Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

The ideal renal diet provides enough protein to:

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 6

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 7

Adults with chronic kidney disease frequently develop wasting and PEM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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. 
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 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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. 
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 19

Nephrotic syndrome is a result of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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

Patients with nephrotic syndrome may require supplements of:

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:

The ideal renal diet provides enough protein to:

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

Adults with chronic kidney disease frequently develop wasting and PEM.

of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease is:

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

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

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

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

Following kidney transplantation, dietary restrictions:

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?

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

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?

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

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

Nephrotic syndrome is a result of:

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

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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