NUR 201 Final exam Medical Surgical
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Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
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leading cause of chronic kidney failure - correct answer diabetes and hypertension
as GFR levels decrease, BUN and creatinine levels - correct answer increase
the most accurate indicator of kidney function - correct answer serum creatinine
clearance
potassium in kidney disease causes - correct answer fatal dysrhythmias have been
reported when serum potassium levels reach 7 - 8 mEq/L
potassium imbalance in kidney disease results from - correct answer decreased
secretion of potassium by the kidneys (hyperkalemia), the breakdown of cellular
protein, bleeding, and metabolic acidosis
sodium in kidney disease - correct answer impaired sodium excretion, sodium and
water are retained. sodium retention can contribute to edema, hypertension, and
heart failure
metabolic acidosis results from - correct answer the kidneys' impaired ability to
excrete acid, and from defective reabsorption and regeneration of bicarbonate
, NUR 201 Final exam Medical Surgical
Nursing Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
WCU
most common cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease - correct answer
cardiovascular diseases such as: MI, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease,
heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and stroke
in severe acidosis the respiratory system may attempt to compensate with - correct
answer kussmaul breathing which results with increased CO2 removal by exhalation
Chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) develops as - correct
answer a systemic disorder of mineral and bone metabolism caused by progressive
deterioration in kidney function
the usual first indication of kidney damage - correct answer proteiunria
screening for chronic kidney disease involves - correct answer a dipstick evaluation of
protein in the urine or evaluation for microalbuminuria
urinalysis can detect - correct answer RBCs, WBCs, protein, casts and glucose
, NUR 201 Final exam Medical Surgical
Nursing Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
WCU
ultrasound of the kidneys can detect - correct answer obstruction and the size of the
kidneys
equations to estimate GFR are - correct answer Crockcroft-Gault formula and
modification of diet in renal disease study equation
what is end stage renal disease (ESRD) - correct answer when the GRF is less than 15
mL/min; dialysis or transplantation is required to maintain life
a nurse is caring for a client who has nephrotic syndrome and has been taking
prednisone for 3 days. what adverse effect should the nurse monitor for and report to
the provider? - correct answer sore throat: glucocorticoids depress the natural
immune system and increase the client's risk for infection, a sore throat can indicate
an infection
a nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who received hemodialysis 1 hr ago. when
evaluating the client's status after dialysis, which information should the nurse assess
for first? - correct answer vital signs: when using the ABC approach to client care, the
nurse should determine that the priority information to assess the client's vs
Nursing Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
WCU
leading cause of chronic kidney failure - correct answer diabetes and hypertension
as GFR levels decrease, BUN and creatinine levels - correct answer increase
the most accurate indicator of kidney function - correct answer serum creatinine
clearance
potassium in kidney disease causes - correct answer fatal dysrhythmias have been
reported when serum potassium levels reach 7 - 8 mEq/L
potassium imbalance in kidney disease results from - correct answer decreased
secretion of potassium by the kidneys (hyperkalemia), the breakdown of cellular
protein, bleeding, and metabolic acidosis
sodium in kidney disease - correct answer impaired sodium excretion, sodium and
water are retained. sodium retention can contribute to edema, hypertension, and
heart failure
metabolic acidosis results from - correct answer the kidneys' impaired ability to
excrete acid, and from defective reabsorption and regeneration of bicarbonate
, NUR 201 Final exam Medical Surgical
Nursing Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
WCU
most common cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease - correct answer
cardiovascular diseases such as: MI, ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease,
heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and stroke
in severe acidosis the respiratory system may attempt to compensate with - correct
answer kussmaul breathing which results with increased CO2 removal by exhalation
Chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) develops as - correct
answer a systemic disorder of mineral and bone metabolism caused by progressive
deterioration in kidney function
the usual first indication of kidney damage - correct answer proteiunria
screening for chronic kidney disease involves - correct answer a dipstick evaluation of
protein in the urine or evaluation for microalbuminuria
urinalysis can detect - correct answer RBCs, WBCs, protein, casts and glucose
, NUR 201 Final exam Medical Surgical
Nursing Latest 2026–2027 100% Verified
Questions & Correct Answers Graded A -
WCU
ultrasound of the kidneys can detect - correct answer obstruction and the size of the
kidneys
equations to estimate GFR are - correct answer Crockcroft-Gault formula and
modification of diet in renal disease study equation
what is end stage renal disease (ESRD) - correct answer when the GRF is less than 15
mL/min; dialysis or transplantation is required to maintain life
a nurse is caring for a client who has nephrotic syndrome and has been taking
prednisone for 3 days. what adverse effect should the nurse monitor for and report to
the provider? - correct answer sore throat: glucocorticoids depress the natural
immune system and increase the client's risk for infection, a sore throat can indicate
an infection
a nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who received hemodialysis 1 hr ago. when
evaluating the client's status after dialysis, which information should the nurse assess
for first? - correct answer vital signs: when using the ABC approach to client care, the
nurse should determine that the priority information to assess the client's vs
