Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
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CKD GFR staging — what ranges define Stages 3a, 3b, 4, and 5?
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A patient with CKD stage 4 has a GFR of 28 mL/min/1.73m². What is the most accurate description of this stage?
Preferred long-term access that gives the highest blood flow and is less likely to clot.
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Which laboratory finding is most consistent with acute kidney injury (AKI) in the oliguric phase?
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Prerenal vs intrinsic (ATN) vs postrenal AKI — how does urine output and FENa help distinguish them?
Which of the following is the primary cause of anemia in patients with CKD?
Synthetic-tube access that can be used soon after surgery but carries a higher risk of infection and clotting.
A dialysis patient presents with bone pain and fractures. Which mineral bone disorder is most likely responsible?
Nephrotic syndrome — what four findings define it?
Which medication should be held before administering intravenous contrast to a patient with CKD?
Practice governed by a federal condition that allows a dialyzer to serve the same patient again but not a hepatitis B-positive patient.
CKD, AKI, and Stages of Kidney Disease
What is the recommended protein intake for a stable hemodialysis patient?
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Nephritic syndrome — hallmark urinalysis and clinical picture
Which electrolyte abnormality is most dangerous in AKI and requires immediate intervention?
Cleaner that may be used during dialyzer reprocessing without counting as the single germicide.
A patient with diabetic nephropathy asks about the earliest sign of kidney damage. What should the nurse explain?
CKD-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) — why does phosphorus rise and calcium fall?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for progression of CKD?
Substance that is part of salt, makes patients thirsty, and is limited to reduce liquid intake.
Uremia, Fluid, and Electrolyte Imbalance
The nurse is reviewing a patient's labs: potassium 5.8 mEq/L, phosphate 6.2 mg/dL, calcium 8.5 mg/dL, PTH 450 pg/mL. Which condition do these values indicate?
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Anemia in CKD — where is erythropoietin produced and why do levels fall?
What is the most appropriate target hemoglobin range for a patient receiving EPO therapy for CKD-related anemia?
Vascular ___: the general term for the connection that carries blood to and from the dialysis machine.
Which of the following is the most accurate method for estimating GFR in clinical practice?
Hyperkalemia ECG progression and first cardiac stabilizer
A patient with ESRD develops pericarditis. What is the most likely cause?
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Swelling caused by fluid in the body's tissues, usually in the feet, ankles, and legs.
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What is the primary principle by which hemodialysis removes waste products?
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Uremic symptoms indicating urgent need for dialysis
Ultrafiltration in hemodialysis refers to which process?
Dry ___: the measurement after a session has removed all extra fluid.
Which vascular access type is preferred for long-term hemodialysis due to lower infection rates and better patency?
Albuminuria categories by urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR)
What is the minimum recommended blood flow rate for an AV fistula during hemodialysis?
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