Patho/ etiology
This is the most common cause of Chronic Kidney Disease
A. Glomerulonephritis
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Polycystic kidney disease
C. Diabetes Mellitus
This common symptom occurs because waste builds up in blood and causes extreme tiredness.
A. Fatigue
B. Hypertension
C. Respiratory distress
A. fatigue
Best indicator used to stage CKD :
A) Hemoglobin
B)Potassium
C) GFR
D) Sodium
C) GFR
How many times a week should a CKD patient be scheduled for hemodialysis?
A) 1
B) 9
C) 3
D) 8
C) 3
Which intervention helps best monitor fluid status in CKD?
A. Intake and output
B. Weekly weights
C. Blood glucose checks
D. Lung sounds only once per shift
A. Intake and output
CKD is primarily characterized by
A. Sudden kidney infection
B. Gradual irreversible loss of nephron function
C. Kidney stone obstruction
D. Acute dehydration
B. Gradual irreversible loss of nephron function
This swelling often appears in legs, ankles, or around the eyes due to fluid retention.
A. edema
B. oliguria
C. SOB
A. Edema
What is a normal BUN?
A) 6-19
B) 20-26
C) 35-45
D) 7-18
D) 7-18
A common antihypertensive used in CKD to slow progression:
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Antibiotics
D. Insulin
A. ACE inhibitors
Before giving antihypertensives in CKD, the nurse should first assess:
A. Reflexes
B. Blood pressure
C. Temperature
D. Bowel sounds
B. Blood pressure
Which hormone decreases in CKD causing anemia?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Erythropoietin
D. Thyroxine
C. Erythropoietin
Fluid overload in CKD presents as:
A. Dry mucous membranes
B. Edema and crackles in lungs
C. Weight loss
D. Hypotension
B. Edema and crackles in lungs
Procedure that removes kidney tissue to diagnose specific disease
A) renal biopsy
B) ultrasound
C) CT
D) MRI
A) renal biopsy
Which medication helps remove excess fluid in CKD?
A. Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide)
B. Statins
C. Antacids
D. Insulin
A. Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide)
Which intervention helps reduce pruritus in CKD?
A. Hot showers
B. Skin moisturizers and keeping nails short
C. Increased scratching
D. Alcohol-based lotions
B. Skin moisturizers and keeping nails short
CKD causes fluid overload because of:
A. Excess urination
B. Sodium and water retention
C. Increased sweating
D. Decreased thirst
B. Sodium and water retention
A hallmark symptom of advanced CKD is:
A. Fruity breath odor
B. Metallic taste and anorexia
C. Increased urine output
D. Hyperreflexia
B. Metallic taste and anorexia
Imaging test that evaluates kidney size, shape, and obstruction
A) Xray
B) Renal ultrasound
C) Biopsy
D) Barium Swallow
B) Renal ultrasound
Before starting dialysis, the nurse should prioritize assessing:
A. Hair texture
B. Vascular access patency (fistula/graft)
C. Skin temperature
D. Reflexes
B. Vascular access patency (fistula/graft)
What happens to GFR in CKD?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Stays the same
D. Fluctuates randomly
B. Decreases
The term for decreased urine output
A) Oliguria
B) Polyuria
C) Hematuria
D)Nocturia
A) oliguria
Test that detects overall abnormalities including protein and blood in urine.
A) CBC
B) Occult blood
C) Urinalysis
D) CT
C) Urinalysis
Which medication is given to treat anemia in CKD?
A. Furosemide
B. Erythropoietin (EPO)
C. Insulin
D. Heparin
B. Erythropoietin (EPO)