Nur 212 (Hondros) Exam study guide with
a complete solution
Normal creatinine levels? - ANS Male: 0.6-1.2
Female: 0.5-1.1
Normal GFR? - ANS 90-120ml/min
At which GFR level does dialysis begin? - ANS 15
S/S of acute glomerulonephritis? - ANS Headache, increased BP, facial edema,
malaise, low grade fever, weight fain, proteinuria, hematuria, and oliguria
S/S of chronic glomerulonephritis? - ANS Proteinuria and hematuria
Lab findings for glomerulonephritis? - ANS Increased BUN, CR
Decreased albuminin
Common s\e of hemodialysis? - ANS Hypotension due to all of the blood and fluids
leaving the body
Nephrotic syndrome s\s - ANS SEVERE proteinuria
MASSIVE edema
Hypertension, foamy urine, anasarca, ascites
Why might medication doses be decreased for a patient with kidney issues? - ANS
Due to medications not being excreted through kidneys
Prerenal causes - ANS Due to decreased blood flow to kidneys
Cardiovascular disorders, hypovolemia, peripheral vasodilation, renal vascular
obstructions, severe vasoconstriction
Intrarenal causes - ANS Due to damage to the gumeruli, interstitial tissue or tubules
(parynchymal damage)
Acute tubular necrosis, exposure to nephrotoxins, acute GNP, SLE, obstetric
complications, and malignant hypertension
, Post renal causes - ANS Obstruction to the urine collecting system
BPH
Phases of AKI - ANS Oliguric
Diuretic
Recovery (if not then CKD may develop)
Oliguric Phase - ANS Urinary changes (output less than 400ml/day)
Lasts 10-14 days
Neck veins distended, bounding pulse, edema, hypertension
Increased potassium (causing heart issues!)
Diuretic Phase - ANS Daily urine output 1-3 liters may reach 5L or more
Monitor for hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and dehydration as well as hypotension
This phase may last 1-3 weeks
Why would calcium gluconate be given to a patient with AKI? - ANS Due to
hyperkalemia, calcium gluconate raises the threshold at which dysrhythmias occur
therefor protecting the heart
Nursing interventions for almost all kidney patients - ANS Fluid restriction
Daily weights
If there is abdominal pain during hemodialysis what should the nurse do? - ANS
Decrease the flow rate
What is given to excrete potassium? - ANS Kayexelate
What is an important thing to remember for the process of peritoneal dialysis? - ANS
It must be completely STERILE
What is a major complication from peritoneal dialysis? - ANS Peritonitis
If patient begins to have pain or cramping during peritoneal dialysis what should the
nurse do? - ANS Slow down the infusion rate
At what temperature is peritoneal dialysis given? - ANS Must be warmed to body
temperature
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller excellentrevision964. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.