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ATI Med-Surg Chapter 60 Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Questions and Answers (2024/2025)(Verified Answers)
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1.	Kidney: The kidneys regulate fluid, acid-base, and electrolyte balance while also eliminating wastes from the body. 
 
Ï Kidney failure may be diagnosed as acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. Acute kidney injury can result in chronic kidney disease without aggressive treat- ment, or when complicating preexisting conditions exist. 
2.	Acute kidney injury (AKI): Sudden cessation of renal function that occurs when blood flow to the kidneys is significantly compromised. Clinical manif...
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NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded)
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NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) 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 pro...
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Renal/Genitourinary Barrons CCRN Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Renal/Genitourinary Barrons CCRN Exam 
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comorbidities that put the pt at risk for developing AKI - Answer- Diabetes 
Heart failure 
Hypertension 
nephrotoxic substances - Answer- Antibiotics 
NSAIDS 
ACE inhibitors, ARBS 
Antineoplastics 
Contrast media 
Diuretics 
measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from the waste product urea 
(formed in the liver) - Answer- BUN- blood urea nitrogen 
Normal Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - Answer- 10-23 mg/dL 
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NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE, COMPLETE SOLUTION
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NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE, COMPLETE SOLUTION 
 
•	Nephrotic Syndrome: 
o	NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. 
o	Immunological Kidney disorder 
o	This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels. 
▪	Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- 
hour urine sample. 
o	Key features: 
▪	Massive proteinuria >3...
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Renal/Genitourinary Barrons CCRN Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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comorbidities that put the pt at risk for developing AKI - Answer- Diabetes 
Heart failure 
Hypertension 
nephrotoxic substances - Answer- Antibiotics 
NSAIDS 
ACE inhibitors, ARBS 
Antineoplastics 
Contrast media 
Diuretics 
measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from the waste product urea 
(formed in the liver) - Answer- BUN- blood urea nitrogen 
Normal Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - Answer- 10-23 mg/dL 
non...
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Nursing Management: AKI and CKD questions with correct answers
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What are intrarenal causes of acute kidney injury? 
 
a. anaphylaxis 
b. renal stones 
c. bladder cancer 
d. nephrotoxic drugs 
e. acute glomerulonephritis 
f. tubular obstruction my myoglobin - Answer d, e, f. Intrarenal causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) 
include conditions that cause direct damage to the 
kidney tissue, including nephrotoxic drugs, acute 
glomerulonephritis, and tubular obstruction by myoglobin, 
or prolonged ischemia. Anaphylaxis and other prerenal 
problems are frequentl...
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Chapter 46 NIU Nursing 315 Exam quizzes
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When assessing a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the nurse recognizes that which neurologic change is common as the disease progresses? - Apathy 
 
Which are postrenal causes of acute kidney injury? Select all that apply. - Renal calculi 
Spinal cord disease 
Benign hypertrophic hyperplasia (BPH 
 
Which nursing interventions does the nurse include in the care plan of a patient with acute kidney injury? Select all that apply. - Give thorough skin care. 
Wash the mouth frequently. 
Cha...
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NURS 460 - Renal (Exam 2) Already Graded A
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NURS 460 - Renal (Exam 2) Already Graded A 
What are the three origins of an AKI? Pre-renal, intra-renal, post-renal 
What is an AKI? Abrupt increase in creatinine resulting in an injury or insult that causes a functional or 
structural change in the kidney 
What are the three main results of an AKI? Increased BUN, creatinine, and urine electrolytes 
What is normal GFR? 125 mL/min 
What are the 4 main functions of the kidney? Regulation of fluid electrolyte and acid base balance 
Erythrop...
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NRS 533 - Exam 1 - Module 3 Exam with 100% Correct Answers
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NRS 533 - Exam 1 - Module 3 Exam with 
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Name three pathophysiological types of AKI - answerPrerenal, infrarenal, post renal 
Prerenal AKI pathology - answer30-60% of AKI 
decreased blood flow to kidneys 
Two reasons blood flow would be decreased to kidneys - answerHypovolemic: V/D, blood 
loss, diuretics 
hypervolemic (poor circulating volume): HF, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome 
Physical assessment of Pre-renal AKI - answerdry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, 
decreased v...
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Renal Disorders/Dialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis NCLEX questions with correct answers
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An 83-year-old female patient was found lying on the bathroom floor. She said she fell 2 days ago and has not been 
able to take her heart medicine or eat or drink anything since then. What conditions could be causing prerenal AKI in 
this patient (select all that apply)? 
a. Anaphylaxis 
b. Renal calculi 
c. Hypovolemia 
d. Nephrotoxic drugs 
e. Decreased cardiac output - Answer c, e. Because the patient has had nothing to eat or drink 
for 2 days, she is probably dehydrated and hypovolem...
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