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Renal
Renal Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Kidneys are _____ inches long and weigh ____ ounces each | 5 inches, 5-6 oz |
| Nephron can function until ___% gone | 75 |
| Each kidney has 1 million ________ | Nephron |
| Separate necessary from unnecessary fluid | Nephron |
| Selective filtration of blood. Problem with this leads to proteinuria | Glomerulus |
| Normal daily urine output is | 800-2000 mL/day |
| Selective blood filtration in the glomerulus occurs at a rate of _____ ml/min | 125 |
| Reabsorption of 80% of e-lytes and water occurs here. Secretion of H+ and creatinine | Proximal tube |
| Reabsorption of Na, Cl, and H2O occurs here | Loop of Henle |
| Renal failure anemia occurs d/t decrease in | Protein |
| What can be given to pt with RF anemia? | Epogen/Procrit |
| What is normal sp gravity? | 1.010-1.025 |
| What is normal urine osmolality? | 200-800 |
| Bun to creatinine ration | 10:1 |
| Diagnostic test that determines size, shape, and position of kidneys. Simple xray. Can also detect kidney stones | KUB |
| Test that shows fluid accumulation, masses, organ size, malformations. | US |
| Test visualizes the bladder. Contrast given. Xrays taken. | Cystogram |
| Tests given with contrast medium. Check BUN, creat, and allergies. IV needed. Looks inside and outside. Estimates RF. | IVP |
| Cath thru ureters. Contrast given. Collecting system visualized. | Retrograde Pyelography |
| Looking at blood flow with this test | Renal angiography |
| What assessments/interventions for kidney biopsy? | Monitor for bleeding. 4-12h bedrest. BP for hypotension, I/O, s/s infection |