GU Review

Question 1

A nursing caring for a patient in the oliguric phase of AKI continually evaluates the patient for associated problems. Which of the following findings will require the nurse to notify the physician immediately?
A
Cardiac monitor reveals a depressed T wave & elevated ST changes
B
Edema occurs in the feet, legs, & sacral areas
C
The patient reports fatigue and a decreased appetite.
D
Urine output is 300 ml per day

Answer 1

A

Cardiac monitor reveals a depressed T wave & elevated ST changes

Question 2

A renal patient on a regular medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action that the nurse should take?
A
Call the lab & request a redraw of the lab to verify results.
B
Check the patient’s blood pressure.
C
Instruct the patient to avoid high-potassium foods.
D
Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.

Answer 2

D

Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.

Question 3

Which of the following lab values would indicate to the nurse that a patient 's CKD is getting worse?
A
Decreased BUN
B
Decreased creatinine
C
Decreased calculated GFR
D
Decreased sodium

Answer 3

C

Decreased calculated GFR

Question 4

Which complication of CKD can be treated with erythropoietin (EPO)?
A
Anemia
B
Hyperkalemia
C
Hypertension
D
Mineral & bone disorder

Answer 4

A

Anemia

Question 5

Why is a patient with CKD receiving furosemide (Lasix) and nifedipime (Procardia)?
A
To decrease hyperkalemia
B
To decrease sodium levels
C
To prevent anemia
D
To treat hypertension

Answer 5

D

To treat hypertension