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Urinary quiz chpt18
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the functions of the kidneys | To remove waste, maintain fluid, and secrete substances effecting the blood reservoirs |
| What is the amount of urine secreted daily | 1-2 liters |
| Approximately how much do the kidneys drop from the supine to the upright position | 2 inches |
| What are the microscopic components of the parenchyma of the kidney called | Nephrons |
| What is the cluster of blood capillaries within the capsules called | Glomerulus |
| What part of the kidney filters the blood | The glomerulus |
| How much fluid can the adult bladder hold | 500 mL |
| Where does the ureters enter the bladder | At the posterior wall |
| What is the site called where the ureters enter the bladder | Ureterovesical junction |
| What does the urinary system consist of | Urinary tract( 1 urethra,1 urinary bladder, 2 kidneys, and 2 ureters) |
| Which projection would place the right kidney perpendicular to the IR | AP RPO |
| What is the CR angle for the AP Axial projection of the urinary bladder | 10-15 degrees caudal |
| What is the CR angle of the PA Axial projection of the urinary bladder | 10-15 degrees cephalad |
| What is the normal creatinine level | 0.6-1.2 mg/100mL |
| What is the best overall index for the function of the kidneys | (GFR) Glomerular Filtration Rate |
| What s the normal GFR range | 120-125 mL/min |
| What is the value that shows renal dysfunction | 90 mL/min or less |
| What are the mild reactions to contrast medium | Sensation of warmth, metallic taste,and sneezing |
| What are the moderate reactions to contrast medium | Anaphylactic( respiratory or cardiac crisis) this may include laryngospasms |
| What is the cup shaped recesses in the center of each kidney that receives the urine from the collecting ducts called | Calyces |