia
5. T/F
An albumin of 3.0g/dL in a dialysis patient is associated with an increased mortality
rate.: True
6. Completed at a dialysis center
Requires sodium, potassium and phosphorus restriction: HD
7. Each exchange takes 30-40 minutes
Requires sodium and phosphorus restrictions: PD
,8. Ordered for an ICU patient with AKI
Can result in low potassium and phosphorus: CRRT
9. A 65kg patient has CKD stage 4. He is currently consuming 40g of protein. Which of
the following is true?
This meets estimated protein needs This
exceeds estimated protein needs
This does not meet estimated protein needs: This meets estimated protein needs
10.A 65kg patient has progressed to End Stage Renal Disease and is starting dialysis.
Which of the following is an appropriate amount of protein for the patient to consume?
Continue 40g protein/day
Increase to 85g protein/day
Decrease to 33g protein/day
Increase to 52g protein/day: Increase to 85g protein/day
11.Which of the following foods should a person on a standard renal diet include
in their diet?
Apple
Banana
Rice Milk
Almond Milk Whole
grain bread
, White rice: Apple, Rice milk, White rice
12.T/F
After a renal transplant, a patient can begin eating foods rich in sodium, potassium and
phosphorus.: False
13.Which of the following are common comorbidities for atherosclerosis?
Diabetes Cancer
Pancreatitis Liver
disease
Chronic kidney disease
Obesity: Diabetes, Chronic kidney disease, obesity
14.T/F
Both saturated fat and fiber are known to lower LDL.: False
15.Which of the following are associated with worsening of atherosclerosis?
High intake of fiber
Elevated HDL Insulin
resistance
Inflammation
High intake of added sugar
Low sodium intake: Insulin resistence, Inflammation, High intake of added sugar
16.T/F
12
1. Kidneys help regulate sodium levels with the help of the hormone
which tells the kidneys, when there is too much sodium, to ex- change
sodium for which brings sodium levels back to normal.: - Aldosterone, Potassium
2. Someone with chronic kidney disease is most likely to have: Lower levels of
calcium and higher levels of phosphorus
3. T/ F
Someone with a eGFR of 75 needs to be following a strict renal diet.: False
4. can result in nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, and bad breath.-
: Uremia
5. T/F
An albumin of 3.0g/dL in a dialysis patient is associated with an increased mortality
rate.: True
6. Completed at a dialysis center
Requires sodium, potassium and phosphorus restriction: HD
7. Each exchange takes 30-40 minutes
Requires sodium and phosphorus restrictions: PD
,8. Ordered for an ICU patient with AKI
Can result in low potassium and phosphorus: CRRT
9. A 65kg patient has CKD stage 4. He is currently consuming 40g of protein. Which of
the following is true?
This meets estimated protein needs This
exceeds estimated protein needs
This does not meet estimated protein needs: This meets estimated protein needs
10.A 65kg patient has progressed to End Stage Renal Disease and is starting dialysis.
Which of the following is an appropriate amount of protein for the patient to consume?
Continue 40g protein/day
Increase to 85g protein/day
Decrease to 33g protein/day
Increase to 52g protein/day: Increase to 85g protein/day
11.Which of the following foods should a person on a standard renal diet include
in their diet?
Apple
Banana
Rice Milk
Almond Milk Whole
grain bread
, White rice: Apple, Rice milk, White rice
12.T/F
After a renal transplant, a patient can begin eating foods rich in sodium, potassium and
phosphorus.: False
13.Which of the following are common comorbidities for atherosclerosis?
Diabetes Cancer
Pancreatitis Liver
disease
Chronic kidney disease
Obesity: Diabetes, Chronic kidney disease, obesity
14.T/F
Both saturated fat and fiber are known to lower LDL.: False
15.Which of the following are associated with worsening of atherosclerosis?
High intake of fiber
Elevated HDL Insulin
resistance
Inflammation
High intake of added sugar
Low sodium intake: Insulin resistence, Inflammation, High intake of added sugar
16.T/F
