Aki and ckd - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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, maintain BPs How do you protect kidneys f...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. 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 pro...

- Contrast-induced nephropathy - The onset of AKI w/in 48h after admin of contrast. Risk for this is highest in pts who are older, dehydrated, have pre-existing CKD, or have comorbidities of DM, HF, or current hypotension - Metformin - ____________ should be d/c at least 24 hours before the time of a procedure and for at least 48 hours after iodinated contrast media. - Reactions - When a CT scan w/ contrast is prescribed, report the pts Hx of ____________ associated w/ the admin of ...

- 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 key features of nephrotic syndrome? - 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? 3.5g in 24 hours - What is nephrotic sy...

MEDSURG TEST #3: Ch 46: AKI & CKD questions and answers well illustrated. which descriptions characterize acute kidney injury (SATA)? a. primary cause of death is infection b. it almost always affects older people c. disease course is potentially reversible d. most common cause is diabetic nephropathy e. cardiovascular disease is most common cause of death - correct answers.a. primary cause of death is infection c. disease course is potentially reversible RIFLE defines three stages of ...

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct 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? - Corr...

Davita PCT Dialysis module 1 LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+ What are symptoms of CKD-MBD in addition to bone disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Soft tissue calcification, itching, muscle weakness, tendon ruptures, heart disease, arthrosclerosis what is role in CKD-MBD management ? - CORRECT ANSWERreport symptoms and urge patient to take meds, report non compliance problems related to nonadherence define the term AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-hypo...

Three phases of acute kidney injury -Oliguric (constricting kidney blood vessels & activating RAAS & releasing ADH) -Diuretic -Recovery (BMP returns to normal) Pre-renal (GFR <65 mmHg) is the most common cause of AKI Signs & symptoms: Oliguria (the most common INITIAL sign of AKI) urine output <400 ml/day Azotemia Management of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) -Eliminate the cause -Monitor and manage signs & symptoms -Prevent complications: monitor and treat electrolye abnormalities...

Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition Harding Test Bank Questions and Answers After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft in the right forearm, a patient reports pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take? a. Remind the patient to take a daily low-dose aspirin tablet. b. Report the patient's symptoms to the health care provider. c. Elevate the patient's arm on pillows above the heart level. d. Teach the patient about normal arteriovenous graft...