Deck 68: Care of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 1

A client is taking furosemide (Lasix)40 mg/day for management of chronic kidney disease (CKD).To detect the positive effect of the medication,what action of the nurse is best?

A) Obtain daily weights of the client.
B) Auscultate heart and breath sounds.
C) Palpate the client's abdomen.
D) Assess the client's diet history.

Answer 1

Obtain daily weights of the client.

Question 2

A client has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mmol/L,a serum creatinine level of 2 mg/dL,and a urine output of 350 mL/day.What is the best action by the nurse?

A) Place the client on a cardiac monitor immediately.
B) Teach the client to limit high-potassium foods.
C) Continue to monitor the client's intake and output.
D) Ask to have the laboratory redraw the blood specimen.

Answer 2

Place the client on a cardiac monitor immediately.

Question 3

A client has just had a central line catheter placed that is specific for hemodialysis.What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Use the catheter for the next laboratory blood draw.
B) Monitor the central venous pressure through this line.
C) Access the line for the next intravenous medication.
D) Place a heparin or heparin/saline dwell after hemodialysis.

Answer 3

Place a heparin or heparin/saline dwell after hemodialysis.

Question 4

A client with acute kidney injury has a blood pressure of 76/55 mm Hg.The health care provider ordered 1000 mL of normal saline to be infused over 1 hour to maintain perfusion.The client is starting to develop shortness of breath.What is the nurse's priority action?

A) Calculate the mean arterial pressure (MAP).
B) Ask for insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter.
C) Take the client's pulse.
D) Slow down the normal saline infusion.

Question 5

A client has a long history of hypertension.Which category of medications would the nurse expect to be ordered to avoid chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

A) Antibiotic
B) Histamine blocker
C) Bronchodilator
D) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Question 6

The nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of pre-renal acute kidney injury (AKI).Which condition would the nurse expect to find in the client's recent history?

A) Pyelonephritis
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Bladder cancer
D) Kidney stones

Question 7

The nurse is caring for four clients with chronic kidney disease.Which client should the nurse assess first upon initial rounding?

A) Woman with a blood pressure of 158/90 mm Hg
B) Client with Kussmaul respirations
C) Man with skin itching from head to toe
D) Client with halitosis and stomatitis

Question 8

The nurse is taking the vital signs of a client after hemodialysis.Blood pressure is 110/58 mm Hg,pulse 66 beats/min,and temperature is 99.8° F (37.6° C).What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Administer fluid to increase blood pressure.
B) Check the white blood cell count.
C) Monitor the client's temperature.
D) Connect the client to an electrocardiographic (ECG) monitor.

Question 9

A client is placed on fluid restrictions because of chronic kidney disease (CKD).Which assessment finding would alert the nurse that the client's fluid balance is stable at this time?

A) Decreased calcium levels
B) Increased phosphorus levels
C) No adventitious sounds in the lungs
D) Increased edema in the legs

Question 10

A client in the intensive care unit is started on continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH).Which finding is the cause of immediate action by the nurse?

A) Blood pressure of 76/58 mm Hg
B) Sodium level of 138 mEq/L
C) Potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L
D) Pulse rate of 90 beats/min

Question 11

The charge nurse of the medical-surgical unit is making staff assignments.Which staff member should be assigned to a client with chronic kidney disease who is exhibiting a low-grade fever and a pericardial friction rub?

A) Registered nurse who just floated from the surgical unit
B) Registered nurse who just floated from the dialysis unit
C) Registered nurse who was assigned the same client yesterday
D) Licensed practical nurse with 5 years' experience on this floor

Question 12

A male client comes into the emergency department with a serum creatinine of 2.2 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen (BUN)of 24 mL/dL.What question should the nurse ask first when taking this client's history?

A) "Have you been taking any aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen recently?"
B) "Do you have anyone in your family with renal failure?"
C) "Have you had a diet that is low in protein recently?"
D) "Has a relative had a kidney transplant lately?"

