CDN Practice Questions - Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam - CDN Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Acute reversible damage to renal tubules Progressive and irreversible loss of nephron function over time Sudden obstruction of the renal artery causing ischemia Autoimmune destruction of glomerular basement membrane

Correct Answer:

Progressive and irreversible loss of nephron function over time

Question 2

A patient with CKD stage 4 has a GFR of 28 mL/min/1.73m². What is the most accurate description of this stage?

Kidney damage with normal or high GFR Mild decrease in GFR Moderate decrease in GFR Severe decrease in GFR

Correct Answer:

Severe decrease in GFR

Question 3

Which laboratory finding is most consistent with acute kidney injury (AKI) in the oliguric phase?

Serum creatinine decreasing by 0.5 mg/dL per day BUN:creatinine ratio of 10:1 Rising serum potassium and phosphate levels Dilute urine with low specific gravity

Correct Answer:

Rising serum potassium and phosphate levels

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary cause of anemia in patients with CKD?

Iron deficiency from poor dietary intake Decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys Chronic blood loss through dialysis circuit Vitamin B12 deficiency from restricted diet

Correct Answer:

Decreased erythropoietin production by the kidneys

Question 5

A dialysis patient presents with bone pain and fractures. Which mineral bone disorder is most likely responsible?

Osteoporosis from steroid use Osteitis fibrosa cystica from secondary hyperparathyroidism Osteomalacia from vitamin D intoxication Paget disease of bone

Correct Answer:

Osteitis fibrosa cystica from secondary hyperparathyroidism

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