1. Which of the following is not a sign of acute renal failure? A loss of the kidneys' ability to

    excrete waste.

    concentrate urine.

    produce enzymes.

    conserve electrolytes.

2. Which of the following is not one of the three categories of acute renal failure?

    Suprarenal

    Prerenal

    Post-renal

    Intrarenal

3. Which of the following is true regarding the prognosis of someone with acute renal failure?

    certain death

    will most likely clear up by itself in a few days

    will not require treatment

    potentially life threatening and may require intensive treatment

4. Which is not a pertinent lab test used to help diagnose acute renal failure?

    BUN

    Serum Albumin

    Serum Potassium

    Serum Creatinine

5. Which of the following is not a sympton of acute renal failure?

    weak bones

    nausea/vomiting

    fluid retention

    decrease in urine output

6. Which is not a possible complication of acute renal failure?

    chronic renal failure

    heart damage

    hair loss

    hypertension

7. Obstruction of urine flow may be caused by all of the following except

    a tumor.

    an enlarged prostate.

    gallstones.

    narrowing of the urinary tract.

8. Which of the following nutrients is not commonly restricted in an acute renal failure diet plan?

    Phosphorous

    Potassium

    Sodium

    Zinc

9. Why is it important to limit sodium intake in a patient with acute renal failure?

    The kidneys are not able to properly excrete/regulate sodium.

    Sodium will make the patient nauseous.

    The patient will not be able to retain enough water.

    The kidneys are excreting wastes at a faster rate than necessary.

10. Which is true of the guidelines to be followed for protein intake in patients with acute renal failure?

    Protein needs are 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg for a patient without dialysis.

    Protein needs are very high in patients with acute renal failure.

    Needs may be adjusted as renal function, therapy or stress level change.

    Protein intake is not important in caring for patients with acute renal failure.