Chapter 21: Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The overall function of the kidneys is to
a. detect and eliminate body toxins.
b. maintain thermal homeostasis in the body.
c. maintain
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Chapter 21: Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The overall function of the kidneys is to
a. detect and eliminate body toxins.
b. maintain thermal homeostasis in the body.
c. maintain chemical homeostasis in the body.
d. control biochemical metabolism in the body.
ANS: C
The overall function of the kidneys is to maintain chemical homeostasis in the body.
Biochemical metabolism is controlled within cells. Most toxins are neutralized in the liver.
Thermal homeostasis is maintained by the skin and circulatory system.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 452
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological integrity
2. The individual units that carry out the work of the kidneys are called
a. filters.
b. tubules.
c. nephrons.
d. capillaries.
ANS: C
The individual units that carry out the work of the kidneys are called nephrons. Each nephron
contains several tubules. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels found in the kidney and
throughout the body. The kidney filters the blood to remove waste products.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 452
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological integrity
3. Nephrotic syndrome causes loss of excessive amounts of
a. fluid.
b. protein.
c. sodium.
d. calcium.
ANS: B
In nephritic syndrome, damage to the capillary walls in the glomerulus cause loss of protein.
Excretion of fluid, sodium, and calcium are not excessive.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: pp. 452-454
TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Physiological integrity
4. To control hypertension and edema, patients with nephrotic syndrome should restrict their
intake of
a. fluids.
b. protein.
c. sodium
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