Question 13

The nurse is teaching the main principles of hemodialysis to a client with chronic kidney disease.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

A) "My sodium level changes by movement from the blood into the dialysate."
B) "Dialysis works by movement of wastes from lower to higher concentration."
C) "Extra fluid can be pulled from the blood by osmosis."
D) "The dialysate is similar to blood but without any toxins."

Question 14

A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD)is refusing to take his medication and has missed two hemodialysis appointments.What is the best initial action for the nurse?

A) Discuss what the treatment regimen means to him.
B) Refer the client to a mental health nurse practitioner.
C) Reschedule the appointments to another date and time.
D) Discuss the option of peritoneal dialysis.

Question 15

The nurse is teaching a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD)about the sodium restriction needed in the diet to prevent edema and hypertension.Which statement by the client indicates more teaching is needed?

A) "I am thrilled that I can continue to eat fast food."
B) "I will cut out bacon with my eggs every morning."
C) "My cooking style will change by not adding salt."
D) "I will probably lose weight by cutting out potato chips."

Question 16

A client is admitted with acute kidney injury (AKI)and a urine output of 2000 mL/day.What is the major concern of the nurse regarding this client's care?

A) Edema and pain
B) Electrolyte and fluid imbalance
C) Cardiac and respiratory status
D) Mental health status

Question 17

A client is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).What is an ideal goal of treatment set by the nurse in the care plan to reduce the risk of pulmonary edema?

A) Maintaining oxygen saturation of 89%
B) Minimal crackles and wheezes in lung sounds
C) Maintaining a balanced intake and output
D) Limited shortness of breath upon exertion

Question 18

A marathon runner comes into the clinic and states "I have not urinated very much in the last few days." The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats/min and a blood pressure of 86/58 mm Hg.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

A) Give the client a bottle of water immediately.
B) Start an intravenous line for fluids.
C) Teach the client to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily.
D) Perform an electrocardiogram.

Question 19

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD)is experiencing nausea,vomiting,visual changes,and anorexia.Which action by the nurse is best?

A) Check the client's digoxin (Lanoxin) level.
B) Administer an anti-nausea medication.
C) Ask if the client is able to eat crackers.
D) Get a referral to a gastrointestinal provider.

Question 20

A 70-kg adult with chronic renal failure is on a 40-g protein diet.The client has a reduced glomerular filtration rate and is not undergoing dialysis.Which result would give the nurse the most concern?

A) Albumin level of 2.5 g/dL
B) Phosphorus level of 5 mg/dL
C) Sodium level of 135 mmol/L
D) Potassium level of 5.5 mmol/L

Question 21

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD).Which statements made by the client indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) "I can continue to take antacids to relieve heartburn."
B) "I need to ask for an antibiotic when scheduling a dental appointment."
C) "I'll need to check my blood sugar often to prevent hypoglycemia."
D) "The dose of my pain medication may have to be adjusted."
E) "I should watch for bleeding when taking my anticoagulants."

Question 22

A client is assessed by the nurse after a hemodialysis session.The nurse notes bleeding from the client's nose and around the intravenous catheter.What action by the nurse is the priority?

A) Hold pressure over the client's nose for 10 minutes.
B) Take the client's pulse, blood pressure, and temperature.
C) Assess for a bruit or thrill over the arteriovenous fistula.
D) Prepare protamine sulfate for administration.

Question 23

The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus how to prevent or delay chronic kidney disease (CKD).Which client statements indicate a lack of understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A) "I need to decrease sodium, cholesterol, and protein in my diet."
B) "My weight should be maintained at a body mass index of 30."
C) "Smoking should be stopped as soon as I possibly can."
D) "I can continue to take an aspirin every 4 to 8 hours for my pain."
E) "I really only need to drink a couple of glasses of water each day."

Question 24

A client in the intensive care unit with acute kidney injury (AKI)must maintain a mean arterial pressure (MAP)of 65 mm Hg to promote kidney perfusion.What is the client's MAP if the blood pressure is 98/50 mm Hg? (Record your answer using a whole number.)_____ mm Hg

Question 25

A client is undergoing hemodialysis.The client's blood pressure at the beginning of the procedure was 136/88 mm Hg,and now it is 110/54 mm Hg.What actions should the nurse perform to maintain blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)

A) Adjust the rate of extracorporeal blood flow.
B) Place the client in the Trendelenburg position.
C) Stop the hemodialysis treatment.
D) Administer a 250-mL bolus of normal saline.
E) Contact the health care provider for orders.

