(Pre) Ch 22 Renal Disorders

Question 1

Question 1 of 5

A patient is diagnosed with Goodpasture’s syndrome. Which of the following statements are true about this condition? Select all that apply.

Goodpasture’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
Goodpasture’s syndrome is often asymptomatic.
Goodpasture’s syndrome is a form of PKD.
Goodpasture’s syndrome is an inherited disorder.
Dialysis may be required to treat Goodpasture’s syndrome.

Answer 1

Goodpasture’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease.

Goodpasture’s syndrome is an inherited disorder.

Dialysis may be required to treat Goodpasture’s syndrome.

Question 2

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following are true statements about acute glomerulonephritis? Select all that apply.

Nephrolithiasis is a primary cause of acute glomerulonephritis.
Patients with acute glomerulonephrititis have no dietary restrictions.
Glomerular permeability is lessened, preventing filtration of the blood.
In acute glomerulonephritis, blood cells and protein may appear in the urine.
Streptococcal infections can result in glomerulonephritis.

Answer 2

In acute glomerulonephritis, blood cells and protein may appear in the urine.
Streptococcal infections can result in glomerulonephritis.

Question 3

Question 3 of 5

A student nurse compares the symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) with nephrolithiasis. Which symptoms should the student nurse identify as likely to be observed in a patient with AGN rather than nephrolithiasis? Select all that apply.

Patient writhing in pain
Cola-colored urine
Ureteral colic pain
Costovertebral angle tenderness
Sudden edema and hema

Answer 3

Cola-colored urine

Sudden edema and hema

Question 4

Question 4 of 5

Chronic renal failure (CRF)_________.

appears with normal CBC and serum electrolyte levels.
has a rapid and progressive onset.
is always the result of prerenal kidney injury.
follows five stages of progression with decreasing glomerular filtration rate.

Answer 4

follows five stages of progression with decreasing glomerular filtration rate.

Question 5

Question 5 of 5

Chronic renal failure may be associated with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

Hypertension
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Staphylococcal infections
Influenza infection

Answer 5

Hypertension
Diabetes
Osteoporosis