Pre renal causes of aki - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

6 steps of rhythm analysis: - determine is regular, calculate rate, elavatute P and QRS, measure PS, measure QRS, interpret rhythm. ACS (acute coronary syndrome) - a spectrum of clinical disorders caused by ischemic heart disease including: -STEMI, most vunerable -nonSTEMI: -UA, unstable angina -syndromes that may present when MI occurs, ranging from unstable angina to acute MI: common ER admission -any ACS=admit to hospital to run labs. ACS process - CAD is caused by atherosclerosis c...

DaVita Study Guide 2024 Latest Update Graded A+ AKI acute kidney injury— abrupt loss of kidney function, expected to restore itself Examples of Pre-renal AKI rental artery stenosis, low blood pressure Examples of intra-renal AKI high blood pressure, high blood sugar, chemotherapy Examples of post-renal AKI Uretal stenosis, kidney stones, bladder cancer How do you help in restoring kidney function in AKI patients? Ensure adequate dialysis— accurate weights, dialysate baths,...

DaVita - PCT Study GuideChlorine/Chloramine testing: - correct answer When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - correct answer - Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues - Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes - May dialyze in an out-pati...

TMP Intervention evaluate UF goal, verify line is not clamped or wet TMP alarm clamped line, wet transducer, change in UF goal AP Low Alarm & Intervention tube separation from needle, decrease pump speed verify connection, increase pump speed AP High Alarm & Intervention poor placement, clotting check placement and line VP Low Alarm & Intervention tube separation from needle check NS line is clamped, increase BFR VP High Alarm & Intervention poor placement, clotting, stenosisflush w/NS, ...

How does urinary sediment differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - bland prerenal - bland intrarenal (G) - active (hallmark) intrarenal (ATN) - muddy brown casts, renal tubular epithelial cells postrenal - bland How does urine sodium differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - 20 mEq/L prerenal - <10 mEq/L intrarenal (G) - <20 mEq/L intrarenal (ATN) - >40 mE...

DAVITA DIALYSIS THEORY EXAM LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ define the term AKI acute kidney injury that incorporates a wide variety of kidney issues ranging from kidney failure to functional loss Pre-renal causes of AKI hypovolemia (hemorrhage, dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting), decreased cardiac output (dysrhythmias, HF, MI), decreased peripheral vascular resistance (anaphylaxis, septic shock), decreased renovascular blood flow (embolism, renal artery thrombosis) Intra-renal causes of AKI...

DaVita Study Guide In-Center Hemodialysis Questions and Answers 100% Pass TMP Intervention evaluate UF goal, verify line is not clamped or wet TMP alarm clamped line, wet transducer, change in UF goal AP Low Alarm & Intervention tube separation from needle, decrease pump speed verify connection, increase pump speed AP High Alarm & Intervention poor placement, clotting check placement and line VP Low Alarm & Intervention tube separation from needle check NS line is clamped...

DaVita Study GuideWhen should the communication style 'Directing' be used? - correct answer When training to perform procedures When should the communication style 'Following' be used? - correct answer Allow time to digest bad news and impact on patient's life When should the communication style 'Guiding' be used? - correct answer This helps resolve or change behavior problems What are the three core communication skills to be used within the communication styles? - correct answe...

What factors decrease K - Answer-Incorrxr pump speed, low BFR Factors that influence V - Answer-Height, weight, age, amputation, sex BFR for 17G needle - Answer-200-250 BFR for 16G needle - Answer-250-350 BFR FOR 15G needle - Answer-350-450 BFR for 14g needle - Answer->450 Post BUN lab draw steps - Answer-Turn off UF, bring down dialysate flow rate to 50, wait 15 seconds, obtain sample form arterial port False KT/v (increase) - Answer-BFR not decreased, did not wait 15 se...

What do these cause? Nephrotoxins Ischemia Pyelonephritis Hypo perfusion Hypotension Severe circulatory shock Heart Failure Mechanical obstructions Pre renal AKI Calculi, blood clots and tumors are mechanical obstructions that block urine flow beyond the kidneys cause what? Acute renal failure Drugs, chemicals and toxins that cause tubule necrosis and obstruction of blood flow is termed as? Nephrotoxins What are these clinical manifestations for? Polyurea Lethargy Oliguria Urem...