CCHT Exam Review 2023/2024 with 1005 correct answers

The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: - correct answer Nephron A nephron is made up of: - correct answer A glomerulus and a tubule The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: - correct answer Making erythropoietin and the active form of vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adult in the United States is: - correct answer Diabetes Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by: - correct answer Hyperphosphatemia Why do kidney patients often have bone disease? - correct answer Kidneys stop producing calcitriol Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include: - correct answer Anorexia, fatigue, swelling A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that: - correct answer Allow for only certain sized particles to cross Diffusion is movement of particles: - correct answer From an area of higher concentration Negative pressure is pressure created when: - correct answer Fluid is pulled through a restriction