CNUR 204: Unit 6 - The Renal System Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026/2027

CNUR 204: Unit 6 - The Renal System Exam |
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What are the functions of the - Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balances
kidneys? - Removing metabolic waste
- Maintaining acid-base balance


Briefly explain AKI - Sudden onset
- Commonly caused by acute tubular necrosis
- High mortality rate
- Potentially reversible


What are the risk factors for CKD? - HTN
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Nephrotoxic drugs (NSAIDs)


Explain stage 1 of CKD - Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR
- Diagnosis and treatment of co-morbidities


Explain stage 2 of CKD - Kidney damage with mild decreased GFR
- Estimation of progression


Explain stage 3 of CKD - Moderate decreased GFR
- Evaluation and treatment of complications

, Explain stage 4 of CKD - Severe decreased GFR
- Preparation for RRT


Explain stage 5 of CKD - Kidney failure
- ESRD
- RRT if uremia present


What is the onset of ESRD? Constellation of signs and symptoms (uremia).


What are the urinary clinical - Nocturia
manifestations of CKD? - Anuria
- Oliguria


What are the metabolic - Altered carbohydrate metabolism
disturbances/clinical manifestations - Elevated triglycerides
of CKD? - Waste product accumulation


What are the electrolyte/acid-base - High potassium
clinical manifestations of CKD? - Normal to low sodium
- Low calcium
- High phosphate
- Metabolic acidosis


What are the hematologic clinical - Anemia
manifestations of CKD? - Bleeding
- Infection


What are the cardiovascular clinical - HTN
manifestations of CKD? - Atherosclerosis and CAD
- HF
- Peripheral edema