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The CNN-NP exam has 175 questions and runs 4 hours.
These 10 free CNN-NP questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A patient develops acute kidney injury after septic shock with a rapid creatinine rise and oliguria. Which finding most supports urgent AKI management?
Correct answer: A - A new creatinine increase with reduced urine output after hemodynamic injury
The primary purpose of estimating eGFR in CKD evaluation is to:
Correct answer: A - Classify kidney function and CKD severity
A patient with stage 3 CKD has increasing proteinuria. Which approach is appropriate?
Correct answer: A - Address CKD progression risks and adjust therapy based on kidney function
A patient with stage 4 CKD who is not yet on dialysis asks why access planning is discussed early. What is the best explanation?
Correct answer: A - Early planning allows access creation before urgent dialysis is needed
A patient with advanced CKD asks about treatment choices before dialysis. The NP should:
Correct answer: A - Discuss kidney replacement options while incorporating patient goals and values
A hemodialysis patient becomes hypotensive and confused during treatment after aggressive fluid removal. What is the priority assessment?
Correct answer: B - Assess for dialysis-related instability and volume issues
A hemodialysis patient has rising potassium and poor clearance. Which finding most suggests dialysis delivery failure?
Correct answer: B - Access dysfunction with reduced clearance
A kidney transplant recipient has a rising creatinine above baseline. What should be evaluated first?
Correct answer: A - Transplant complications using clinical assessment and diagnostic evaluation
A peritoneal dialysis patient reports abdominal pain and cloudy effluent. Which condition is most concerning?
Correct answer: A - Peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis
A dialysis patient has potassium 7.1 mEq/L with ECG changes. What is the priority?
Correct answer: A - Urgent evaluation and treatment of life-threatening hyperkalemia
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