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Urinary Sys Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the functions of the kidneys? | removing waste from the blood, maintain fluid and electrolytes, secreting substances that affect blood pressure and other body functions |
| What amt of urine is excreted daily? | 1-2 L |
| Approx how much do kidneys drop from the supine position to the upright position? | no more than 2" |
| What are microscopic components of parenchyma of the the kidney called? | nephrons |
| What serves as a filter for blood in the kidney? | glomerulus |
| What receives urine from the collecting ducts? | calyces |
| How much urine can the adult bladder hold? | 500 mL |
| Where do the ureters enter the bladder? | UVJ ureterovesical junction |
| List the mile reactions to contrast media. | warmth and flushing, metallic taste, sneezing |
| List the moderate reactions of contrast media. | nausea, vomiting, hives and edema of respiratory mucous membrane |
| What is the best indicator of Creat level? | GFR |
| what is the normal creat level? | 0.6 - 1.2 |
| What comprosises the urinary system? | 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, bladder, urethra |
| What projection would place the RT kidney parellel to the IR? | AP RPO |
| What is the CR angle for the AP axial urinary bladder? | 10-15 deg caudal |
| CR angle for the PA axial urinary bladder? | 10-15 deg cephalad |
| List the severe reactions of contrast media | respiratory or cardiac crisis |
| Most common contraindications for IVU? | ability of the kidneys to filter contrzst medium from the blood, and the pt alleric history |
| How long should alcohol soultion be left on the skin before the needle is instered? | 30 sec |
| How much of an area around the puncture site should be cleaned? | 2 in circle |
| How far above the puncture site should a tourniquet be placed? | 6-8 inc |
| At what angle should the needle be held? | 45 deg |
| - a complication when the medication or contrast material enters the soft tissue instead of the vein | infiltration |
| What are signs of infiltration? | swelling, redness, burning, and pain |
| What are some common therapies for infiltration? | apply ice if its within 30 mins of happening warm wet compress if more than 30 mins |