Causes of ckd - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does urinary sediment differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - bland prerenal - bland intrarenal (G) - active (hallmark) intrarenal (ATN) - muddy brown casts, renal tubular epithelial cells postrenal - bland How does urine sodium differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - 20 mEq/L prerenal - <10 mEq/L intrarenal (G) - <20 mEq/L intrarenal (ATN) - >40 mE...

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,...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Anemia in kidney disease when kidneys are damaged they do not make enough EPO (this prompts the bone marrow to make RBCs, which than carry oxygen throughout the body), as a result the bone marrow makes fewer RBCs, causing anemia Q: Hypernatremia Answer: weakness, disorientation, irritability, muscle twitching, decreased reflex, HTN Q: ...

6 steps of rhythm analysis: - determine is regular, calculate rate, elavatute P and QRS, measure PS, measure QRS, interpret rhythm. ACS (acute coronary syndrome) - a spectrum of clinical disorders caused by ischemic heart disease including: -STEMI, most vunerable -nonSTEMI: -UA, unstable angina -syndromes that may present when MI occurs, ranging from unstable angina to acute MI: common ER admission -any ACS=admit to hospital to run labs. ACS process - CAD is caused by atherosclerosis c...

The patient with CKD is receiving dialysis, and the nurse observes excoriations on the patient's skin. What pathophysiologic changes in CKD can contribute to this finding (select all that apply)? a. Dry skin b. Sensory neuropathy c. Vascular calcifications d. Calcium-phosphate skin deposits e. Uremic crystallization from high BUN Answer - a, b, d. Pruritus is common in patients receiving dialysis. It causes scratching from dry skin, sensory neuropathy, and calcium-phosphate depositio...

Definition of cardiogenic shock - evidence of tissue hypoxia d/t decreased CO in the presence of adequate intravascular volume Causes of cardiogenic shock - MI, cardiomyopathy, myocardial contusion, valvular incompetence, stenosis, arrhythmias What are S/S of cardiogenic shock? - Cold/clammy, S3 gallop, crackles, +JVP, displaced PMI, pulmonary edema, increased preload (pwcp/cvp) Is SVR high or low in cardiogenic shock? - High Is CO high or low in cardiogenic shock? - L...

DaVita PCT Study GuideUltrafiltration - correct answer Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane Convection - correct answer Solutes dragged across semipermeable membrane along with fluid Diffusion - correct answer Particles move from area of high concentration to low Osmosis - correct answer Fluid moves from area of low to high concentration What are the kidneys' excretory functions? - correct answer To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance...

Final Exam: NUR1172/ NUR 1172 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nutrition | Guide with Questions and Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Benefits of long acting insulin Give steady control throughout the day -Holds the blood sugar steady without the peak Q: What is glycosylated hemoglobin A1C, the ideal number, and what does it help determine Answer: -Average blood glucose over 3 months -The number ideal is below 7 -Determines blood glucose overall control Q: How d...

DaVita Study GuideWhen should the communication style 'Directing' be used? - correct answer When training to perform procedures When should the communication style 'Following' be used? - correct answer Allow time to digest bad news and impact on patient's life When should the communication style 'Guiding' be used? - correct answer This helps resolve or change behavior problems What are the three core communication skills to be used within the communication styles? - correct answe...