Chapter 21: Kidney Disease

Chapter 21: Kidney Disease

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The microscopic functional units of the kidney are called

a.	nephrons.
b.	glomeruli.
c.	tubules.
d.	loops of Henle.

 

 

ANS:  A

The nephron is the function unit of the kidney. It performs functions such as filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   425                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

2. The structure responsible for filtering the blood is the

a.	loop of Henle.
b.	proximal tubule.
c.	distal tubule.
d.	glomerulus.

 

 

ANS:  D

The glomerulus filters the blood. Only the larger blood proteins and cells remain behind in the circulating blood as it leaves the glomerulus.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   425-426         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

3. Disease conditions that can interfere with normal nephron function include

a.	obstruction and infection.
b.	chronic caffeine intake.
c.	chronic alcohol abuse.
d.	anemia.

 

 

ANS:  A

Obstruction and infection can interfere with normal nephron function.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   428                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

4. Glomerulonephritis or nephritic syndrome is one of the causes of

a.	stage 5 CKD or ESRD.
b.	stage 1 CKD.
c.	kidney stones.
d.	heart failure.

 

 

ANS:  A

Glomerulonephritis is one of the three most common causes of stage 5 CKD.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   429

TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

 

5. Clinical symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease do not include

a.	anemia.
b.	diabetes mellitus.
c.	hypertension.
d.	bone pain.

 

 

ANS:  B

Complications of chronic kidney disease do not include diabetes mellitus.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   428                TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

MSC:   NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation