Kidney Function
This is the primary function of the kidneys related to waste removal.
What is filtration of waste?
This lab is the MOST specific indicator of kidney function.
What is Creatinine?
This condition is sudden and often reversible.
What is AKI?
This electrolyte imbalance is MOST dangerous in renal failure.
This type of dialysis uses a machine to filter blood.
What is Hemodialysis?
The kidneys regulate this to maintain fluid balance in the body.
What is fluid balance?
This lab measures nitrogen waste in the blood.
What is BUN?
This condition is progressive and irreversible.
What is CKD?
This ECG change is seen with high potassium.
What is Peaked T waves?
This type uses the abdominal membrane.
What is Peritoneal dialysis?
This balance is maintained by the kidneys to control pH.
What is Acid-base balance?
This lab is decreased in kidney disease due to anemia.
What is Hemoglobin?
This is a common cause of AKI.
What is hypoperfusion (dehydration, shock)?
This electrolyte may be low in kidney disease due to impaired activation.
What is calcium?
This is the priority nursing rule for dialysis access.
What is No BP/IV in access arm?
The kidneys help regulate this vital sign through fluid and RAAS.
What is blood pressure?
This electrolyte is commonly elevated in kidney failure.
What is Potassium?
This is a major cause of CKD.
What is diabetes or hypertension?
This electrolyte imbalance cause cause muscle weakness and arrhythmias.
What is potassium imbalance?
This complication can occur if fluid is removed too quickly.
What is hypotension?
This hormone is released by the kidneys to stimulate RBC production.
What is Erythropoietin?
This diagnostic test uses contrast and requires kidney monitoring.
What is CT scan with contrast?
This symptom is common in CKD due to toxin buildup.
What is uremia?
This condition occurs when acid builds up in the body.
What is metabolic acidosis?
This sign indicates infection of dialysis access.
What is redness/swelling?