NUR 301 Exam 3 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Kidney Function
Answer: essential organ to rid toxins and maintain fluid balance
Q2
Kidney Lab Values
Answer: eGFR: glomerular filtration rate, how much plasma is filtered per unit of timeCreatinine:
skeletal muscle
waste product excreted through kidneysBUN: waste by product, urea, is excreted, comes from
proteins
Q3
Renal Diet
Answer: low potassium, low protein, low sodium, possible fluid restriction
Q4
Complications of CKD
Answer: fluid retention, high blood pressure, fluid overload
Q5
Pancreatitis
Answer: Patho: auto-digestion of the pancreas due to the release of enzymes from the pancreas
attacking
itselfManifestations: elevated WBC, epigastric pain that radiates to the back, low-grade fever,
enlarged
pancreatic wallRF: gallstones and alcohol abuseLab Values: elevated WBCs, amylase, and lipase
(3x)NC
NPO, bedrest, pain control, semi-fowlers position, IV fluids
Q6
Peptic Ulcers
Answer: Patho: erosion of the mucous membrane forms excavation in the stomach, esophagus,
or intestine
Q1
Kidney Function
Answer: essential organ to rid toxins and maintain fluid balance
Q2
Kidney Lab Values
Answer: eGFR: glomerular filtration rate, how much plasma is filtered per unit of timeCreatinine:
skeletal muscle
waste product excreted through kidneysBUN: waste by product, urea, is excreted, comes from
proteins
Q3
Renal Diet
Answer: low potassium, low protein, low sodium, possible fluid restriction
Q4
Complications of CKD
Answer: fluid retention, high blood pressure, fluid overload
Q5
Pancreatitis
Answer: Patho: auto-digestion of the pancreas due to the release of enzymes from the pancreas
attacking
itselfManifestations: elevated WBC, epigastric pain that radiates to the back, low-grade fever,
enlarged
pancreatic wallRF: gallstones and alcohol abuseLab Values: elevated WBCs, amylase, and lipase
(3x)NC
NPO, bedrest, pain control, semi-fowlers position, IV fluids
Q6
Peptic Ulcers
Answer: Patho: erosion of the mucous membrane forms excavation in the stomach, esophagus,
or intestine