CERTIFIED DIALYSIS NURSE EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
d both a and b
CORRECT ANSWER
d both a and b
Question 2
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
b the pt with edema
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,Question 3
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds
CORRECT ANSWER
b heroin
Question 4
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade
CORRECT ANSWER
c htn
Question 5
2
,The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI
CORRECT ANSWER
b ACE inhibitor medication
Question 6
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d all of the above
Question 7
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
a MGN
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, b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV
CORRECT ANSWER
c FSGS
Question 8
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d All of the above
Question 9
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
d both a and b
CORRECT ANSWER
d both a and b
Question 2
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
b the pt with edema
1
,Question 3
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds
CORRECT ANSWER
b heroin
Question 4
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade
CORRECT ANSWER
c htn
Question 5
2
,The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI
CORRECT ANSWER
b ACE inhibitor medication
Question 6
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d all of the above
Question 7
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
a MGN
3
, b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV
CORRECT ANSWER
c FSGS
Question 8
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above
CORRECT ANSWER
d All of the above
Question 9
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
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