Question 1

About half of patients with acute kidney injury experience oliguria.This means that they produce less than _____ milliliters of urine per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  400
B)  600
C)  800
D)  1,000

Question 2

Nephrotic syndrome is a result of:

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A)  damage to the glomeruli.
B)  damage to the tubules.
C)  excessive protein intake.
D)  excessive fat intake.

Question 3

The ideal renal diet provides enough protein to:

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A)  give the patient an adequate kcaloric intake.
B)  keep blood ammonia levels stable.
C)  decrease liver hyperactivity.
D)  meet the patient's needs and prevent wasting.

Question 4

Predialysis chronic kidney disease patients have higher protein needs than those on hemodialysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes.
B)  infectious diseases.
C)  genetic disorders.
D)  inflammatory diseases.

Question 6

Adults with chronic kidney disease frequently develop wasting and PEM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  filtrate.
B)  glomerulus.
C)  tubule.
D)  lobe.

Question 8

People with chronic kidney disease frequently develop vitamin deficiencies due to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictive diets.
B)  loss of vitamins during dialysis.
C)  steatorrhea.
D)  altered metabolism.

Question 9

Weight gain can become a problem when peritoneal dialysis continues for an extended period of time.This is likely due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the kcalories contributed by the dialysate.
B)  a less restrictive diet.
C)  food cravings experienced by the patient.
D)  the body's adaptation to dialysis.

Question 10

Supplementation of all fat-soluble vitamins is necessary in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Nutrition in Practice - Dialysis

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

various symptoms and complications that develop in the final stages of chronic kidney disease are collectively referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia.
B)  PEM.
C)  uremic syndrome.
D)  syndrome X.

Question 12

Mrs.Clark weighs 59 kilograms, is in an early stage of chronic kidney disease, and is not yet on dialysis.How much protein should her daily diet include?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 - 30 grams
B)  35 - 44 grams
C)  47 - 71 grams
D)  59 - 66 grams

Question 13

of the effects of nephrotic syndrome is a loss of vitamin D.This can result in _____ in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth failure
B)  poor appetite
C)  rickets
D)  type 1 diabetes

Question 14

Following kidney transplantation, dietary restrictions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more strict.
B)  are more liberalized.
C)  can replace immunosuppressive therapy.
D)  determine whether the body rejects the kidney.

Question 15

Patients with nephrotic syndrome may require supplements of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D and calcium.
B)  essential fatty acids.
C)  essential amino acids.
D)  thiamin and magnesium.

Question 16

It is necessary to monitor the fluid status of renal patients.The nurse understands that all of the following are indicative of fluid status except:

Accepted Answer

A)  condition of the nails.
B)  blood pressure.
C)  appearance of the skin.
D)  pulse rate.

Question 17

nurse in the dialysis unit understands that patients may experience various complications during hemodialysis.Which of the following is not a common complication during hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  headache
B)  hypotension
C)  muscle cramps
D)  severe pain

Question 18

most effective way to improve the iron status of patients undergoing dialysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  oral supplements in conjunction with erythropoietin therapy.
B)  IV administration.
C)  IV administration in conjunction with erythropoietin therapy.
D)  increasing intake of iron-rich foods.

Question 19

patient with acute kidney injury has a urine output of 500 milliliters per day.The nurse determines his daily fluid needs to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  500 milliliters.
B)  800 milliliters.
C)  1000 milliliters.
D)  1200 milliliters.

Question 20

Recovery from kidney injury may begin with a period of diuresis and a patient's fluid status should be monitored closely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Supplementation of all fat-soluble vitamins is necessary in patients with chronic kidney disease. Nutrition in Practice - Dialysis

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Nephrotic syndrome is a result of:

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patient with acute kidney injury has a urine output of 500 milliliters per day.The nurse determines his daily fluid needs to be:

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Weight gain can become a problem when peritoneal dialysis continues for an extended period of time.This is likely due to:

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most effective way to improve the iron status of patients undergoing dialysis is:

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Mrs.Clark weighs 59 kilograms, is in an early stage of chronic kidney disease, and is not yet on dialysis.How much protein should her daily diet include?

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The ideal renal diet provides enough protein to:

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Following kidney transplantation, dietary restrictions:

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of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease is:

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Recovery from kidney injury may begin with a period of diuresis and a patient's fluid status should be monitored closely.

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Adults with chronic kidney disease frequently develop wasting and PEM.

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It is necessary to monitor the fluid status of renal patients.The nurse understands that all of the following are indicative of fluid status except:

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Predialysis chronic kidney disease patients have higher protein needs than those on hemodialysis.

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About half of patients with acute kidney injury experience oliguria.This means that they produce less than _____ milliliters of urine per day.

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of the effects of nephrotic syndrome is a loss of vitamin D.This can result in _____ in children.

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part of the kidney that acts like a sieve to filter wastes is the:

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nurse in the dialysis unit understands that patients may experience various complications during hemodialysis.Which of the following is not a common complication during hemodialysis?

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various symptoms and complications that develop in the final stages of chronic kidney disease are collectively referred to as:

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Patients with nephrotic syndrome may require supplements of:

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People with chronic kidney disease frequently develop vitamin deficiencies due to all of the following except:

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