|
1*
|
A person can lead a normal life with one healthy kidney.
|
85.6
|
|
2
|
Herbal supplements can be effective in treating chronic kidney disease.
|
23.4
|
|
3*
|
Certain medications can help to slow-down the worsening of chronic kidney disease.
|
51.2
|
|
What functions do the kidneys perform in the body?
|
|
4*
|
The kidneys make urine.
|
62.1
|
|
5*
|
The kidneys clean blood.
|
69.8
|
|
6
|
The kidneys help to keep blood sugar level normal.
|
22.6
|
|
7*
|
The kidneys help to maintain blood pressure.
|
26.4
|
|
8
|
The kidneys help to breakdown protein in the body.
|
14.3
|
|
9*
|
The kidneys help to keep the bones healthy.
|
14.3
|
|
Which of the following are commonly used to determine health of the kidneys?
|
|
10*
|
A blood test.
|
68.2
|
|
11*
|
A urine test.
|
76.2
|
|
12
|
A faecal test.
|
45.9
|
|
13*
|
Blood pressure monitoring.
|
20.3
|
|
What are the risk factors for chronic kidney disease?
|
|
14*
|
Diabetes.
|
60.6
|
|
15
|
Being female.
|
42.4
|
|
16*
|
High blood pressure.
|
38.3
|
|
17*
|
Heart problems such as heart failure or heart attack.
|
26.3
|
|
18
|
Excess stress.
|
16.4
|
|
19*
|
Obesity.
|
58.6
|
|
What are the signs and symptoms that a person might have if they have advanced chronic kidney disease or kidney failure?
|
|
20*
|
Water retention. (excess water in the body)
|
61.1
|
|
21
|
Fever.
|
15.2
|
|
22*
|
Nausea/vomiting.
|
37.6
|
|
23*
|
Loss of appetite.
|
38.4
|
|
24*
|
Increased fatigue (tiredness).
|
58.7
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