NUR425 CC Final Questions with
complete solutions
What is the purposes of dialysis? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A) Dialysis can be used to treat drug overdoses
B) Dialysis corrects fluid and electrolyte imbalances
C) Dialysis cures kidney disease
D) Dialysis removes waste products - correct answer ✔✔ABD
Which of the following is true about Continuous Renal Replacement (CRRT).
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
A) Hypotension is common
B) Anticoagulation is needed to prevent clotting.
C) Answer It is indicated for hemodynamically unstable patients
D) Answer A trained ICU nurse can run it. - correct answer ✔✔BCD
The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis. What finding should the nurse report to
the primary health care provider that would indicate peritonitis? - correct answer ✔✔abdominal pain
A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed regular peritoneal dialysis (PD). What should the
nurse inform the patient while teaching about PD? - correct answer ✔✔take potassium supplements
A patient with chronic kidney disease is advised to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD). What advantages of
PD over hemodialysis should the nurse explain to the patient?
Select all that apply.
A) The procedure is simple
B) A special water system is required
C) The equipment setup is simple
, D) There is no risk for infection
E) It can be performed at home - correct answer ✔✔ACE
Which of the following is a contraindication for using CRRT on a patient?
A) If the patient has life threatening manifestations of uremia
B) If the patient has a large amount of uremia toxins and hypervolemia
C) If the patient is unable to tolerate a rapid removal of fluid
D) If the patient has any type of acid base balance. - correct answer ✔✔A
Before beginning hemodialysis, the nurse weighs the patient and then compares this weight to the
patient's last postdialysis weight. What is the purpose of this assessment? - correct answer ✔✔To
determine the amount of fluid to remove from the patient
Which of the following is true regarding arteriovenous fistulas (AVF)?
A) It is made by attaching a synthetic material to form a bridge between the artery and vein
B) If a bruit is heard at the arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) site, it is no longer functional.
C) The arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) may be used the same day it is placed.
D) It is created with in the arm as an anastomosis of an artery and a vein - correct answer ✔✔D
A patient has end-stage kidney disease and is receiving hemodialysis. During dialysis the patient
complains of nausea and a headache and appears confused. On examination, the nurse finds that the
blood pressure is very low.
What is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Avoid excess coagulation
B) Infuse 0.9% saline solution
C) Transfuse blood
D) Infuse hypertonic glucose solution - correct answer ✔✔B
The dialysis nurse is administering hemodialysis to a patient with chronic kidney failure. For what
common complication should the nurse carefully monitor in this patient? - correct answer
✔✔Hypotension
complete solutions
What is the purposes of dialysis? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
A) Dialysis can be used to treat drug overdoses
B) Dialysis corrects fluid and electrolyte imbalances
C) Dialysis cures kidney disease
D) Dialysis removes waste products - correct answer ✔✔ABD
Which of the following is true about Continuous Renal Replacement (CRRT).
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
A) Hypotension is common
B) Anticoagulation is needed to prevent clotting.
C) Answer It is indicated for hemodynamically unstable patients
D) Answer A trained ICU nurse can run it. - correct answer ✔✔BCD
The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis. What finding should the nurse report to
the primary health care provider that would indicate peritonitis? - correct answer ✔✔abdominal pain
A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed regular peritoneal dialysis (PD). What should the
nurse inform the patient while teaching about PD? - correct answer ✔✔take potassium supplements
A patient with chronic kidney disease is advised to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD). What advantages of
PD over hemodialysis should the nurse explain to the patient?
Select all that apply.
A) The procedure is simple
B) A special water system is required
C) The equipment setup is simple
, D) There is no risk for infection
E) It can be performed at home - correct answer ✔✔ACE
Which of the following is a contraindication for using CRRT on a patient?
A) If the patient has life threatening manifestations of uremia
B) If the patient has a large amount of uremia toxins and hypervolemia
C) If the patient is unable to tolerate a rapid removal of fluid
D) If the patient has any type of acid base balance. - correct answer ✔✔A
Before beginning hemodialysis, the nurse weighs the patient and then compares this weight to the
patient's last postdialysis weight. What is the purpose of this assessment? - correct answer ✔✔To
determine the amount of fluid to remove from the patient
Which of the following is true regarding arteriovenous fistulas (AVF)?
A) It is made by attaching a synthetic material to form a bridge between the artery and vein
B) If a bruit is heard at the arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) site, it is no longer functional.
C) The arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) may be used the same day it is placed.
D) It is created with in the arm as an anastomosis of an artery and a vein - correct answer ✔✔D
A patient has end-stage kidney disease and is receiving hemodialysis. During dialysis the patient
complains of nausea and a headache and appears confused. On examination, the nurse finds that the
blood pressure is very low.
What is the priority action by the nurse?
A) Avoid excess coagulation
B) Infuse 0.9% saline solution
C) Transfuse blood
D) Infuse hypertonic glucose solution - correct answer ✔✔B
The dialysis nurse is administering hemodialysis to a patient with chronic kidney failure. For what
common complication should the nurse carefully monitor in this patient? - correct answer
✔✔Hypotension
