Patho Quiz 6
Which type of acute kidney injury (AKI) would be most likely to accompany benign prostatic hypertrophy? A. Prerenal B. Postrenal C. Intrarenal D. Extrinsic
Postrenal
A client in renal failure marked decrease in renal blood flow cause by hypovolemia, the result of gastrointestinal bleeding. The nurse is aware that this form of renal failure can be reversed if the bleeding is under control. Which form of acute renal injury does this client have? A. Prerenal failure B. Intrarenal failure C. Postrenal failure D. Chronic renal failure
Prerenal failure
Which of the following renal disorders is characterized by increased BUN and creatinine levels? A. Acute kidney disease B. Chronic kidney disease C. Uremia D. All of the above E. B and C
All of the above
Acute pyelonephritis is a result of: A. Bacterial infection B. Renal failure C. Viral infection D. Chronic reflux
Bacterial infection
Which of the following can cause metabolic alkalosis? A. Loss of stomach acid through vomiting B. Hyperaldosteronism & Cushing Disease C. Both a & b D. None of the above
Both a & b
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) has no effect on the elimination of urine. True or False.
False
Both hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia cause cells to fire more easily. True or False.
False
Hydronephrosis is categorized as a disorder of glomerular function. True or False.
False
Serum levels of pH and CO2 levels are directly proportional. True or False.
False
UTIs are usually caused by a virus. True or False.
False
Which client clinical manifestation most clearly suggest a need for diagnostic testing to rule out renal cell carcinoma? A. Urinary urgency B. Hematuria C. Oliguria D. Cloudy urine
Hematuria
Respiratory alkalosis can be caused by a respiratory rate in excess of that which maintains normal plasma PCO2 levels. What is a common cause of respiratory alkalosis? A. Hyperventilation B. Hypoventilation C. Cluster breathing D. Klussmaul breathing
Hyperventilation
What effect does a potassium level of 7.5 mEq/L have on resting membrane potential (RMP)? A. RMP becomes less negative, and it take a greater stimulus in order for cells to fire. B. RMP becomes less negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire. C. RMP becomes more negative, and it takes a greater stimulus in order for cells to fire. D. RMP becomes more negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire.
RMP becomes less negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire.
Which client clinical manifestation most clearly suggests a need for diagnostic testing to rule out renal cell carcinoma? A.RMP becomes less negative, and it takes a greater stimulus in order for cells to fire. B.RMP becomes less negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire. C.RMP becomes more negative, and it takes a greater stimulus in order for cells to fire. D. RMP becomes more negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire.
RMP becomes less negative, and it takes less of a stimulus in order for cells to fire.
All of the following are true EXCEPT: A. Heavy smoking is a risk factor for renal cell cancer B. Renal dysplasia is characterized by mal-differentiated primitive structures, primarily of the renal tubules C. Renal dyplasia can only affect one part of the kidney D. The acquired A. Heavy smoking is a risk factor for renal cell cancer
Renal dyplasia can only affect one part of the kidney
The GFR is considered to be the best measure of renal functions. What is used to estimate the GFR? A. BUN B. Serum creatinine C. Albumin level D. Serum protein
Serum creatinine
Abdominal muscles are sued during forced urination. True or False.
True
Chronic kidney disease leads to decreased cardiac output (CO). True or False.
True
Nephritic syndromes are characterized by blood in the urine. True or False.
True
An obese client with a history of gout and a sedentary lifestyle has been advised by the primary health care provider to avoid organ meats, certain fish, and other foods that are high in purines. The care provider is demonstrating an awareness of the client's susceptibility to which type of kidney stones? A. Calcium stones B. Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones C. Uric acid stones D. Cystine stones
Uric acid stones