Talking with Patients and Families about Kidney Disease

1. The four options for treating kidney failure include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative management.

a) True
b) False

2. The two key markers monitored for kidney disease are estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin.

a) True
b) False

3. Elevated urine-albumin creatinine ratio is associated with increased risk of renal events.

a) True
b) False

4. The following strategy/strategies help delay the need for renal replacement therapy:

a) Early identification of patients with kidney disease
b) Implement therapies to slow the progress of kidney disease
c) Screen for complications of chronic kidney disease
d) All of the above

5. A GFR level of less than 15 may mean kidney failure.

a) True
b) False

6. The following concept(s) are key with communicating with patients about their kidney health:

a) Talk to patients about their kidneys, chronic kidney disease, and their risk.
b) Communicate the importance of testing and how chronic kidney disease is diagnosed.
c) Explain the progressive nature of chronic kidney and the basics of treatment.
d) Begin to speak about dialysis and transplantation.
e) All of the Above

7. Urine albumin is the measure of the amount of albumin passed into the urine. The higher the urine albumin level the more damage to the kidney.

a) True
b) False

8. The following intervention(s) can help reduce urine albumin:

a) Control blood pressure
b) Reduce sodium intake
c) Achieve tobacco cessation
d) All of the above

9. Eating right for kidney health includes choosing foods with less sodium and phosphorus.

a) True
b) False