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NRS 533 - Exam 1 - Module 3 Exam with 100% Correct Answers Name three pathophysiological types of AKI - answerPrerenal, infrarenal, post renal Prerenal AKI pathology - answer30-60% of AKI decreased blood flow to kidneys Two reasons blood flow would be decreased to kidneys - answerHypovolemic: V/D, blood loss, diuretics hypervolemic (poor circulating volume): HF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome Physical assessment of Pre-renal AKI - answerdry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, decreased v...

Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right forearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take? a. Teach the patient about normal AVG function. b. Remind the patient to take a daily low-dose aspirin tablet. c. Report the patient's symptoms to the health care provider. d. Elevate the patient's arm on pillows to above the heart level. ️️C T...

Hemodialysis Bonent Exam (2023/2024) 100% Correct Osmosis movement of fluid across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration Diffusion movement of dissolved particles across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration Ultrafiltration water is removed from blood because there is pressure gradient across the membrane Ultrafiltration Rate The rate at which fluid moves from blood into the dialysate through the sem...

What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children? - Minimal Change Disease Notes: About 90% of cases of nephrotic syndrome in children IgA nephropathy is often preceded by what type of infection? - URI Notes: GI infection is another but not as common Describe the findings on biopsy in a patient with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis - Crescent formation Notes: "The CRESCENT moon has a Really Pretty Glow (RPG)" A 7 yo boy presents accompanied by his mother. His mother...

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NRS 533 - Exam 1 - Module 3 Exam with 100% Correct Answers Name three pathophysiological types of AKI - answerPrerenal, infrarenal, post renal Prerenal AKI pathology - answer30-60% of AKI decreased blood flow to kidneys Two reasons blood flow would be decreased to kidneys - answerHypovolemic: V/D, blood loss, diuretics hypervolemic (poor circulating volume): HF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome Physical assessment of Pre-renal AKI - answerdry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, decreased v...

F&E, Acid/Base, and Gas Exchange Test 1 Questions & Answers 2024 An Acute Kidney Injury is defined as rapid loss of kidney function with what 3 things? - ANSWERS- Increased creatinine and or decrease in urine - Increase BUN and K+ - Azotemia What is azotemia? - ANSWERSincrease in nitrogenous waste products in blood Prerenal AKI - ANSWERSFactors that decrease systemic circulation causing decreased renal blood flow. Common causes of prerenal AKI - ANSWERSHypotension, dehydration, H...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - ANSWER 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - ANSWER -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -AC...

Which kidney disease is sudden? Acute kidney injury (AKI) Which kidney disease is gradual, often occurring over many years? Chronic kidney disease What is the most common cause of AKI? Acute tubular necrosis What is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease? Diabetic nephropathy What are the two main diagnostic criteria for AKI? -Acute reduction in urine output -Elevation in serum creatinine The diagnostic criteria for chronic kidney disease includes a GFR of less than _______mL/min f...

What is nephrotic syndrome? - A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are the dietary restrictions on CKD? - -Protein (restrict early in disease process to preserve kidney function) -Potassium -Fluid -Sodium What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? - -Low protein -Low sodium -Fluid restriction: mL day (for anything except perfusion problem) What are key features of ...