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10 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following urine tests of renal function is used to estimate glomerular filtration?
a) pH b) Creatinine c) Osmolality d) Protein level |
Creatinine
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Which of the following factors predispose the urinary tract to infection?
a) Increased fluid intake b) Short urethra in girls c) Ingestion of highly acidic juices d) Frequent emptying of the bladder |
Short urethra in girls
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A young child is diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux. The nurse should know that this usually results in:
a) Incontinence b) Urinary onstruction c) Recurrent urinary tract infections d) Infarction of renal vessels |
Recurrent urinary tract infections
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Which of the following best describes the cause of most cases of acute glomerulonephritis?
a) Renal vascular anomalies b) Antecedent streptococcal infection c) Results from a urinary tract infection d) Structural anomalies of genitourinary tract |
Antecedent streptococcal infection
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In acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse is aware that an early warning sign of encephalopathy is which of the following?
a) Seizures b) Psychosis c) Dizziness d) Transient loss of vision |
Dizziness
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The clinical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome include which of the following?
a) Hematuria, bacteriuria, weight gain b) Gross hematuria, albuminuria, fever c) Hypertension, weight loss, proteinuria d) Proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema |
Proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema
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Therapeutic management of nephrotic syndrome includes which of the following?
a) Corticosteroids b) Long-term diuretics c) Antihypertensive agents d) Fluid and salt restrictions |
Corticosteroids
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Which of the following is the primary clinical manifestations of acute renal failure?
a) Oliguria b) Hematuria c) Proteinuria d) Bacteriuria |
Oliguria
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Dialysis or transplantation becomes necessary for chronic renal failure when:
a) Anemia develops b) Acidosis develops c) Glomerular filtration rate falls below 50% of normal d) Glomerular filtration rate falls below 10% to 15% of normal |
Glomerular filtration rate falls below 10% to 15% normal
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Which of the following is an advantage of continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for adolescents who require dialysis?
a) Dietary restrictions are no longer necessary b) Hospitalization is only required several nights per week c) Adolescents can carry out procedures themselves d) Insertion of a catheter does not require surgical placement |
Adolescents can carry out procedures themselves
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