Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - H&H IV Final
Exam Practice Questions and Answers 2025-
2026 latest update.
CKD is defined as a GFR ____________ - n
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<60 mL/min
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The two leading causes of CKD are vascular disease and ____________ - n
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diabetes mellitus
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As the GFR declines the serum creatinine and BUN levels ____________ - n
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increase
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In the early stages the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine resulting in
____________ - n
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polyuria
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A serious electrolyte disorder associated with CKD is ____________ - n
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hyperkalemia
,Qs
A common medication used to lower potassium levels is ____________ - n
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kayexalate
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Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce ____________ - n
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RBCs
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Respiratory changes include pulmonary edema from ____________ - n
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fluid overload
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Fluid intake for patients with CKD depends on the ____________ - n
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daily urine output
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Metabolic acidosis results from the inability to ____________ the acid - n
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excrete
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The two methods of dialysis available are peritoneal and ____________ - n
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hemodialysis
, Qs
A young adult donated a kidney via a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy to a
nonrelated recipient. The client is experiencing a lot of pain and refuses to get up to
walk. How should a nurse handle this situation?
a) Have the transplant psychologist convince the client to walk
b) Tell the client that no other clients have ever refused to walk
c) Encourage even a short walk to avoid complications of surgery
d) Tell the client she is lucky she did not have an open nephrectomy - n
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C
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A nurse planning care for a client with acute renal failure recognizes that the
interventions of highest priority are directly related to what?
a) Ineffective coping
b) Excess fluid volume
c) Impaired gas exchange
d) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements - n
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B
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A nurse reviews lab test results for a client in acute renal failure. Which is the best
indicator of renal function?
a) Potassium
b) Creatinine
c) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) - n
Ans✔
B
Exam Practice Questions and Answers 2025-
2026 latest update.
CKD is defined as a GFR ____________ - n
Ans✔
<60 mL/min
Qs
The two leading causes of CKD are vascular disease and ____________ - n
Ans✔
diabetes mellitus
Qs
As the GFR declines the serum creatinine and BUN levels ____________ - n
Ans✔
increase
Qs
In the early stages the kidneys are unable to concentrate urine resulting in
____________ - n
Ans✔
polyuria
Qs
A serious electrolyte disorder associated with CKD is ____________ - n
Ans✔
hyperkalemia
,Qs
A common medication used to lower potassium levels is ____________ - n
Ans✔
kayexalate
Qs
Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce ____________ - n
Ans✔
RBCs
Qs
Respiratory changes include pulmonary edema from ____________ - n
Ans✔
fluid overload
Qs
Fluid intake for patients with CKD depends on the ____________ - n
Ans✔
daily urine output
Qs
Metabolic acidosis results from the inability to ____________ the acid - n
Ans✔
excrete
Qs
The two methods of dialysis available are peritoneal and ____________ - n
Ans✔
hemodialysis
, Qs
A young adult donated a kidney via a laparoscopic donor nephrectomy to a
nonrelated recipient. The client is experiencing a lot of pain and refuses to get up to
walk. How should a nurse handle this situation?
a) Have the transplant psychologist convince the client to walk
b) Tell the client that no other clients have ever refused to walk
c) Encourage even a short walk to avoid complications of surgery
d) Tell the client she is lucky she did not have an open nephrectomy - n
Ans✔
C
Qs
A nurse planning care for a client with acute renal failure recognizes that the
interventions of highest priority are directly related to what?
a) Ineffective coping
b) Excess fluid volume
c) Impaired gas exchange
d) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements - n
Ans✔
B
Qs
A nurse reviews lab test results for a client in acute renal failure. Which is the best
indicator of renal function?
a) Potassium
b) Creatinine
c) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
d) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) - n
Ans✔
B
