CNN EXAM FOR NEPHROLOGY NURSING
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● define osteomalacia Answer: calcification problems
● define osteitis fibrosa Answer: replacement of bone with fibrous
tissue
● define osteoporosis Answer: reduction of bone mineral density
● define osteosclerosis Answer: significant increase in bone density
● what is the etiology of anemia found in uremic patients Answer: the
small amount of red blood cells that do form are usually abnormal, one
cause is the decreased production of erythropoietin another is the
inability to absorb iron, also the life span of the red blood cells
diminishes, platelet abnormalities can lead to bleeding of the gums, the
dialyzer may leak during dialysis, excess labs at treatment
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● define osteomalacia Answer: calcification problems
● define osteitis fibrosa Answer: replacement of bone with fibrous
tissue
● define osteoporosis Answer: reduction of bone mineral density
● define osteosclerosis Answer: significant increase in bone density
● what is the etiology of anemia found in uremic patients Answer: the
small amount of red blood cells that do form are usually abnormal, one
cause is the decreased production of erythropoietin another is the
inability to absorb iron, also the life span of the red blood cells
diminishes, platelet abnormalities can lead to bleeding of the gums, the
dialyzer may leak during dialysis, excess labs at treatment
