The term oliguria refers to:
a. a reduced amount of urine in relation to fluid intake.
b. the presence of blood in the urine.
c. the presence of excess serum proteins in the urine.
d. a complete lack of urinary excretion.
Q. 2Patients with renal disease usually have a chronic state of inflammation, as shown by elevated serum levels of:
a. C-reactive protein.
b. prealbumin.
c. platelets.
d. white blood cells.
Q. 3Normal GFR is:
a. 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
b. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2.
c. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2.
d. 140 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Q. 4A client with GFR of 15 mL/min/1.73 m2 has:
a. stage 2 CKD.
b. stage 3 CKD.
c. stage 4 CKD.
d. stage 5 CKD.
Q. 5The main function of the distal tubule of the nephron
a. maintenance of acid-base balance.
b. exchange of water and sodium.
c. reabsorption of water.
d. resorption of nutrients.
Q. 6In patients without diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most commonly caused by:
a. systemic infections.
b. immune-mediated mechanisms.
c. hormonal and endocrine mechanisms.
d. dietary and lifestyle factors.
Q. 7Normal nephron function is adversely affected by:
a. protein deficiency.
b. chronic hypertension.
c. chronic alcohol abuse.
d. hepatic failure.
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