Urine Luck!
This is the normal creatinine level
0.6-2.2
This is the term used to describe "little urine"
Oliguria
True or False: Bacteria in the urinalysis is always indicative of a UTI
False
This term associated with reflexes, is often referred to as a "ticking" or "beating"
Clonus
This is the term for an electrical dysrhythmia of the brain
Seizure
This is a priority assessment for a patient after they have finished their hemodialysis treatment
Vital Signs
These are the signs of over-hydration in a patient
JVD, Crackles, SOB, Weight Gain, Increased Hct
This type of diet may be recommended to patient with uric-acid kidney stones
Low-purine Diet
This term is often used to describe a "stiff neck"
Nuchal Rigidity
This position is termed for when a brain injury causes a patient to flex inward with the hands
Decorticate
This is the most sensitive indicator of kidney function
Creatinine
These are the signs of dehydration in a patient
Hypotension, Elevated BUN, Dry Mucous Membranes, Decreased Hct
A patient might be at risk for this if they go untreated with Strep
Glomerulonephritis
These two hallmark symptoms are associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Poor Coordination & Loss of Balance
When a patient goes into "fight or flight", this is what happens to the body
Sweat, Pupils Dilate, Bronchioles Dilate, Arteries Dilate, HR Increase
Stop: GI, GU
This hormone is produced by the kidneys and can often lead to renal failure patients becoming anemic
Erythropoietin
This is the most common sign of a UTI in an older adult
Confusion
This item may be given to patients after a lithotripsy is performed to break up stones, making it easier for them to pass
Strainer
Patients with Parkinson's Disease are deficient in this neurotransmitter
Dopamine
This is the sign that is considered "positive" when the knees and hips flex caused by the neck flexing
Brudzinski's Sign
This may be placed/created in a patient who needs to go on dialysis long term
AV Fistula
Things like hemorrhage can cause this type of kidney damage
Prerenal
Guillian Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an _____ infection caused by ______ that attacks the immune system
Ascending & Respiratory/Viral
A patient with meningitis may need this to help them bring down a fever
Cooling blanket
A change in this is the most crucial item to report in terms of patient status
LOC