RD Exam: Domain II Questions and Answers 100% pass

RD Exam: Domain II Questions and Answers 100% pass GFR defined - Answer- -an estimation of how much blood passes through the glomeruli each minute. -Helps to determine adequacy of kidney function and is the best indicator of kidney function. Stage 1 CKD - Answer- -kidney damage with normal or high GFR -Protein or albumin in urine are high; cells or casts seen in urine. This stage usually not recognizable by patient. Stage 1 CKD GFR - Answer- >90ml/min Stage 2 CKD - Answer- -mild decrease in GFR -Higher than normal creatinine or urea in blood and may have blood or protein in the urine. Most patients do not realize that they have stage 2. Stage 2 CKD GFR - Answer- 60-89 ml/min Stage 3 CKD - Answer- -moderate decrease in GFR -May experience uremia, which is a buildup of waste products in the blood. Uremia can cause itching, which can interfere with sleep. -May also experience fatigue, fluid retention, change in urine characteristics (foaminess, darkened color), and kidney pain. Stage 3 CKD GFR - Answer- 30-59 ml/min Stage 4 CKD - Answer- -severe decrease in GFR -Symptoms as seen in stage 3, but also taste changes, smell of uremia in breath, nausea, restless legs while sleeping, tingling in extremities. -May need dialysis. Stage 4 CKD GFR - Answer- 15-29 ml/min Stage 5 CKD - Answer- -kidney failure -End Stage Renal Disease -Will need dialysis Stage 5 CKD GFR - Answer- <15 ml/min Peritoneal dialysis - Answer- performed by running dialysate solution through the catheter into the peritoneum and then removing the solution after a time period and replacing it with new dialysate. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Answer- -Provides funds, in the form of a debit card, to eligible households to purchase food at authorized retailers. -Does not allow funds to be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco, pet foods, paper products, vitamins or hot foods. -Is the largest federally funded nutrition assistance program. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - Answer- Provides education to SNAP participants on nutrition, physical activity and using food dollars wisely. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children - Answer- - WIC -Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, screening (hematocrit, hemoglobin, height, weight, head circumference) and referrals to health care, at no cost. -Is available