NUR 514 EXAM 5 Renal Disorders, Hemodialysis, Kidney Function, UTI, AKI CKD ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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NUR 514 EXAM 5 Renal Disorders, Hemodialysis,
Kidney Function, UTI, AKI CKD ALL 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's urinalysis. The findings indicate that the

urine is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrates. Which of the following actions should the

nurse take?


Repeat the test early the next morning


Obtain a clean-catch urine sample for culture and sensitivity


Start a 24 hour urine collection for creatinine clearance - ANSWER-Obtain a clean-catch urine

sample for culture and sensitivity




QUESTION: A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease and is to begin

hemodialysis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?


Hemodialysis restores kidney function


Hemodialysis replaces hormonal function of the renal system


Hemodialysis allows an unrestricted diet




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Hemodialysis returns a balance to blood electrolytes - ANSWER-Hemodialysis returns a balance

to blood electrolytes




QUESTION: A nurse is preparing to initiate hemodialysis for a patient with acute kidney injury.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take (select all that apply)


Review the medications that the client currently takes


Assess the AV fistula for a bruit


Calculate the client's hourly urine output


Measure the client's weight


Check blood electrolytes


Assess site area for venipuncture - ANSWER-Review the medications that the client currently

takes


Assess the AV fistula for a bruit


Measure the client's weight


Check blood electrolytes




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QUESTION: A nurse is planning post-procedure care for a client who received hemodialysis.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (select all

that apply)


Check BUN and blood creatinine


Administer the medications the nurse witheld prior to dialysis


Observe for findings of hypovolemia


Assess the access site for bleeding


Evaluate blood pressure on the arm with AV access - ANSWER-Check BUN and blood creatinine


Administer the medications the nurse witheld prior to dialysis


Observe for findings of hypovolemia


Assess the access site for bleeding




QUESTION: A nurse is caring for a client who develops disequilibrium syndrome after receiving

hemodialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take


Administer an opioid medication


Monitor for hypertension


Assess level of consciousness



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Increase the dialysis exchange rate - ANSWER-Assess level of consciousness




QUESTION: A nurse is planning care for a client who will undergo peritoneal dialysis. Which of

the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply)


Monitor blood glucose levels


Report cloudy dialysate return


Warm the dialysate in a microwave oven


Assess for shortness of breath


Check the access site dressing for wetness


Maintain medical asepsis when accessing the catheter insertion site - ANSWER-Monitor blood

glucose levels


Report cloudy dialysate return


Assess for shortness of breath


Check the access site dressing for wetness




QUESTION: A nurse is assessing a client with end- stage kidney disease. Which of the following

should the nurse expect? (select all that apply)



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