When protein is found in the urine, which part of the kidney is responsible?
a. afferent arteries
b. efferent arteries
c. glomerulus
d. tubule
Q. 2The client in chronic renal failure is most likely to develop what acid-base imbalance?
a. respiratory acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis
c. metabolic acidosis
d. metabolic alkalosis
Q. 3A client in chronic renal failure most likely would become anemic because of:
a. being unable to eat.
b. a lack of erythropoetin production.
c. urinary protein losses exceeding 3.5 grams daily.
d. abnormal accumulation of nitrogen-containing substances.
Q. 4The effectiveness of the DASH eating plan can be limited with:
a. sodium intake of 1500 milligrams daily.
b. low intake of calcium.
c. more fiber in the diet.
d. weight loss.
Q. 5In order to provide competent care to patients with hypertension, the nurse understands that:
a. repeated blood pressures ausculated at 140/90 represent a high-normal reading.
b. hypertension has the highest incidence and prevalence among Native Americans.
c. clients can recognize when the blood pressure is elevated by headache, dizziness, or pounding of the heart.
d. sustained elevated blood pressure is a primary cause of renal failure and cerebral vascular accident (CVA).
Q. 6When a client asks if antioxidant vitamin supplements help with prevention of CHD, what is the appropriate response?
a. No studies have indicated that supplementation with these vitamins can cause harm.
b. Evidence demonstrates that diets high in vitamins A, D, E, and K directly prevent CHD.
c. Antioxidants can interfere with oxidized LDL that advances development of atherosclerosis.
d. Data is insufficient to make recommendations related to effects of antioxidants on their ability to prevent CHF.
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