CNN EXAM FOR NEPHROLOGY NURSING
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● the kidneys receive approximately_______% of the cardiac output
under normal physiologic conditions.
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30 Answer: 20-25
● when tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and collecting tubule,
it is
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
none of the above Answer: hypotonic
when the tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and cortical
collecting tubule, it is hypotonic because more solutes than water have
been reabsorbed from the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
, ● one etiology of intrarenal azotemia is
x-ray contrast media
anaphylactic reaction
neurogenic bladder
renal artery emboli Answer: x-ray contrast media
● patient problems noted in the diuretic stage of acute renal failure can
include all of the following except
hypokalemia
renal hypoplasia
hyperphosphatemia
metabolic acidosis Answer: renal hypoplasia
● acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis(APSGN)
occurs primarily in the elderly
is treated with immunosuppressives
causes hypoalbuminemia
follows a streptococcal infection Answer: follows a streptococcal
infection
● Malignant renal neoplasms are treated with
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
● the kidneys receive approximately_______% of the cardiac output
under normal physiologic conditions.
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30 Answer: 20-25
● when tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and collecting tubule,
it is
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
none of the above Answer: hypotonic
when the tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and cortical
collecting tubule, it is hypotonic because more solutes than water have
been reabsorbed from the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
, ● one etiology of intrarenal azotemia is
x-ray contrast media
anaphylactic reaction
neurogenic bladder
renal artery emboli Answer: x-ray contrast media
● patient problems noted in the diuretic stage of acute renal failure can
include all of the following except
hypokalemia
renal hypoplasia
hyperphosphatemia
metabolic acidosis Answer: renal hypoplasia
● acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis(APSGN)
occurs primarily in the elderly
is treated with immunosuppressives
causes hypoalbuminemia
follows a streptococcal infection Answer: follows a streptococcal
infection
● Malignant renal neoplasms are treated with
