Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam Questions
and Answers
which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - -Correct Answer-Bowman's capsule
and glomerulus
Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted
with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? - -Correct
Answer-Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron)
The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad"
indicated. Which syndrome could this indicate? - -Correct Answer-Nephrotic Syndrome -
the classic triad is proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia & hyperlipidemia
When performing evaluations of the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria,
what would be the reason that an ultrasonography of the
kidneys might be ordered? - -Correct Answer-To determine the size of the kidneys and
if two are present
It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that
the following is important for them to do? - -Correct Answer-Keep their blood pressure
under control.
Reduce their salt intake.
Get an annual flu shot.
what plays a major role with concentrating the urine as
it moves through the tubules? - -Correct Answer-Vasa recta capillaries
Peritubular capillaries
which could be used as calcium-containing phosphate binders? - -Correct Answer-
Caltrate
OsCal
Tums
Which is a potent phosphate binder that does not contain
calcium, aluminum, or magnesium? - -Correct Answer-Sevelamer
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
, b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
d both a and b - -Correct Answer-d both a and b
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above - -Correct Answer-b the pt with edema
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds - -Correct Answer-b heroin
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade - -Correct Answer-c htn
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI - -Correct Answer-b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d all of the above
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
, a MGN
b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV - -Correct Answer-c FSGS
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d All of the above
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
c The liver works to convert sodium in the body.
d None of the above - -Correct Answer-a The liver works to convert toxic substances to
water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
Which of the following is considered to be the most significant side
effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO)?
a Nausea/vomiting
b Headaches
c Hypertension
d Edema - -Correct Answer-c Hypertension
The nurse is caring for a 68 year old male patient which is 30 minutes
into his hemodialysis treatment. The patients complains of chest pain
and nausea. When assessing the patient, he is diaphoretic, short of
breath, and starts vomiting. Which of the following interventions might
be considered appropriate for the patient at this time?
a Administer oxygen as indicated.
b Administer nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol.
c Decrease the UF rate temporarily.
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d All of the above
Bacteria which causes infection that is acquired from dialysis equipment
and Answers
which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? - -Correct Answer-Bowman's capsule
and glomerulus
Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted
with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? - -Correct
Answer-Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron)
The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad"
indicated. Which syndrome could this indicate? - -Correct Answer-Nephrotic Syndrome -
the classic triad is proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia & hyperlipidemia
When performing evaluations of the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria,
what would be the reason that an ultrasonography of the
kidneys might be ordered? - -Correct Answer-To determine the size of the kidneys and
if two are present
It would be important to teach the chronic kidney patient that
the following is important for them to do? - -Correct Answer-Keep their blood pressure
under control.
Reduce their salt intake.
Get an annual flu shot.
what plays a major role with concentrating the urine as
it moves through the tubules? - -Correct Answer-Vasa recta capillaries
Peritubular capillaries
which could be used as calcium-containing phosphate binders? - -Correct Answer-
Caltrate
OsCal
Tums
Which is a potent phosphate binder that does not contain
calcium, aluminum, or magnesium? - -Correct Answer-Sevelamer
It is very common for an end stage renal disease (ESRD) patient with
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to be co-infected with which of the following?
a Hepatitis C
, b Hepatitis B
c Hepatitis A
d both a and b - -Correct Answer-d both a and b
The intervention of diuretics for the patient with nephrotic range proteinuria
would be used for which of the following?
a The patient with nephrotic syndrome
bThe patient with edema.
c The patient with nephrotic range proteinuria.
d None of the above - -Correct Answer-b the pt with edema
All of the following occupational environmental toxins can potentially
affect the patient with chronic kidney disease, except?
a Silica
b Heroin
c Lead
d Organic compounds - -Correct Answer-b heroin
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease. What is the most common cardiovascular
complication of patients with CKD?
a Pericarditis
b Coronary artery calcification
c Hypertension
d Pericardial tamponade - -Correct Answer-c htn
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI - -Correct Answer-b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d all of the above
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
, a MGN
b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV - -Correct Answer-c FSGS
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d All of the above
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
c The liver works to convert sodium in the body.
d None of the above - -Correct Answer-a The liver works to convert toxic substances to
water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
Which of the following is considered to be the most significant side
effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO)?
a Nausea/vomiting
b Headaches
c Hypertension
d Edema - -Correct Answer-c Hypertension
The nurse is caring for a 68 year old male patient which is 30 minutes
into his hemodialysis treatment. The patients complains of chest pain
and nausea. When assessing the patient, he is diaphoretic, short of
breath, and starts vomiting. Which of the following interventions might
be considered appropriate for the patient at this time?
a Administer oxygen as indicated.
b Administer nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol.
c Decrease the UF rate temporarily.
d All of the above - -Correct Answer-d All of the above
Bacteria which causes infection that is acquired from dialysis equipment
