Nephrectomy Quiz

What is a nephrectomy?

• Surgical removal of a kidney

• Surgical removal of a liver

• Surgical removal of a heart

• Surgical removal of a lung

What are the two types of nephrectomy mentioned?

• Left and Right

• Upper and Lower

• Simple and Complex

• Partial and Complete

What is removed in a partial nephrectomy?

• Fatty tissues surrounding the kidney

• Adrenal gland

• Entire kidney

• Diseased portion of the kidney

What is another name for partial nephrectomy?

• Lung removal

• Liver transplant

• Radical nephrectomy

• Nephron sparing surgery

What is removed in a radical nephrectomy?

• Adrenal gland

• Diseased portion of the kidney

• Entire kidney

• Fatty tissues surrounding the kidney

What may be removed in radical nephrectomy if a tumor is close to it?

• Ureter

• Bladder

• Fatty tissues

• Adrenal gland

What is recommended after partial nephrectomy to preserve normal kidney function?

• Exercise excessively

• Stop drinking water

• Avoid all food

• Eat a healthy diet

What should be avoided after nephrectomy surgery?

• Resting

• Healthy diet

• Light exercises

• Strenuous activities

What are the risks of nephrectomy surgery?

• No complications

• Allergic reactions to food

• No risks

• Infections, bleeding, post-operative pneumonia

What may cause death if the remaining kidney does not function properly?

• Infections

• Post-operative pneumonia

• Failure of the remaining kidney

• Bleeding