Question 26

The charge nurse is orienting a float nurse to an assigned client with an arteriovenous (AV)fistula for hemodialysis in her left arm.Which action by the float nurse would be considered unsafe?

A) Palpating the access site for a bruit or thrill
B) Using the right arm for a blood pressure reading
C) Administering intravenous fluids through the AV fistula
D) Checking distal pulses in the left arm

Question 27

A nurse reviews these laboratory values of a client who returned from kidney transplantation 12 hours ago:

What initial intervention would the nurse anticipate?

A) Start hemodialysis immediately.
B) Discuss the need for peritoneal dialysis.
C) Increase the dose of immunosuppression.
D) Return the client to surgery for exploration.

Question 28

The nurse is caring for five clients on the medical-surgical unit.Which clients would the nurse consider to be at risk for post-renal acute kidney injury (AKI)? (Select all that apply.)

A) Man with prostate cancer
B) Woman with blood clots in the urinary tract
C) Client with ureterolithiasis
D) Firefighter with severe burns
E) Young woman with lupus

Question 29

A client is hospitalized in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI)and is receiving tube feedings.The nurse is teaching the client's spouse about the kidney-specific formulation for the enteral solution compared to standard formulas.What components should be discussed in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

A) Lower sodium
B) Higher calcium
C) Lower potassium
D) Higher phosphorus
E) Higher calories

Question 30

A client with chronic kidney disease states,"I feel chained to the hemodialysis machine." What is the nurse's best response to the client's statement?

A) "That feeling will gradually go away as you get used to the treatment."
B) "You probably need to see a psychiatrist to see if you are depressed."
C) "Do you need help from social services to discuss financial aid?"
D) "Tell me more about your feelings regarding hemodialysis treatment."

Question 31

A nurse is caring for a postoperative 70-kg client who had major blood loss during surgery.Which findings by the nurse should prompt immediate action to prevent acute kidney injury? (Select all that apply.)

A) Urine output of 100 mL in 4 hours
B) Urine output of 500 mL in 12 hours
C) Large amount of sediment in the urine
D) Amber, odorless urine
E) Blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg

Question 32

A client is recovering from a kidney transplant.The client's urine output was 1500 mL over the last 12-hour period since transplantation.What is the priority assessment by the nurse?

A) Checking skin turgor
B) Taking blood pressure
C) Assessing lung sounds
D) Weighing the client

Question 33

A client is unsure of the decision to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD)and wishes to discuss the advantages of this treatment with the nurse.Which statements by the nurse are accurate regarding PD? (Select all that apply.)

A) "You will not need vascular access to perform PD."
B) "There is less restriction of protein and fluids."
C) "You will have no risk for infection with PD."
D) "You have flexible scheduling for the exchanges."
E) "It takes less time than hemodialysis treatments."

Question 34

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a dose of cefazolin and vitamins at this time.Hemodialysis for this client is also scheduled in 60 minutes.Which action by the nurse is best?

A) Administer cefazolin since the level of the antibiotic must be maintained.
B) Hold the vitamins but administer the cefazolin.
C) Hold the cefazolin but administer the vitamins.
D) Hold all medications since both cefazolin and vitamins are dialyzable.

Question 35

The nurse is teaching a client how to increase the flow of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity during dialysis.Which statement by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A) "I should leave the drainage bag above the level of my abdomen."
B) "I could flush the tubing with normal saline if the flow stops."
C) "I should take a stool softener every morning to avoid constipation."
D) "My diet should have low fiber in it to prevent any irritation."

Question 36

A client is having a peritoneal dialysis treatment.The nurse notes an opaque color to the effluent.What is the priority action by the nurse?

A) Warm the dialysate solution in a microwave before instillation.
B) Take a sample of the effluent and send to the laboratory.
C) Flush the tubing with normal saline to maintain patency of the catheter.
D) Check the peritoneal catheter for kinking and curling.