Question 1

_____ is a condition in which stones develop in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) Nephrolithiasis 
B) Polycystic kidney disease 
C) Nephritis 
D) Nephrosclerosis 
A) Nephrolithiasis 
B) Polycystic kidney disease 
C) Nephritis 
D) Nephrosclerosis A

Question 2

Hazel's dietary intake is inadequate. How can you get her to eat more?

Accepted Answer

If she is not eating because she does not have the desire to live, spend additional time with her to make her value her self-worth. Including her in the planning of her nursing care will make her feel more valuable, and as a contributing member of society. Encourage visits with her family. Encourage her to take day trips with her family. Let her plan her meals and accommodate her likes and dislikes. Serve her appealing foods. Include her family in her care planning.
Glen comes to the emergency room with severe pain in his flank area. He is 54 and very active and states, "I am never sick, what could be wrong with me?" His color is pale, and the skin is moist and clammy. The doctor has diagnosed Glen with a kidney stone.

Question 3

Approximately how many liters of urine are excreted per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 L 
B) 5 L 
C) 1.5 L 
D) 15 L 
A) 10 L 
B) 5 L 
C) 1.5 L 
D) 15 L C

Question 4

Milk is normally restricted to 1/2 cup per day for dialysis clients because it is high in what?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) potassium 
A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) potassium

Question 5

Hemodialysis is the removal of waste products from the blood by injecting the flushing solution into the abdomen and using the client's peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Large amounts of _____ are helpful in diluting urine for the treatment of renal stones.

Accepted Answer

A) fats 
B) fluids 
C) proteins 
D) carbohydrates 
A) fats 
B) fluids 
C) proteins 
D) carbohydrates

Question 7

Renal stones are classified according to their _____.

Accepted Answer

A) location 
B) composition 
C) size 
D) shape 
A) location 
B) composition 
C) size 
D) shape

Question 8

Describe hemodialysis.

Accepted Answer

The blood is diverted through an access

Question 9

Why has the physician ordered Epogen®?

Accepted Answer

It is a biological r

Question 10

Kidneys make the final conversion of what vitamin?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin E 
A) vitamin D 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin E

Question 11

Discuss the etiology of renal diseases.

Accepted Answer

Kidney disorders can be initially caused

Question 12

_____ is the condition when urinary output is less than 500 mL/day.

Accepted Answer

A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Oliguria 
C) Acute renal failure 
D) Renal stones 
A) Cystic fibrosis 
B) Oliguria 
C) Acute renal failure 
D) Renal stones

Question 13

Describe the function and the action of the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

The kidneys excrete wastes, maintain vol

Question 14

When the kidneys are unable to adequately eliminate nitrogenous waste from the body, a urinary tract infection occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

State nursing diagnosis statements for Hazel and explain the validity of each.

Accepted Answer

Hazel has ineffective role performance r

Question 16

If there was substantial bone loss before a kidney transplant, additional calcium and _____ may be necessary following the transplant.

Accepted Answer

A) potassium 
B) carbohydrate 
C) phosphorus 
D) fat 
A) potassium 
B) carbohydrate 
C) phosphorus 
D) fat

Question 17

Which of the following are among the functions of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) secrete certain hormones, dilute electrolytes 
B) excrete hormones, recycle electrolytes 
C) maintain volume of body fluids, dilute electrolytes 
D) secrete certain hormones, excrete wastes 
A) secrete certain hormones, dilute electrolytes 
B) excrete hormones, recycle electrolytes 
C) maintain volume of body fluids, dilute electrolytes 
D) secrete certain hormones, excrete wastes

Question 18

Kidney failure is reversible with appropriate diet and hemodialysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The use of salt substitutes is not recommended for clients with renal disease. Why?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalemia tends to occur in

Question 20

Each kidney contains approximately 100,000 working parts called nephrons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Diet and Renal Disease

_____ is a condition in which stones develop in the kidneys.

Hazel's dietary intake is inadequate. How can you get her to eat more?

Approximately how many liters of urine are excreted per day?

Milk is normally restricted to 1/2 cup per day for dialysis clients because it is high in what?

Hemodialysis is the removal of waste products from the blood by injecting the flushing solution into the abdomen and using the client's peritoneum as the semipermeable membrane.

Large amounts of _____ are helpful in diluting urine for the treatment of renal stones.

Renal stones are classified according to their _____.

Describe hemodialysis.

Why has the physician ordered Epogen®?

Kidneys make the final conversion of what vitamin?

Discuss the etiology of renal diseases.

_____ is the condition when urinary output is less than 500 mL/day.

Describe the function and the action of the kidneys.

When the kidneys are unable to adequately eliminate nitrogenous waste from the body, a urinary tract infection occurs.

State nursing diagnosis statements for Hazel and explain the validity of each.

If there was substantial bone loss before a kidney transplant, additional calcium and _____ may be necessary following the transplant.

Which of the following are among the functions of the kidneys?

Kidney failure is reversible with appropriate diet and hemodialysis.

The use of salt substitutes is not recommended for clients with renal disease. Why?

Each kidney contains approximately 100,000 working parts called nephrons.

The Relationship of Nutrition and Health

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Lipids Fats

Proteins

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

Weight Management Across the Life Cycle

Diet and Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

Diet and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Diet and Cancer

Foodborne Illness, Allergies, and Intolerances

Nutritional Care of Clients With Special Needs

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