Nursing 260 Renal/Fluids Quiz I
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Our kidneys are bean-shaped organs that serve the main purpose of removing waste products from our bodies. Healthy kidneys filter about a half cup of blood every minute, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. Below is a Nursing 260 renal/fluids quiz. Give it a shot and test your basic knowledge of the reading for section I. All the best!
Questions and Answers
- 1.Which laboratory value is most indicative of a renal alteration?
- A.
BUN
- B.
Creatinine
- C.
HGB
- D.
BNP
- 2.Which acid/base alteration does this ABG represent: PH: 7.29, Co2: 30, HCO3: 23
- A.
Respiratory acidosis
- B.
Metabolic acidosis
- C.
Respiratory alkalosis
- D.
Metabolic alkalosis
- 3.Which of these compensatory measures by the body is the earliest sign of the body correcting an acid/base imbalance?
- A.
Cheyne Stokes breathing
- B.
Low urine output
- C.
Hyperventilating
- D.
Sodium retention
- 4.Which of these is the best indicator of renal function in a postoperative patient?
- A.
Hemoglobin
- B.
Anesthesia time
- C.
Level of consciousness
- D.
Urine output
- 5.The filtering center of the kidney is the Loop of Henle.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.When a patient is taking Loop diuretics, such as Lasix, which electrolyte should be monitored?
- A.
Calcium
- B.
Potassium
- C.
Thiamine
- D.
Riboflavin
- 7.Fluid and electrolyte alterations cause both renal and cardiac problems for patients.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.How much urine per hour is acceptable in a post operative heart patient?
- A.
20 mL
- B.
30 mL
- C.
5 mL
- D.
10 mL
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