CKD

Patho/ etiology

100

This is the most common cause of Chronic Kidney Disease

A. Glomerulonephritis
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Polycystic kidney disease

C. Diabetes Mellitus 

200

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 

300

Which hormone decreases in CKD causing anemia?
A. Insulin
B. ADH
C. Erythropoietin
D. Thyroxine

C. Erythropoietin

400

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

500

What happens to GFR in CKD?
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Stays the same
D. Fluctuates randomly

B. Decreases

signs/symptoms

100

This common symptom occurs because waste builds up in blood and causes extreme tiredness. 

A. Fatigue 

B. Hypertension

C. Respiratory distress

A. fatigue 

200

This swelling often appears in legs, ankles, or around the eyes due to fluid retention. 

A. edema

B. oliguria

C. SOB

A. Edema

300

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

400

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

500

The term for decreased urine output

A) Oliguria 

B) Polyuria

C) Hematuria

D)Nocturia

A) oliguria 

dx tests

100

Best indicator used to stage CKD : 
A) Hemoglobin 

B)Potassium 

C) GFR

D) Sodium 

C) GFR

200

What is a normal BUN? 

A) 6-19

B) 20-26

C) 35-45

D) 7-18

D) 7-18

300

Procedure that removes kidney tissue to diagnose specific disease

A) renal biopsy 

B) ultrasound

C) CT

D) MRI

A) renal biopsy 

400

Imaging test that evaluates kidney size, shape, and obstruction 

A) Xray

B) Renal ultrasound 

C) Biopsy

D) Barium Swallow

B) Renal ultrasound 

500

Test that detects overall abnormalities including protein and blood in urine. 

A) CBC

B) Occult blood

C) Urinalysis 

D) CT

C) Urinalysis 

medical management

100

How many times a week should a CKD patient be scheduled for hemodialysis? 

A) 1 

B) 9

C) 3

D) 8

C) 3 

200

A common antihypertensive used in CKD to slow progression:
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Antibiotics
D. Insulin

A. ACE inhibitors

300

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)

400

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)

500

Which medication is given to treat anemia in CKD?
A. Furosemide
B. Erythropoietin (EPO)
C. Insulin
D. Heparin

B. Erythropoietin (EPO)

nursing interventions

100

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

200

Before giving antihypertensives in CKD, the nurse should first assess:
A. Reflexes
B. Blood pressure
C. Temperature
D. Bowel sounds

B. Blood pressure

300

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