Dialysis and Nephrology Considerations Quiz

Test your understanding of dialysis & nephrology with 18 questions covering kidney function, complications, dialysis types, and more.

#1

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Regulation of blood sugar levels
Production of digestive enzymes
Filtration of blood and removal of waste products
Transport of oxygen to cells
#2

Which of the following is a common complication of chronic kidney disease?

Hypertension
Type 1 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Asthma
#3

What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

To reabsorb water and electrolytes
To filter blood and form urine
To regulate blood pressure
To produce erythropoietin
#4

Which of the following is a potential complication of peritoneal dialysis?

Hypokalemia
Peritonitis
Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
#5

What is the most common cause of acute kidney injury?

Dehydration
Type 2 diabetes
Chronic hypertension
Drug toxicity
#6

What is the term for the process by which waste products are removed from the blood and excreted as urine?

Filtration
Reabsorption
Excretion
Secretion
#7

What is the main purpose of dialysis?

To prevent kidney infections
To remove excess fluid and waste products from the blood
To stimulate kidney function
To improve blood circulation
#8

Which type of dialysis involves using the lining of the abdomen as a natural filter?

Hemodialysis
Peritoneal dialysis
Continuous renal replacement therapy
Intermittent hemodialysis
#9

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure and fluid balance?

Insulin
Aldosterone
Estrogen
Growth hormone
#10

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of acute kidney injury?

Decreased urine output
Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
Severe thirst
High blood pressure
#11

Which of the following is NOT a type of dialysis access?

Arteriovenous fistula
Central venous catheter
Intraperitoneal catheter
Arteriovenous graft
#12

What is the normal range for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in healthy adults?

Less than 15 mL/min
60-90 mL/min
100-130 mL/min
150-200 mL/min
#13

What is a major dietary restriction for patients on dialysis?

Low sodium intake
High potassium intake
High phosphorus intake
High fluid intake
#14

What is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Rheumatoid arthritis
#15

Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperkalemia, a condition characterized by high levels of potassium in the blood?

Calcium carbonate
Albuterol
Sodium bicarbonate
Kayexalate
#16

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?

Furosemide
Metoprolol
Epoetin alfa
Lisinopril
#17

What is the term for the accumulation of nitrogenous waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction?

Uremia
Glycosuria
Hyperkalemia
Albuminuria
#18

What is the term for the process of removing waste products from the blood in patients with kidney failure?

Dialysis
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion

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