A & P
What is the functional unit of the kidney
Nephron
Less than 100 ml urine output in 24 hr period
Anuria
Measure of concentration of solutes contained in urine
Specific Gravity
End product of protein and muscle breakdown
Serum Creatinine
Marked by rapid onset and azotemia
Acute Kidney Injury
Receives 20% of the total cardiac output
Kidneys
Difficulty or pain with urination
Dysuria
Cola colored urine could indicate this syndrome
Nephritic Syndrome
Measure of renal excretion of urea nitrogen
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Symptoms often include the triad of flank mass, flank pain, and hematuria
Renal Cancer
Collection of semipermeable capillaries responsible for filtering blood
Glomerulus
Presence of blood in urine
Hematuria
Red blood cells may be present in the urine with this disorder
Glomerulonephtritis
Produces 3-dimensional images of renal and urinary system structures
Computed Tomography
This syndrome is characterized by loss of proteins like albumin and antithrombin III
Nephrotic Syndrome
System initiated in kidneys and uses enzymes and hormones to increase BP, Blood Volume, Na+, and vasconstriction
RAAS- Renin, Angiotensen, Aldosterone System
Urine output greater than 2000 ml in 24 hours
Polyuria
Foamy/frothy urine present with this disorder
Nephrotic Syndrome
Electrolyte that is often elevated in Acute Kidney Injury
Potassium
This genetic disorder is characterized by fluid filled sacs in the kidneys
Polycystic Kidney Disorder
Gland that sits on top of kidneys and excretes Aldosterone
Adrenal Gland
Pain radiating to the perineal or groin area
Renal Colic
Urine that is cloudy could indicate what?
Infection
Removing a renal tissue sample via a small percutaneous site using CT or ultrasound
Renal Biopsy
What are 2 disease processes that put the client at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease?
Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension