Question 1

Which of the following vegetables are low in potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  beans, artichokes, beets 
B)  squashes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts 
C)  cucumbers, celery, onions 
D)  carrots, lentils, parsnips 
E)  potatoes, pumpkins, legumes 
A)  beans, artichokes, beets 
B)  squashes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts 
C)  cucumbers, celery, onions 
D)  carrots, lentils, parsnips 
E)  potatoes, pumpkins, legumes C

Question 2

Most commonly, kidney function is measured by the _______________.

Accepted Answer

glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

Question 3

Which vitamin supplements are typically indicated for people with chronic kidney disease (HD and PD patients)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A, B6, and E 
B)  B-complex, C and D 
C)  A, B9, and K 
D)  B-complex, D, and E 
E)  A, C, and K 
A)  A, B6, and E 
B)  B-complex, C and D 
C)  A, B9, and K 
D)  B-complex, D, and E 
E)  A, C, and K B

Question 4

Which tubular component in the kidney collects the glomerular filtrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  loop of Henle 
B)  efferent tubule 
C)  afferent tubule 
D)  Bowman's capsule 
E)  distal tubule 
A)  loop of Henle 
B)  efferent tubule 
C)  afferent tubule 
D)  Bowman's capsule 
E)  distal tubule

Question 5

What is the GFR in patients with Stage 5 kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 
B)  about 70 mL/min/1.73 m2 
C)  less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 
D)  about 25 mL/min/1.73 m2 
E)  less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 
A)  less than 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 
B)  about 70 mL/min/1.73 m2 
C)  less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 
D)  about 25 mL/min/1.73 m2 
E)  less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m2

Question 6

Which fruits are low in potassium?

Accepted Answer

A)  bananas, cantaloupes, figs 
B)  oranges, papayas, prunes 
C)  apples, grapes, raspberries 
D)  kiwis, mangos, nectarines 
E)  avocados, pomegranates, raisins 
A)  bananas, cantaloupes, figs 
B)  oranges, papayas, prunes 
C)  apples, grapes, raspberries 
D)  kiwis, mangos, nectarines 
E)  avocados, pomegranates, raisins

Question 7

How many grams per serving of animal protein does the National Renal Diet recommend for people on kidney dialysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  16-20 
B)  12-15 
C)  9-11 
D)  6-8 
E)  3-5 
A)  16-20 
B)  12-15 
C)  9-11 
D)  6-8 
E)  3-5

Question 8

Which meat is considered a high-sodium food?

Accepted Answer

A)  chicken 
B)  pork loin 
C)  pepperoni 
D)  steak 
E)  fillet of salmon 
A)  chicken 
B)  pork loin 
C)  pepperoni 
D)  steak 
E)  fillet of salmon

Question 9

Which of the following is the leading cause of kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  hypotension 
C)  kidney trauma 
D)  heart disease 
E)  bacterial infection 
A)  diabetes 
B)  hypotension 
C)  kidney trauma 
D)  heart disease 
E)  bacterial infection

Question 10

Describe the use of immunosuppressants for kidney transplants.

Accepted Answer

Immunosuppressant medications such as co

Question 11

List the factors that increase protein requirements for people with chronic kidney disease.

Accepted Answer

Factors that increase protein requiremen

Question 12

KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD because of the congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6'  WT: 170 pounds (77 kg)  
-KL visits a dietitian. What information will the dietician most likely share with him?

Accepted Answer

A)  He has less of a dietary potassium restriction than he would on HD. 
B)  His dietary phosphorus is unrestricted. 
C)  His fluid intake must be ''output plus 1,000 cc.'' 
D)  He needs to limit protein of high biological value. 
E)  He cannot consume any sweet fruits. 
A)  He has less of a dietary potassium restriction than he would on HD. 
B)  His dietary phosphorus is unrestricted. 
C)  His fluid intake must be ''output plus 1,000 cc.'' 
D)  He needs to limit protein of high biological value. 
E)  He cannot consume any sweet fruits.

Question 13

How long do the typical hemodialysis treatments take on average?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes 
B)  2 hours 
C)  4 hours 
D)  8 hours 
E)  12 hours 
A)  30 minutes 
B)  2 hours 
C)  4 hours 
D)  8 hours 
E)  12 hours

Question 14

Describe the procedure of hemodialysis.

Accepted Answer

Since dialysis therapy requires access t

Question 15

CKD patients are unable to synthesize adequate amounts of endogenous _______________, a hormone that is made by renal tubular cells and important for production of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

erythropoi

Question 16

List the types of renal replacement therapy for CKD stage 5.

Accepted Answer

Currently two major types of r

Question 17

Corticosteroids, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and sirolimus are all examples of which type of medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  NSAIDs 
B)  analgesics 
C)  antibacterial agents 
D)  immunosuppressants 
E)  antivirals 
A)  NSAIDs 
B)  analgesics 
C)  antibacterial agents 
D)  immunosuppressants 
E)  antivirals

Question 18

The enzyme _______________ is produced by the kidney and is necessary for the initiation of the renin-angiotensin control of fluid balance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzyme _______________ is produced by the...

Question 19

Secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients can progress to severe, intractable forms of _______________ disease.

Accepted Answer

bone or os

Question 20

Diabetes, hypotension, and heart disease are the leading causes of kidney failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Diseases of the Renal System

Which of the following vegetables are low in potassium?

Most commonly, kidney function is measured by the _______________.

Which vitamin supplements are typically indicated for people with chronic kidney disease (HD and PD patients)?

Which tubular component in the kidney collects the glomerular filtrate?

What is the GFR in patients with Stage 5 kidney disease?

Which fruits are low in potassium?

How many grams per serving of animal protein does the National Renal Diet recommend for people on kidney dialysis?

Which meat is considered a high-sodium food?

Which of the following is the leading cause of kidney failure?

Describe the use of immunosuppressants for kidney transplants.

List the factors that increase protein requirements for people with chronic kidney disease.

KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD because of the congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6' WT: 170 pounds (77 kg) -KL visits a dietitian. What information will the dietician most likely share with him?

How long do the typical hemodialysis treatments take on average?

Describe the procedure of hemodialysis.

CKD patients are unable to synthesize adequate amounts of endogenous _______________, a hormone that is made by renal tubular cells and important for production of red blood cells.

List the types of renal replacement therapy for CKD stage 5.

Corticosteroids, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil, and sirolimus are all examples of which type of medication?

The enzyme _______________ is produced by the kidney and is necessary for the initiation of the renin-angiotensin control of fluid balance.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients can progress to severe, intractable forms of _______________ disease.

Diabetes, hypotension, and heart disease are the leading causes of kidney failure.

Role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Health Care System

Overview the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Assessment Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process

Nutrition Intervention Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition Informatics and Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid Base Balance

Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury the Role of the Immune System

Nutritional Genomics

Pharmacology

Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance

Diseases of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Diseases of the Liver Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Diseases of the Endocrine System

Diseases of the Hematological System

Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System

Diseases of the Respiratory System

Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill

Neoplastic Disease

Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

Metabolic Disorders

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