1. What are two things that can lead to chronic renal failure?

    alcoholism and diabetes

    nephritis and urethral obstruction

    polycystic kidney disease and liver failure

    None of the above.

2. When chronic renal failure occurs, what part of the kidney is most affected?

    the major calyx

    the ureter

    the nephrons

    the renal cortex

3. What might occur if the kidneys cease to function properly?

    Waste products acculmulate in the blood.

    Fluid and electrolyte balance is disrupted.

    Hormone production is reduced.

    All of the above.

4. What are some symptons of chronic renal failure?

    Nausea, vomiting, cramps and hypertension.

    Confusion, fatigue, congestive heart failure and frequent urination.

    Bright red skin, bloody stools and bone disease.

    Both of the first two answers above.

5. Positive indicators for advanced renal failure include elevated blood urea and creatinine levels.

    True

    False

6. In you wanted to help reduce symptoms and prevent further renal failure, which of the following medications might you take?

    sodium chloride and ACE inhibitors

    hypochloric acid and phosphate binders

    ACE inhibitors, hydrochlorothiazide, sodium bicarbonate and phospate binders

    None of the above.

7. The two most common methods of treatment for chronic renal failure are

    transplantation and hemodyalysis.

    peritoneal dialysis and hemofiltration.

    hemodyalysis and peritoneal dialysis.

    hemofiltration and hemodiafiltration.

8. If you were born prematurely your risk for developing kidney failure is decreased.

    True

    False

9. Too much of what mineral places a person with chronic renal disease at risk for bone disease?

    phosphorous

    sodium

    potassium

    magnesium