MDC3 Exam 1
Blood loss triggers the secretion of this hormone.(Answer) – Renin
Disorder resulting from CKD that causes anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, & muscle
cramping.(Answer) – Uremia
Sound heard upon auscultation of a client diagnosed with renal artery stenosis.(Answer) – A
Bruit
When is the best time to collect a urine specimen.(Answer) – The morning, first pee of the day!
Lab test that best indicates kidney function.(Answer) – Serum Creatinine
Priority post-procedural assessment for a client who has undergone a kidney biopsy.(Answer) –
Monitoring for hemorrhage
Incontinence associated with dribbling of urine during coughing, sneezing, jobbing, lifting
weights, etc.(Answer) – Stress Incontinence
Acute kidney disorder associated with swelling of hands, face, and eyelids.(Answer) – Acute
glomerulonephritis
Expected urine assessment for a client with acute glomerulonephritis.(Answer) – Smoky or cola
colored urine
The development of acute pyelonephritis is associated with this frequently used nursing
intervention for urinary issues.(Answer) – Indwelling urinary catheter
Primary stimulus for the initiation of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS).(Answer)
- decreased renal perfusion
The main underlying concern/cause for those who have hydronephrosis, hydroureter, or urethral
stricture.(Answer) – Obstruction
The most common initial symptom for a client presenting with renal artery stenosis.(Answer) –
sudden onset of hypertension
The best treatment for a client with kidney cancer.(Answer) – nephrectomy/surgical removal
The primary concept that underlies the etiology of acute kidney injury for those with
hypovolemia.(Answer) – decreased kidney perfusion
The type of kidney injury a client with BPH is most susceptible to developing.(Answer) – postrenal acute kidney injury
The priority assessments when caring for a client in the diuretic phase of acute kidney injury.
(Answer) – monitoring for hypovolemia and electrolyte loss
the nephron(Answer) – The functional unit of the kidney.
What is intrarenal failure?(Answer) – The type of renal failure most commonly caused by
nephrotoxic medications like contrast dye.
What is metabolic acidosis?(Answer) – The acid-base imbalance most commonly associated with
renal failure.
What is dialysis?(Answer) – The main treatment option for a client diagnosed with end stage
renal failure.
What is diabetes?(Answer) – A disorder commonly associated with the development of
nephropathy and also retinopathy (eye issues) if not well controlled.
Common signs and symptoms associated with urolithiasis.(Answer) – flank pain, nausea, and
vomiting
The lab test used to aid in the diagnosis of glomerulonephritis.(Answer) – 24 hour urine
collection
Controlling blood pressure and pain and offering genetic counseling are treatments for this
kidney disorder.(Answer) – polycystic kidney disease
In males who have breast cancer, what is the most common symptom?(Answer) – hard, painless,
subaerolar mass
How is breast cancer confirmed?(Answer) – tissue biopsy
A common symptom of breast cancer is?(Answer) – a painless lump
Risk factors for breast cancer(Answer) – family history, late menopause, high fat diet
What is a risk factor associated with breast cancer(Answer) – genetics, thick breast tissue, and
lengthy estrogen exposure
breast cancer symptoms(Answer) – lump or mass in the breast, bloody discharge from nipple,
change in the shape of breast or nipple
Fibrocystic breast condition is considered to be a benign condition(Answer) – true