Question 1

It would be most challenging to design a diet for chronic renal failure for

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A)  a patient with elevated levels of serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol. 
B)  a patient with hypertension. 
C)  someone who follows a vegan eating pattern. 
D)  someone who adheres to strict kosher food laws. 
A)  a patient with elevated levels of serum low-density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol. 
B)  a patient with hypertension. 
C)  someone who follows a vegan eating pattern. 
D)  someone who adheres to strict kosher food laws. C

Question 2

Patients with chronic renal failure often need supplements that contain an active form of vitamin

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A)  A. 
B)  C. 
C)  D. 
D)  K. 
A)  A. 
B)  C. 
C)  D. 
D)  K. C

Question 3

Of the following,the meal that would be best to include as part of a renal diet plan is

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A)  cheese omelet with biscuits. 
B)  baked chicken with rice and green beans. 
C)  bean burrito with tortilla chips and salsa. 
D)  peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. 
A)  cheese omelet with biscuits. 
B)  baked chicken with rice and green beans. 
C)  bean burrito with tortilla chips and salsa. 
D)  peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. B

Question 4

The person who is most likely to develop chronic kidney disease is a(n)

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A)  obese woman with elevated levels of LDL cholesterol. 
B)  man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. 
C)  man who drinks two alcoholic beverages a day and smokes cigarettes. 
D)  woman with tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 
A)  obese woman with elevated levels of LDL cholesterol. 
B)  man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. 
C)  man who drinks two alcoholic beverages a day and smokes cigarettes. 
D)  woman with tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Question 5

If a patient with acute renal failure gains 2 lb in 24 hours,the cause is likely to be

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A)  urea retention. 
B)  fluid retention. 
C)  increased fat stores. 
D)  increased muscle mass. 
A)  urea retention. 
B)  fluid retention. 
C)  increased fat stores. 
D)  increased muscle mass.

Question 6

A patient who has calcium oxalate kidney stones should

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A)  limit foods with high levels of calcium. 
B)  avoid calcium supplements. 
C)  limit foods with high levels of oxalate. 
D)  avoid lower quality vegetable proteins. 
A)  limit foods with high levels of calcium. 
B)  avoid calcium supplements. 
C)  limit foods with high levels of oxalate. 
D)  avoid lower quality vegetable proteins.

Question 7

Protein needs of patients with acute renal failure who do not need dialysis are

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A)  lower than those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
B)  the same as those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
C)  higher than those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
D)  dependent on the volume of urine produced. 
A)  lower than those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
B)  the same as those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
C)  higher than those of patients receiving hemodialysis. 
D)  dependent on the volume of urine produced.

Question 8

Two weeks after a patient has undergone renal transplantation,his or her energy needs

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A)  are lower than normal. 
B)  are higher than normal. 
C)  fluctuate from day to day. 
D)  depend on nutritional status before surgery. 
A)  are lower than normal. 
B)  are higher than normal. 
C)  fluctuate from day to day. 
D)  depend on nutritional status before surgery.

Question 9

It is most appropriate to take medications to reduce serum phosphorus levels

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A)  with fluids. 
B)  with meals. 
C)  between meals. 
D)  one hour after meals. 
A)  with fluids. 
B)  with meals. 
C)  between meals. 
D)  one hour after meals.

Question 10

If a patient with third-degree burns covering 40% of the body surface area suddenly exhibits high blood pressure and edema and is not producing urine,he or she has probably developed

Accepted Answer

A)  severe malnutrition. 
B)  nephrotic syndrome. 
C)  chronic renal failure. 
D)  acute renal failure. 
A)  severe malnutrition. 
B)  nephrotic syndrome. 
C)  chronic renal failure. 
D)  acute renal failure.

Question 11

Kidney disease affects the body's ability to maintain

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A)  body temperature. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  bone health. 
D)  bowel function. 
A)  body temperature. 
B)  body weight. 
C)  bone health. 
D)  bowel function.

Question 12

In comparison with patients treated with hemodialysis,patients treated with peritoneal dialysis have _____ dietary protein needs.

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A)  slightly higher 
B)  slightly lower 
C)  much higher 
D)  much lower 
A)  slightly higher 
B)  slightly lower 
C)  much higher 
D)  much lower

Question 13

The most important advice for preventing kidney stones is to

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A)  restrict dietary calcium intake. 
B)  increase dietary protein intake. 
C)  drink at least 10 to 12 cups of fluid daily. 
D)  achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. 
A)  restrict dietary calcium intake. 
B)  increase dietary protein intake. 
C)  drink at least 10 to 12 cups of fluid daily. 
D)  achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

Question 14

The National Renal Diet

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A)  provides carefully calculated menus for patients with chronic renal failure. 
B)  provides flexible meal planning tools for patients with chronic renal failure. 
C)  provides lists of foods that are acceptable for patients with chronic renal failure. 
D)  allows patients with chronic renal failure to select foods without the help of a registered dietitian. 
A)  provides carefully calculated menus for patients with chronic renal failure. 
B)  provides flexible meal planning tools for patients with chronic renal failure. 
C)  provides lists of foods that are acceptable for patients with chronic renal failure. 
D)  allows patients with chronic renal failure to select foods without the help of a registered dietitian.

