NUR 236 Exam 4 -- Structures exam with complete solutions
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Nurse 236
Institution
Nurse 236
1. 2 Kidneys
2. 2 ureters
3. Bladder
4. Urethra
What are the main organs of the renal system?
300-500 mL
About how much urine can the bladder hold until you need to void?
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NUR 236 Exam 4 -- Structures exam with
complete solutions
1. 2 Kidneys
2. 2 ureters
3. Bladder
4. Urethra - ANSWER- What are the main organs of the renal system?
300-500 mL - ANSWER- About how much urine can the bladder hold until you
need to void?
1. Regulate body fluids
2. Filter metabolic wastes
3. Reabsorb needed substances and water into the blood stream
4. Eliminate metabolic wastes and water as urine - ANSWER- What are the 4 main
renal system functions?
99% --> 1% becomes urine - ANSWER- What percentage of what the kidneys filter
is reabsorbed?
1,500-2,500 mL - ANSWER- About how much urine do the kidneys produce in one
day?
Nephrons
Urine is produced - ANSWER- What is the functional unit of the kidneys? What
occurs here?
Glomerulous - ANSWER- What structure in the kidney filters blood?
GFR - ANSWER- Amount of filtrate produced by the kidneys each minute
3-5 mL - ANSWER- What is the capacity of the renal pelvis?
, Urea - ANSWER- What is the largest component of urine?
Bowel prep - ANSWER- What is often required before diagnostic studies in order
to have clear visualization of the structures?
X-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder - ANSWER- What is a KUB?
1. Check for urolithiasis (kidney stones)
2. Show kidney size, position, and structure - ANSWER- What is the purpose of a
KUB (2)?
None - ANSWER- What are the pre and post-op requirements for a KUB?
Renal Ultrasound - ANSWER- Non-invasive test that uses high frequency sound
waves
Evaluates kidney size, shape, and position - ANSWER- What is the purpose of a
renal ultrasound?
No --> it is not invasive - ANSWER- Is a consent required for a renal ultrasound?
Identifies masses and other lesions - ANSWER- What is the purpose of a CT
scan?
1. Kidney function
2. Allergies to shellfish or iodine
3. Hold metformin
4. Consent
5. May require bowel prep - ANSWER- What are the pre-op requirements for a CT
scan?
1. Assess for reaction to dye
2. Hold metformin --> 24-48 hours after
3. Increase fluids! --> flush out dye - ANSWER- What are the post-op requirements
for a CT scan?
Identifies *masses* of the retroperitoneum, bladder, and prostate - ANSWER-
What is the purpose of an MRI?
1. CHECK FOR METAL!
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