NURS 231 PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 8 EXAM RENAL
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST (2025 - 2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR EXCEPT:
- (ANSWERS)The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits.
The RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.
Which of the following statements is true regarding nephrons? - (ANSWERS)The
glomerulus filters the blood while the tubule reabsorbs needed nutrients
Low Na+ levels in the plasma and interstitial compartment is characteristic of which
of the following fluid imbalances? - (ANSWERS)Dehydration
Reabsorption in the PCT is characterized by the following except: -
(ANSWERS)Glucose and Amino acids are minimally reabsorbed in the PCT
glucose and amino acids are almost completely reabsorbed in the PCT
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base balance? - (ANSWERS)Acid-
base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the
blood.
A higher concentration of H+ ions will decrease the ph of the blood.
Which of the following is characteristic of acute transplant rejection? -
(ANSWERS)Involves increased T lymphocytes
A patient is said to be in stage 5 kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR
to be? - (ANSWERS)Less than 15 ml/min
The following are true regarding tubular secretion except: - (ANSWERS)K+ is
secreted in the intercalated cells.
K+ is secreted in the principal cells.
Dilation of the afferent arterioles is achieved through the action of which of the
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, NURS 231 PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 8 EXAM RENAL
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST (2025 - 2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
following? - (ANSWERS)Cardiovascular baroreceptors
The outer portion of the kidney that houses the glomeruli and convoluted tubules is
called the: - (ANSWERS)Renal Cortex
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels of: - (ANSWERS)oxygen
A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 3.3 mg/dl. Is considered to have: -
(ANSWERS)hypermagnesemia
Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the kidney. - (ANSWERS)False,
angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin in the lungs.
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the ECF to the ICF
compartment. - (ANSWERS)False, hyperkalemia can be caused by the movement of
K+ from the ICF to the ECF compartment.
Explain why renal flow is decreased with sympathetic activity. - (ANSWERS)Renal
flow is decreased when there is an increase in sympathetic activity. This is due to
afferent vasoconstriction.
A patients plasma Ca2+ levels are 11.0 mg/dl. Given these levels, list a symptom
affecting the GI tract they may experience and explain why it would be occurring. -
(ANSWERS)The patient has hypercalcemia. Constipation, nausea, and/or vomiting
may result secondary to a decrease in smooth muscle activity.
A patient has a diagnosis of glomerular disease. Given what you know about the
structural framework of the glomerular capillaries, what would be detected in this
patient's urine, and explain what would happen. - (ANSWERS)Blood and protein
will be detected in the urine. This happens because of an increased permeability of
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SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST (2025 - 2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR EXCEPT:
- (ANSWERS)The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits.
The RAA responds when blood pressure drops below normal limits.
Which of the following statements is true regarding nephrons? - (ANSWERS)The
glomerulus filters the blood while the tubule reabsorbs needed nutrients
Low Na+ levels in the plasma and interstitial compartment is characteristic of which
of the following fluid imbalances? - (ANSWERS)Dehydration
Reabsorption in the PCT is characterized by the following except: -
(ANSWERS)Glucose and Amino acids are minimally reabsorbed in the PCT
glucose and amino acids are almost completely reabsorbed in the PCT
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base balance? - (ANSWERS)Acid-
base balance refers to the balance of the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the
blood.
A higher concentration of H+ ions will decrease the ph of the blood.
Which of the following is characteristic of acute transplant rejection? -
(ANSWERS)Involves increased T lymphocytes
A patient is said to be in stage 5 kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR
to be? - (ANSWERS)Less than 15 ml/min
The following are true regarding tubular secretion except: - (ANSWERS)K+ is
secreted in the intercalated cells.
K+ is secreted in the principal cells.
Dilation of the afferent arterioles is achieved through the action of which of the
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, NURS 231 PORTAGE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 8 EXAM RENAL
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST (2025 - 2026) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
following? - (ANSWERS)Cardiovascular baroreceptors
The outer portion of the kidney that houses the glomeruli and convoluted tubules is
called the: - (ANSWERS)Renal Cortex
The formation of erythropoietin is preceded by low levels of: - (ANSWERS)oxygen
A person who has a blood Mg2+ concentration of 3.3 mg/dl. Is considered to have: -
(ANSWERS)hypermagnesemia
Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the kidney. - (ANSWERS)False,
angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin in the lungs.
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the ECF to the ICF
compartment. - (ANSWERS)False, hyperkalemia can be caused by the movement of
K+ from the ICF to the ECF compartment.
Explain why renal flow is decreased with sympathetic activity. - (ANSWERS)Renal
flow is decreased when there is an increase in sympathetic activity. This is due to
afferent vasoconstriction.
A patients plasma Ca2+ levels are 11.0 mg/dl. Given these levels, list a symptom
affecting the GI tract they may experience and explain why it would be occurring. -
(ANSWERS)The patient has hypercalcemia. Constipation, nausea, and/or vomiting
may result secondary to a decrease in smooth muscle activity.
A patient has a diagnosis of glomerular disease. Given what you know about the
structural framework of the glomerular capillaries, what would be detected in this
patient's urine, and explain what would happen. - (ANSWERS)Blood and protein
will be detected in the urine. This happens because of an increased permeability of
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