Vascular progression - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

DaVita Study Guide 2020AKI - correct answer acute kidney injury— abrupt loss of kidney function, expected to restore itself Examples of Pre-renal AKI - correct answer rental artery stenosis, low blood pressure Examples of intra-renal AKI - correct answer high blood pressure, high blood sugar, chemotherapy Examples of post-renal AKI - correct answer Uretal stenosis, kidney stones, bladder cancer How do you help in restoring kidney function in AKI patients? - correct answer Ensure ad...

DaVita PCT Study Guide Latest Update 100% Solved Ultrafiltration Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane Convection Solutes dragged across semipermeable membrane along with fluid Diffusion Particles move from area of high concentration to low Osmosis Fluid moves from area of low to high concentration What are the kidneys' excretory functions? To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance What are the kidneys' endocrine functions?...

DaVita Study Guide 2024 Latest Update Graded A+ AKI acute kidney injury— abrupt loss of kidney function, expected to restore itself Examples of Pre-renal AKI rental artery stenosis, low blood pressure Examples of intra-renal AKI high blood pressure, high blood sugar, chemotherapy Examples of post-renal AKI Uretal stenosis, kidney stones, bladder cancer How do you help in restoring kidney function in AKI patients? Ensure adequate dialysis— accurate weights, dialysate baths,...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access - ANSWERDecreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology ...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children ............................................................................................. 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults ............................................

Pathophysiology -- Cirrhosis - Inflammation of the liver results in necrosis and scarring. Necrosis results in alteration in function, then liver failure, then hepatic encephalopathy, then hepatic coma, and can eventually lead to death. Scarring of the liver leads to vascular obstruction which results in portal hypertension. Destruction of hepatocytes and replacement with scar tissue. Most Common Causes -- Cirrhosis - Chronic HCV, NASH, Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease Early and Late...

ARDMS Abdomen MOCK exam| 251 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ Progression of which of the following abnormalities flattens the portal veins? Biliary obstruction The wall thickness in a normal fasting gallbladder should not exceed 3 mm This color Doppler sonogram is most likely demonstrating which of the following abnormalities? Pseudoaneurysm This color Doppler image demonstrates turbulent swirling blood flow within a fluid collection, classic sonographic findings of a ...

In clients receiving dialysis, which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States? ~ diabetic nephropathy (Kimmelstiel-Wilson syndrome) (about 25%) Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are implicated, indicating the need for good diabetes control throughout clients ' life spans. Most clients with acute tubular necrosis recover with conservative management (fluid monitoring, protein restriction, drug adjustments, and dietary and potassium control). Dialysis may...

ACE Inhibitors and ARBs Exam Questions and Answers Indications - Correct Answer ️️ -- HTN - Prolong survival in HF, Coronary Heart Disease, Acute MI - Slow rate of progression in Chronic renal failure, diabetic neuropathy ACEI mechanism of action - Correct Answer ️️ -Blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is responsible for converting angiotensin I into angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is vasoconstrictor and stimulates aldosterone release from adrenal glands. - Lowered...

Which of the following is an advantage of an implanted vascular access device over a tunneled central venous catheter? Decreased risk of infection Short-term use Low cost of insertion Unlimited ability to access - ANSWERDecreased risk of infection Answer: Implanted ports have a lower risk of infection than tunneled central venous catheters. Reference: Camp-Sorrell, D., & Matey, L. (Eds.). (2017). Access device standards of practice for oncology nursing. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology ...