Tests, tests, tests
Identifies the kidney's shape, size, location, and adjacent tissues, assists in needle placement for biopsy, noninvasive
What is Renal ultrasonography?
Measurement of the kidney's ability to concentrate and excrete urine
What is urine specific gravity?
Acute or chronic bacterial infection of the kidney and the lining of the collecting system
Pyelonephritis
Refers to a condition of stones in the urinary tract
What is Urolithiasis?
Characterized by a sudden and rapid decrease in renal function. Potentially reversible with early, aggressive treatment of the cause
What is acute kidney injury?
Provides details of the arterial supply to the kidneys, specifically the location and number of renal arteries and patency of each artery
What is Renal angiography
Study of components and characteristics of the urine. Useful in monitoring the effects of treatment of known urinary or renal conditions
What is urinalysis?
Flank pain / tenderness, chills, fever, and malaise
What are pyelonephritis signs / symptoms
Refers to a kidney stone, the size of which may range from microscopic to several centimeters
What is nephrolithiasis?
Moderate decrease in kidney function with a GFR of 30 to 59
What is stage 3 chronic kidney disease?
Consists of a lighted tube with a telescopic lens, used to identify cause of painless hematuria, urinary incontinence, or urinary retention
What is cystoscopy
Measurement of urine concentration, reflects the ability of the kidney to concentrate and dilute urine by measuring the number of particles in a kilogram of solution
What is Urine osmolality?
Usually occurs as a result of bacterial infections, which include group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections, bacterial endocarditis, or impetigo
What is acute glomerulonephritis?
A catheter inserted through the skin into the renal pelvis. Used to manage obstruction to urine flow above the bladder
What is a nephrostomy tube?
A procedure for cleaning and filtering the blood. Substitutes for kidney function when the kidneys can not remove nitrogenous waste products
What id dialysis?
Taken to diagnose cancer, assess prostatic enlargement, diagnose and monitor progression of renal disease, and assess and evaluate treatment of renal transplant rejectioin
What is renal biopsy?
Used to determine kidney function and creatinine excretion
Creatinine clearance test
Hematuria, foamy appearing urine from proteinuria, hypertension, edema, periorbital edema, fatigue related to anemia or kidney failure
What are signs / symptoms of glomerulonephritis
A narrowing of the ureter
What is a ureteral stricture?
A neurologic condition believed to be caused by cerebral edema. Can occur with rapid removal of fluids and electrolytes
What is disequilibrium syndrome?
Evaluates abnormalities in bladder structure and filling through the instillation of contrast dye and radiography
What is cystography?
Used to identify renal disease. An increase may be seen with salt depletion, strenuous exercise, fever, or dehydration
Urine protein (Albumin)
In the older adult, urinary obstruction is the most common cause
What is pyelonephritis?
Removal of the narrowed section of ureter and reconnection of the patent portions. Preferred procedure for a mid-ureteral stricture
What is a ureteroplasty?
Uses the peritoneum, the semipermeable membrane lining the abdomen, to filter fluid, wastes, and chemicals
What is peritoneal dialysis