WorksheetsKidneys
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What happens in the glomerulus?
facilitated diffusion
ultrafiltration
active transport
selective reabsorption
Where does selective reabsorption occur?
collecting duct
loop of Henle
distal convoluted tubule
proximal convoluted tubule
Which hormone affects the permeability of the collecting duct?
(a)
In which regions of the nephron can water be reabsorbed?
4
3
8
7
Which processes are involved in selective reabsorption?
co-transport
active transport
diffusion
facilitated diffusion
Which of the following CANNOT be filtered out of the blood?
glucose
amino acids
proteins
urea
What is the name of the blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney (and back to the heart)?
(a)
Into which part of the nephron does the glomerular filtrate pass initially?
collecting duct
loop of Henle
Bowman's capsule
proximal convoluted tubule
State the nitrogenous compound excreted by the kidney
(a)
Which artery supplies the kidney with oxygenated blood?
Hepatic
Coronary
Renal
Carotid
These are main functions of kidney, except
Maintaining overall fluid balance.
Regulating and filtering minerals from blood.
Filtering waste materials from food, medications and toxic substances.
Secrete enzyme for triggering the digestive system to digest.
What is the most important part of each kidney?
Nephrons
Ureter
Renal Artery
Bladder
The nurse is providing education to a patient newly diagnosed with CKD. Which of the following dietary recommendations are correct? SATA
Decreased Protein
Decreased Sodium
Decreased Phosphorus
Decreased Potassium
Increased fluids
Which of the following foods are high in potassium and should be avoided by a client with CKD? SATA
A green leafy salad
A baked potato
An avocado
A banana
A pineapple
Which of the following foods are high in potassium and should be avoided by a client with CKD? SATA
A green leady salad
Pork
Chicken
Organ meats
Whole Milk
The nurse is caring for a client with GFR of 29. The nurse understands that this is considered what stage of kidney failure?
Stage 5
Stage 4
Stage 3
Stage 2
A patient with CKD has a low erythropoietin (EPO) level. The patient is at risk for which of the following?
Hypercalcemia
Blood clots
Hyperkalemia
Anemia
The nurse is caring for a client with ESRD and fluid volume overload. Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities should the nurse expect to see? SATA
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalemia
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypernatremia
A 55 year old female patient was recently diagnosed with stage 2 CKD. The patient has a history of uncontrolled HTN and DM. Which medication ordered by the physician will help treat the patient's hypertension along with providing a protective mechanism to the kidneys?
Lisinopril
Metoprolol
Verapamil
Amlodipine
A patient with Stage 5 CKD is experiencing extreme pruritus and has several areas of crystallized white deposits on the skin. As the nurse, you know this is due to excessive amounts of what substance found in the blood?
Urea
Calcium
Erythropoietin
Phosphate
A nurse is caring for a client with stage three kidney disease. Which of the following statements is correct about this stage of CKD?
Patient's must have uremic symptoms to have stage 3 CKD.
Patient with stage 3 CKD need to increase their protein intake.
Patients with stage 3 CKD are often asymptomatic except for periods of illness or stress.
Once a patient has stage 3 CKD they will need to begin dialysis.
