TABC FINAL TEST PAPER WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ How much of normal kidney function is replaced by hemodialysis.
Answer: 15%
◉ What is uremia and what does it affect.
Answer: Uremia is a buildup of wastes in the blood due to kidney
failure and it affects all body systems
◉ What are the most common causes of CKD in the USA.
Answer: Diabetes
Hypertension
Polycystic Kidney Disease
◉ Outline the treatment goals for a patient with CKD.
Answer: Slowing the progression of CKD
Managing comorbidities and complications
Controlling symptoms
Minimizing the effects of CKD on patients' lifestyle
Kidney replacement therapy modality education
, Encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare
◉ Why it is important to know what caused your patients CKD?.
Answer: So the nurse and PCT can inquire about possible problems
during data collection and assessment
◉ Signs and Symptoms of fluid imbalance.
Answer: Hypertension
Edema
Shortness of breath
◉ Why is sodium balance important?.
Answer: Leads to volume expansion, increased cardiac output,
increased peripheral vascular resistance, and increased blood
pressure
◉ What would you advise for a patient who complains of Dry, itchy
skin.
Answer: Use hyper-fatted soaps and lotions caution patient re:
safety at home, provide emotional support, control diabetes and
phosphorus.
◉ What would you advise for a patient who complains of peripheral
neuropathy (nerve pain in the extremities)?.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ How much of normal kidney function is replaced by hemodialysis.
Answer: 15%
◉ What is uremia and what does it affect.
Answer: Uremia is a buildup of wastes in the blood due to kidney
failure and it affects all body systems
◉ What are the most common causes of CKD in the USA.
Answer: Diabetes
Hypertension
Polycystic Kidney Disease
◉ Outline the treatment goals for a patient with CKD.
Answer: Slowing the progression of CKD
Managing comorbidities and complications
Controlling symptoms
Minimizing the effects of CKD on patients' lifestyle
Kidney replacement therapy modality education
, Encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare
◉ Why it is important to know what caused your patients CKD?.
Answer: So the nurse and PCT can inquire about possible problems
during data collection and assessment
◉ Signs and Symptoms of fluid imbalance.
Answer: Hypertension
Edema
Shortness of breath
◉ Why is sodium balance important?.
Answer: Leads to volume expansion, increased cardiac output,
increased peripheral vascular resistance, and increased blood
pressure
◉ What would you advise for a patient who complains of Dry, itchy
skin.
Answer: Use hyper-fatted soaps and lotions caution patient re:
safety at home, provide emotional support, control diabetes and
phosphorus.
◉ What would you advise for a patient who complains of peripheral
neuropathy (nerve pain in the extremities)?.
