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3850 Pathophysiology for Nurses II Exam 3 Latest Practice
Test with a Review of 150 Questions and Correct Answers
Risk factors for renal carcinoma include which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Genetics
b. Hypotension
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Obesity
e. Chemicals - ANSWER-a. Genetics
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Obesity
e. Chemicals
In addition to E. coli, a risk factor for development of pyelonephritis is
a. urinary retention and reflux.
b. nephrotic syndrome.
c. respiratory disease.
d. glomerulonephritis. - ANSWER-a. urinary retention and reflux.
Nephrotic syndrome involves loss of large amounts of - in the urine.
a. blood
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,b. sodium
c. glucose
d. protein - ANSWER-d. protein
One cause of an extrinsic renal system obstruction is
a. clot.
b. pelvic tumor.
c. neurogenic bladder.
d. papillary necrosis. - ANSWER-b. pelvic tumor.
Renal stone formation is affected by which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urine concentration
b. Urine PH
c. Metabolic/congenital conditions
d. Dietary intake
e. Potassium level - ANSWER-a. Urine concentration
b. Urine PH
c. Metabolic/congenital conditions
d. Dietary intake
Hyperlipidemia occurs in nephrotic syndrome because
a. hepatocytes synthesize excessive lipids.
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,b. lipids are not excreted in the urine.
c. body fats are catabolized.
d. muscles stop burning triglycerides for energy. - ANSWER-a. hepatocytes
synthesize excessive lipids.
The urea-splitting bacteria contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
a. struvite
b. calcium oxalate
c. uric acid
d. cystine - ANSWER-a. struvite
The main clinical manifestation of a kidney stone in the ureter is
a. oliguria.
b. renal colic.
c. urge incontinence.
d. an abdominal mass. - ANSWER-b. renal colic.
Glomerular disorders include
a. pyelonephritis.
b. obstructive uropathy.
c. interstitial cystitis.
d. nephrotic syndrome. - ANSWER-d. Nephrotic syndrome
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, The major cause of glomerulonephritis is
a. infection of the glomerular capsule secondary to a urinary tract infection.
b. immune system damage to the glomeruli.
c. hydronephrosis resulting from kidney stones.
d. Streptococcus infection that migrates from the bloodstream to the glomerulus. -
ANSWER-b. immune system damage to the glomeruli.
The infection frequently associated with development of postinfectious acute
glomerulonephritis is
a. pneumonia.
b. throat infection.
c. endocarditis.
d. urinary tract infection. - ANSWER-b. throat infection.
A common component of renal calculi is
a. calcium.
b. cholesterol.
c. creatinine.
d. urobilirubin. - ANSWER-a. Calcium
Which condition is caused by a genetic defect?
a. Acute pyelonephritis
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3850 Pathophysiology for Nurses II Exam 3 Latest Practice
Test with a Review of 150 Questions and Correct Answers
Risk factors for renal carcinoma include which of the following? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Genetics
b. Hypotension
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Obesity
e. Chemicals - ANSWER-a. Genetics
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Obesity
e. Chemicals
In addition to E. coli, a risk factor for development of pyelonephritis is
a. urinary retention and reflux.
b. nephrotic syndrome.
c. respiratory disease.
d. glomerulonephritis. - ANSWER-a. urinary retention and reflux.
Nephrotic syndrome involves loss of large amounts of - in the urine.
a. blood
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,b. sodium
c. glucose
d. protein - ANSWER-d. protein
One cause of an extrinsic renal system obstruction is
a. clot.
b. pelvic tumor.
c. neurogenic bladder.
d. papillary necrosis. - ANSWER-b. pelvic tumor.
Renal stone formation is affected by which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urine concentration
b. Urine PH
c. Metabolic/congenital conditions
d. Dietary intake
e. Potassium level - ANSWER-a. Urine concentration
b. Urine PH
c. Metabolic/congenital conditions
d. Dietary intake
Hyperlipidemia occurs in nephrotic syndrome because
a. hepatocytes synthesize excessive lipids.
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,b. lipids are not excreted in the urine.
c. body fats are catabolized.
d. muscles stop burning triglycerides for energy. - ANSWER-a. hepatocytes
synthesize excessive lipids.
The urea-splitting bacteria contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
a. struvite
b. calcium oxalate
c. uric acid
d. cystine - ANSWER-a. struvite
The main clinical manifestation of a kidney stone in the ureter is
a. oliguria.
b. renal colic.
c. urge incontinence.
d. an abdominal mass. - ANSWER-b. renal colic.
Glomerular disorders include
a. pyelonephritis.
b. obstructive uropathy.
c. interstitial cystitis.
d. nephrotic syndrome. - ANSWER-d. Nephrotic syndrome
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, The major cause of glomerulonephritis is
a. infection of the glomerular capsule secondary to a urinary tract infection.
b. immune system damage to the glomeruli.
c. hydronephrosis resulting from kidney stones.
d. Streptococcus infection that migrates from the bloodstream to the glomerulus. -
ANSWER-b. immune system damage to the glomeruli.
The infection frequently associated with development of postinfectious acute
glomerulonephritis is
a. pneumonia.
b. throat infection.
c. endocarditis.
d. urinary tract infection. - ANSWER-b. throat infection.
A common component of renal calculi is
a. calcium.
b. cholesterol.
c. creatinine.
d. urobilirubin. - ANSWER-a. Calcium
Which condition is caused by a genetic defect?
a. Acute pyelonephritis
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