Aki and ckd - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DaVita - Rise Training Module 1 Quiz Which complication is most often seen in up to 25% of acute kidney injury (AKI) cases? - correct answer During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood: - correct answer Fluid overload and hypertension lead to left ventricular hypertrophy. This means: - correct answer If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure a...

NRNP 6550: Advanced Care Of Adults In Acute Settin, Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024 (Graded A+)Urine culture with UTI: 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women 2. Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI: bladder and urethra...

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...

RNSG 2432 Exam 2: AKI and CKD Questions With Complete Solutions

NCLEX Q's AKI and CKD Guaranteed Success What is the role of creatinine in assessing kidney function? Creatinine is a waste product from muscle metabolism; elevated levels in the blood indicate reduced kidney function. ️️ What are the typical laboratory tests used to diagnose AKI? Common laboratory tests include serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and urinalysis to evaluate kidney function. ️️ How does dehydration contribute to AKI? Dehydration reduces b...

1. ______________ is solely filtered from the bloodstream via the glomerulus and is NOT reabsorbed back into the bloodstream but is excreted through the urine. A. Urea B. Creatinine C. Potassium D. Magnesium - ️️The answer is B. Creatinine is a waste product from muscle breakdown and is removed from the bloodstream via the glomerulus of the nephron. It is the only substance that is solely filtered out of the blood but NOT reabsorbed back into the system. It is excreted out through th...

Lewis Ch 47 Nursing Management: AKI and CKD NCLEX What is the role of the kidneys in maintaining acid-base balance? The kidneys help maintain acid-base balance by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate, which regulates blood pH levels. ️️ How can acute tubular necrosis (ATN) lead to AKI? Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) occurs when the tubules in the kidneys become damaged, often due to ischemia or nephrotoxins, leading to a decline in kidney function and AKI. ️️...

DaVita PCT Training Exam (Final Exam for STAR Program) with Complete Solutions DaVita PCT Training Exam (Final Exam for STAR Program) with Complete Solutions What is adequacy? - ANSWER--How well dialysis tx is working -measured by green post BUN lab - Kt/V goal is 1.2 or 65% What affects Kt/V? - ANSWER-- time of tx -frequency of tx -increasing BFR and DFR increase Kt/V Needle gauge sizes vs. BFR - ANSWER-- 17g=200-250 - 16g = 250-350 - 15g = 350-450 - 14g = 450 and ^ procedu...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After an arteriovenous graft is inserted in a patient‘s right forearm, the patient reports pain and coldness in the right fingers. Which action would 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 function. ANS: B The patient‘s problems suggest the de...

NUR 265 Exam 1 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 ...

Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ re...