NUR 265 Exam 2 Questions and Answers Latest Update 100% Correct A+ Score.
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NUR 265
Institution
NUR 265
How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - ANSWER From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg
Chest symmetry
Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray
Describe the A/C vent mode. - ANSWER The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute
Describe SIMV vent mode. - A...
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 protein loss in the urine is greater than
what? - ANSWER 3.5g in 24 hours
What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - ANSWER -
immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based).
-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)
-statins (improve blood lipid levels).
-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney function)
Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - ANSWER creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and
GFR reduced by 25%
Describe the "injury" stage for AKI - ANSWER creatinine x2 & GFR reduced
by 50%
Describe the "failure" stage for AKI - ANSWER creatinine x3 normal, &
GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)
Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. - ANSWER Decreased perfusion to
kidneys.
-NSAIDs
-Severe dehydration
-Renal artery stenosis
,-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac output
-Blood/ fluid loss
Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. - ANSWER Tissue damage to the
actual kidneys.
-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
-Sepsis
-Intrarenal bleeding
-Pyelonephritis
Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples. - ANSWER Obstruction that
occurs after the kidney.
-Enlarged prostate (BPH)
-Bladder Cancer
-Kidney stones
How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)? -
ANSWER Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3
What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys? -
ANSWER 65 mmHg What are examples of nephrotoxic
drugs? - ANSWER -NSAIDS
-Metformin
-Diuretics
-Antibiotics (especially -mycin)
-Contrast dye
During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored? -
ANSWER Watch for dehydration and make sure output is greater than
input
What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? - ANSWER -Low protein
-Low sodium
-Fluid restriction: 1000-1500mL day (for anything except
perfusion problem) What are the 2 most common causes of
CKD? - ANSWER -HTN
-Uncontrolled diabetes
, What is azotemia? - ANSWER Nitrogenous waste build up
What are manifestations of uremia? - ANSWER •Metallic taste in mouth
•Anorexia
•Nausea/vomiting
•Muscle cramps
•Uremic frost on skin
•Itching
•Fatigue and lethargy
•Hiccups
•Edema
•Dyspnea
•Paresthesia's
What effects can CKD have on the cardiac system - ANSWER -HTN
-Heart failure (major problem. Call the doctor)
-Pericarditis
What effects can CKD have on the Integumentary system - ANSWER -Uremic
frost
What are the dietary restrictions on CKD? - ANSWER -Protein (restrict
early in disease process to preserve kidney function)
-Potassium
-Fluid
-Sodium
Describe hemodialysis - ANSWER -3x a week- 4-5 hours
-At risk for bleeding do to heparin
-Extremely fatigued post.
-Vitals and weight before and after
-Slight fever post is normal. Monitor.
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