Gfr glomerular filtration - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

______________ is solely filtered from the bloodstream via the glomerulus and is NOT reabsorbed back into the bloodstream but is excreted through the urine. A. Urea B. Creatinine C. Potassium D. Magnesium - Answer The answer is B. Creatinine is a waste product from muscle breakdown and is removed from the bloodstream via the glomerulus of the nephron. It is the only substance that is solely filtered out of the blood but NOT reabsorbed back into the system. It is excreted out through the ur...

MED-SURG RN Form B Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Cancer treatment options: Safety precautions for a sealed radiation implant - ANS ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Place the client in a private room away from other clients when possible. ■ Place an appropriate sign on the door warning of the radiation source. ■ Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal amounts of radiation exposure. ■ Limit visitors to 30-min visits, and have visitors maintain a distance of 6 ft from the...

Portage Learning BIOD 152 A&P 2 Final Exam 2023/2024 Identify the parts of the neuron shown in the diagram below a. dendrite b. cell body c. nucleus List the four parts of the human brain The human brain is made up of the cerebral hemispheres, diencephalon, brain stem, andcerebellum. List and describe the 3 meninges of the human brain. The leathery dura mater is the double-layered outer meninx. The middle arachnoid meninx is a loose layer separated from the dura...

Urinary System / Portage Learning A&P2, Module 7 Questions and Answers 2023 urinary system organs 2 kidneys 2 ureters 1 urinary bladder 1 urethra kidney (shape, weight, location) bean shaped / size of soup can, about 5oz / located between T12-L3 vertebrae and are protected by the rib cage / right is slightly lower than the left b/c of the liver above it adrenal glands a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephr...

Bio 251 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed during what renal process is protein-free plasma forced out of blood capillaries and into the bowman's capsule of the renal corpuscle? a) glomerularfiltration b) secretion c) excretion d) reabsorbtion e) reabsorbtion a substances that enter the renal tubules will be excreted in the urine unless they are a) secreted by glomerular capillaries directly into the peritubular capillaries b) degraded by tubule cells c) reabsorbe...

Which of the following diagnostic and assessment findings from among the patients on a geriatric medical unit most warrants further investigation? a. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinary incontinence. b. A 78-year-old male's stomach pH is increased. c. A 71-year-old male client's echocardiogram reveals slight left ventricular hypertrophy. d. An 81-year-old woman's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is low. Correct Answer-A. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinar...

Exam 4: BIO 202/ BIO202 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Human Anatomy and Physiology II|| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: afferent arteriole, glomerulus, efferent arteriole, peritubular capillaries, to renal vein Answer: Blood flow through the nephron Q: reabsorption of water Answer: descending limb (loop of henle) Q: reabsorption of solutes Answer: ascending limb (loop of henle) Q: What do the mesangial cells produce/secrete? what is the function of ...

Final Exam: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: How is angina relieved? Answer: With rest and nitroglycerin; if not relieved, it could be a myocardial infarction (MI). Q: What is the purpose of nutrition in DM 2? Answer: To maintain A1C and glucose levels. Q: What are the S/S of cataracts? Answer: Blurred vision, cloudy lens. Q: Why are individuals who wor...

Exam 4: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: GFR (glomerular filtration rate) Answer: Which Dx Test? Measure the level of kidney function *Normal value for adults: GFR >90 mL/min/1.73 m2(squared) Q: KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) Answer: Which Dx test? Visualize the urinary structures or radiopaque stones -Ptnt needs an x-ray gown that has no radiopaque fasteners ...

NURS 223 Exam 1, Questions & Answers-protein - Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) are known to lose ____ during these treatments. As a result, they are special diets. Sevelamer (Renagel) - The nurse's patient has has chronic kidney disease (CKD) with elevated PHOSPHORUS levels according to the latest labs. Elevated phosphorus can lead to BONE RESORPTION and HYPERCALCEMIA. The nurse anticipates an order for _____, a PHOSPHATE BI...