Question 15

Before development of end-stage renal disease,the primary focus of nutrition therapy for patients with chronic renal failure is

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting intake of sodium and fluid. 
B)  limiting foods that produce toxic metabolic byproducts. 
C)  providing sufficient protein to prevent secondary complications. 
D)  providing adequate energy,protein,and nutrients to promote recovery. 
A)  limiting intake of sodium and fluid. 
B)  limiting foods that produce toxic metabolic byproducts. 
C)  providing sufficient protein to prevent secondary complications. 
D)  providing adequate energy,protein,and nutrients to promote recovery.

Question 16

If a patient with chronic renal failure begins peritoneal dialysis,his or her protein intake should

Accepted Answer

A)  be calculated on the basis of the degree of malnutrition. 
B)  be determined by the patient's blood urea nitrogen level. 
C)  decrease because the patient is not losing protein in urine. 
D)  increase because protein is lost into the dialysate. 
A)  be calculated on the basis of the degree of malnutrition. 
B)  be determined by the patient's blood urea nitrogen level. 
C)  decrease because the patient is not losing protein in urine. 
D)  increase because protein is lost into the dialysate.

Question 17

If a patient wishes to continue working and be active during the day,the best kind of peritoneal dialysis would be

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent. 
B)  manual. 
C)  mechanical. 
D)  continuous ambulatory. 
A)  intermittent. 
B)  manual. 
C)  mechanical. 
D)  continuous ambulatory.

Question 18

In a patient who is receiving steroids after renal transplantation,it is important to monitor _____ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin 
B)  blood glucose 
C)  blood urea nitrogen 
D)  serum phosphorus 
A)  hemoglobin 
B)  blood glucose 
C)  blood urea nitrogen 
D)  serum phosphorus

Question 19

If a patient with chronic renal failure develops anemia,he or she probably needs to be given

Accepted Answer

A)  erythropoietin. 
B)  vitamin B₁₂ supplements. 
C)  folate supplements. 
D)  red blood cells. 
A)  erythropoietin. 
B)  vitamin B₁₂ supplements. 
C)  folate supplements. 
D)  red blood cells.

Question 20

The nurse would be most concerned if a family member visited a patient during hemodialysis treatment and brought the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  a salad with olive oil dressing and chopped egg. 
B)  a bagel with homemade jam. 
C)  unsalted pretzel sticks and honey. 
D)  a chocolate milkshake. 
A)  a salad with olive oil dressing and chopped egg. 
B)  a bagel with homemade jam. 
C)  unsalted pretzel sticks and honey. 
D)  a chocolate milkshake.

It would be most challenging to design a diet for chronic renal failure for

Patients with chronic renal failure often need supplements that contain an active form of vitamin

Of the following,the meal that would be best to include as part of a renal diet plan is

The person who is most likely to develop chronic kidney disease is a(n)

If a patient with acute renal failure gains 2 lb in 24 hours,the cause is likely to be

A patient who has calcium oxalate kidney stones should

Protein needs of patients with acute renal failure who do not need dialysis are

Two weeks after a patient has undergone renal transplantation,his or her energy needs

It is most appropriate to take medications to reduce serum phosphorus levels

If a patient with third-degree burns covering 40% of the body surface area suddenly exhibits high blood pressure and edema and is not producing urine,he or she has probably developed

Kidney disease affects the body's ability to maintain

In comparison with patients treated with hemodialysis,patients treated with peritoneal dialysis have _____ dietary protein needs.

The most important advice for preventing kidney stones is to

The National Renal Diet

Before development of end-stage renal disease,the primary focus of nutrition therapy for patients with chronic renal failure is

If a patient with chronic renal failure begins peritoneal dialysis,his or her protein intake should

If a patient wishes to continue working and be active during the day,the best kind of peritoneal dialysis would be

In a patient who is receiving steroids after renal transplantation,it is important to monitor _____ levels.

If a patient with chronic renal failure develops anemia,he or she probably needs to be given

The nurse would be most concerned if a family member visited a patient during hemodialysis treatment and brought the patient

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Exam 18: Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

It would be most challenging to design a diet for chronic renal failure for

Patients with chronic renal failure often need supplements that contain an active form of vitamin

Of the following,the meal that would be best to include as part of a renal diet plan is

The person who is most likely to develop chronic kidney disease is a(n)

If a patient with acute renal failure gains 2 lb in 24 hours,the cause is likely to be

A patient who has calcium oxalate kidney stones should

Protein needs of patients with acute renal failure who do not need dialysis are

Two weeks after a patient has undergone renal transplantation,his or her energy needs

It is most appropriate to take medications to reduce serum phosphorus levels

If a patient with third-degree burns covering 40% of the body surface area suddenly exhibits high blood pressure and edema and is not producing urine,he or she has probably developed

Kidney disease affects the body's ability to maintain

In comparison with patients treated with hemodialysis,patients treated with peritoneal dialysis have _____ dietary protein needs.

The most important advice for preventing kidney stones is to

The National Renal Diet

Before development of end-stage renal disease,the primary focus of nutrition therapy for patients with chronic renal failure is

If a patient with chronic renal failure begins peritoneal dialysis,his or her protein intake should

If a patient wishes to continue working and be active during the day,the best kind of peritoneal dialysis would be

In a patient who is receiving steroids after renal transplantation,it is important to monitor _____ levels.

If a patient with chronic renal failure develops anemia,he or she probably needs to be given

The nurse would be most concerned if a family member visited a patient during hemodialysis treatment and brought the patient

Wellness Nutrition

Personal and Community Nutrition

Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Across The Life Span

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

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