Levels
A waste product produced from muscle metabolism, this substance is commonly measured to evaluate kidney function.
Creatinine
What are the units used for the urea:creatinine ratio?
mmol/L
What can cause kidney disease
A-High blood pressure
B-Diabetes
C-Autoimmune disease
D-All of the above
D-All of the above
How many kidney parts are in the presentation??
16 kidney and 10 nephrons = 26
Elevated levels of uric acid can lead to the development of this painful condition
Gout
The equation for the urea to creatinine ratio?
urea (mmol/L) / creatinine (mmol/L)
3. There are ______ stages of kidney disease.
A-4
B-5
C-3
D-2
B-5
Which kidney part is responsible for the production of EPO hormone?
Renal cortex
In addition to kidney function, BUN levels can also be influenced by
Protein intake
Hydration status
What is the formula commonly used to estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) based on creatinine levels?
Cockcroft-Gault formula
4.Which kidney disease is inherited?
A-Diabetes
B-Polycystic kidney disease
C-Protein disease
B-Polycystic kidney disease
What is the highest avg bladder size for an adult?
24 ounze
How should blood samples for ammonia testing be handled to ensure accurate results?
They should be collected in a heparinized tube and kept on ice.
1. Which of the following types of AKI is common in the Ed and results from decreased renal function caused by hypovolemia or reduced cardiac output?
A-Prerenal Injury
B-Intrinsic Kidney Injury
C-Post Kidney Injury
A-Prerenal Injury
5. A person can have CKD without symptoms.
A-True
B-False
A-True
They filter waste from your blood so the waste can leave your body through urine.
Loop of Henle
What can a sudden increase in ammonia levels lead to?
Confusion and lethargy
Where does urine collects urine from the nephrons
Collecting duct
6. Which of the following would NOT be a cause of prerenal failure?
A-Liver failure
B-Dehydration
C-Heart failure
D-kidney disease
D-kidney disease
The smallest veins and receive blood from capillaries.
Venule