NURS 231 portage pathophysiology module 8 exam renal system.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/NURS%20231%20porta
NURS 231 Portage Pathophysiology Module 8
Exam Questions & Answers
1. Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR
except
Answer The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits. (false
b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.)
2. Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH?
Answer Elevated levelsof ADH will lead to dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine)
3. Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following except
Answer they originatedeep in the cortex (false b/c they originate superficially in the
cortex)
4. Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is charac-
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teristic of which of the following fluid imbalances?
Answer edema
5. Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the following except
Answer-
Na+ and water are reabsorbed in equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than water)
6. Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base disorders? (mark all
that apply)
Answer Metabolic disorders are a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
7. Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following
except
Answer Associated with a poor prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
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NURS 231 Portage Pathophysiology Module 8
Exam Questions & Answers
1. Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR
except
Answer The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits. (false
b/c the RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.)
2. Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH?
Answer Elevated levelsof ADH will lead to dilute urine.
(false b/c DECREASED levels of ADH will lead to dilute urine)
3. Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following except
Answer they originatedeep in the cortex (false b/c they originate superficially in the
cortex)
4. Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is charac-
1/3
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,NURS 231 portage pathophysiology module 8 exam renal system.pdf file:///C:/Users/HP/Desktop/New%20folder/NURS%20231%20porta
teristic of which of the following fluid imbalances?
Answer edema
5. Reabsorption in the loop of Henle is characterized by the following except
Answer-
Na+ and water are reabsorbed in equal proportions
(The loop of Henle reabsorbed more Na+ and Cl- than water)
6. Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base disorders? (mark all
that apply)
Answer Metabolic disorders are a result of a change in plasma HCO3- levels
Respiratory disorders are a result of a change in plasma CO2 levels
Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45
7. Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following
except
Answer Associated with a poor prognosis as it often leads to CKD
(the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated)
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