WGU EAQ NUTRITION CHAPTER 21: KIDNEY DISEASE | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which atomic structure is a vascular component of a nephron? - correct answer ✔✔Glomerulus
Which term describes the process of removing waste and excess fluid from the blood? - correct
answer ✔✔Dialysis
Which cause of acute kidney injury is categorized as intrinsic? - correct answer ✔✔Interstitial
nephritis
Which condition may result from the diminished ability of failing kidneys to synthesize adequate
amounts of erythropoietin in the patient with chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Anemia
Which statement explains the occurrence of oliguria in the patient with acute kidney injury? -
correct answer ✔✔Blockage of tubules caused debris from tissue trauma or urinary failure with
backup retention of filtrate materials.
When assessing the dietary intake of a patient with chronic kidney disease, what information
should the nurse obtain? - correct answer ✔✔Previous and current dietary intake
Which diagnostic marker determines the stage of chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Glomerular filtration rate
Which statement about chronic kidney disease is incorrect? - correct answer ✔✔Loss of kidney
function is reversible if the patient follows the treatment protocol.
Which cause of acute kidney injury is due decreased blood supply? - correct answer ✔✔Renal
occlusion
, Which goal would be included in the plan of car for a newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome? - correct answer ✔✔Control Major symptoms
Decrease the risk for atherosclerosis
Replace nutrients that are lost in the urine
Stop the progression to chronic kidney disease
Which factors contribute to the development of chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Use of IV contrast dye
Prostatic hypertrophy
Aminoglycoside antibiotic use
Consumption of heavy metals
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Which part of the body is negatively affected by inappropriate blood phosphorous and calcium
levels in the patient with chronic kidney disease? - correct answer ✔✔Bone
Which patient is at risk for developing struvite kidney stones? - correct answer ✔✔A female
patient who has experienced frequent urinary tract infections during her life
Which teaching would the nurse provide a patient with a frequent history of calcium stones
about foods to avoid? - correct answer ✔✔You need to avoid dark leafy green vegetables.
Which nutrient may be restricted in patients with acute kidney injury? - correct answer
✔✔Protein
Sodium
Potassium
Phosphorus
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which atomic structure is a vascular component of a nephron? - correct answer ✔✔Glomerulus
Which term describes the process of removing waste and excess fluid from the blood? - correct
answer ✔✔Dialysis
Which cause of acute kidney injury is categorized as intrinsic? - correct answer ✔✔Interstitial
nephritis
Which condition may result from the diminished ability of failing kidneys to synthesize adequate
amounts of erythropoietin in the patient with chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Anemia
Which statement explains the occurrence of oliguria in the patient with acute kidney injury? -
correct answer ✔✔Blockage of tubules caused debris from tissue trauma or urinary failure with
backup retention of filtrate materials.
When assessing the dietary intake of a patient with chronic kidney disease, what information
should the nurse obtain? - correct answer ✔✔Previous and current dietary intake
Which diagnostic marker determines the stage of chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Glomerular filtration rate
Which statement about chronic kidney disease is incorrect? - correct answer ✔✔Loss of kidney
function is reversible if the patient follows the treatment protocol.
Which cause of acute kidney injury is due decreased blood supply? - correct answer ✔✔Renal
occlusion
, Which goal would be included in the plan of car for a newly diagnosed with nephrotic
syndrome? - correct answer ✔✔Control Major symptoms
Decrease the risk for atherosclerosis
Replace nutrients that are lost in the urine
Stop the progression to chronic kidney disease
Which factors contribute to the development of chronic kidney disease? - correct answer
✔✔Use of IV contrast dye
Prostatic hypertrophy
Aminoglycoside antibiotic use
Consumption of heavy metals
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Which part of the body is negatively affected by inappropriate blood phosphorous and calcium
levels in the patient with chronic kidney disease? - correct answer ✔✔Bone
Which patient is at risk for developing struvite kidney stones? - correct answer ✔✔A female
patient who has experienced frequent urinary tract infections during her life
Which teaching would the nurse provide a patient with a frequent history of calcium stones
about foods to avoid? - correct answer ✔✔You need to avoid dark leafy green vegetables.
Which nutrient may be restricted in patients with acute kidney injury? - correct answer
✔✔Protein
Sodium
Potassium
Phosphorus
