EDAPT: Nutrition and Renal HealthEDAPT Nutrition and Renal Health – Comprehensive Kidney Disease & Dialysis Exam Questions with Rationales Graded A+

EDAPT: Nutrition and Renal HealthEDAPT Nutrition and Renal Health – Comprehensive Kidney Disease & Dialysis Exam Questions with Rationales Graded A+ (CKD, Renal Diets, Electrolytes & Kidney Stones)Latest Updated 2026 What are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease? Select all that apply. Heart disease Diabetes Hypertension Corel (pronouns: she/her/hers) is beginning dialysis and is taking a phosphate binder. She asks the nurse why she needs to take phosphate binders. What is the nurse's best response? "Phosphate excretion by the kidneys is impaired." Which electrolytes need to be monitored or restricted for clients with kidney failure? Select all that apply. Magnesium Phosphorous Sodium Potassium Calcium Sort the foods below into what would be considered a kidney-friendly diet. High Amounts of These Foods: Vegetables Fruits Whole grains Low Amounts of These Foods: Meats Dairy products Avoid These Foods: Processed and refined foods Salty snacks Fast foods Mike (pronouns: he/him/his) has a history of oxalate-based kidney stones. He is eating rhubarb pie for dessert. In the images below, select a beverage that the nurse would suggest for Mike to reduce his chance of getting a kidney stone. Milk Tim (pronouns: he/him/his) is at risk for chronic kidney disease and is at his favorite restaurant. Which items should Tim select to comply with the protein restrictions of his renal diet? Select all that apply. Broccoli and cauliflower Pinto beans Grilled chicken breast During a hemodialysis treatment, Regina (pronouns: she/her/hers) tells the nurse she is having some odd sensations in her chest. The nurse discovers she has an irregular heartbeat. This can be caused by an imbalance of which electrolyte? Potassium The nurse is educating a client about fluid restrictions. What are some signs of fluid overload that the nurse should review with the client? Select all that apply. Fatigue Peripheral edema Difficulty breathing laying down The nurse is assigned to Brad Thompson (pronouns: he/him/his) who was diagnosed today with acute renal failure and will need dialysis. What interventions should the nurse expect to perform? Monitor intake and output closely Brad was told to limit his potassium intake due to his renal failure. In the images below, select the food that he should avoid. Avocado Brad has been coming in three times a week for his dialysis treatments. Today, he reports to the nurse about itchy skin. The nurse notices the areas of crystallized white deposits on his arms. What is this caused by? High amounts of urea Brad is hungry for a snack and is reading the food label. Which ingredients are of concern for someone on a renal diet? Select all that apply. Cheddar cheese Monocalcium phosphate The nurse is educating Brad about limiting sodium in his diet due to his renal failure. What information should the nurse include in the instructions? Look for 5% or less sodium on food labels. Brad, who is in acute rena