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Exam 1B: Renal Functional Assessment

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On average, how many mLs of blood are filtered through the kidneys each day?
A. 1200 mL
B. 1300 mL
C. 1400 mL
D. 1500 mL
A
What is the major role of the minor/major calyx?
A. Protect and absorb shocks
B. Empty urine into the renal pelvis
C. Filter waste out of the blood
D. Store urine and release into ureters
B
If a patient's glomeruli were damaged, what result would you expect to see?
A. Low concentration of waste in the blood
B. Excessive protein in urine
C. High concentration of waste in the blood
D. Excessive blood in urine
C
Which of the following would NOT be filtered through the glomerulus?
A. Nitrogen
B. Creatinine
C. Glucose
D. Protein
D
Which of the following does NOT impact GFR?
A. Amount of particles
B. Blood flow
C. Volume
D. BP
A
Which of the following is incorrect about tubular reabsorption?
A. 2nd phase of urine production
B. Electrolytes are readily reabsorbed
C. Moves water/solutes from tubular filtrate back into blood
D. 99% of filtrate is reabsorbed
B
What is the job of tubular secretion?
A. Release unwanted particles back into the blood
B. Secrete necessary particles back into blood
C. Move particles from blood to the filtrate
D. Secrete ADH for better water reabsorption
C
How do the kidneys aid in increasing RBC production?
A. Filter RBCs back into blood
B. Prevent absorption of RBCs
C. Release RBCs to bone marrow to mature to erythropoietin
D. Release erythropoietin to bone marrow to mature
D
What is the role of prostaglandins?
A. Trigger vasodilation within the kidney
B. Decrease blood flow
C. Reabsorption of water and sodium
D. Dilation of arterioles
A
What is the role of bradykinin?
A. Increase blood flow
B. Dilation of arterioles
C. Trigger vasoconstriction
D. Excrete water and sodium
B
You are assessing a patient suspected of having a kidney issue. You palpate the back and with a fist, you hit their lower back. The patient asks why you do that. How do you response?
A. To dislodge kidney stones
B. To assess if bruising occurs in the area
C. To assess if the kidney has an infection or inflammation
D. To see if residual pain occurs anywhere
C
What does creatinine measure?
A. By-product of food-protein metabolism
B. By-product of purine metabolism
C. Excess uric acid
D. Waste product of muscle breakdown
D
What does uric acid metabolism?
A. By-product of purine metabolism
B. Waste product of muscle breakdown
C. By-product of food-protein metabolism
D. Renal excretion of nitrogen
A
A patient is about to have a renal biopsy done. What nursing care should be done before the produce is conducted?
A. Assess AST/ALT levels
B. Make sure they have been off blood thinners for at least 8 hours
C. Assess for anemia
D. Palpate kidneys to ensure placement
B
After a renal biopsy is done, the patient feels like they are ready to go home and go back to their daily lives. How do you respond to the patient?
A. "We will give you your discharge education so you can get going."
B. "Make sure you don't lift anymore more than 3 kg."
C. "You need to rest for the next 24 hours."
D. "If you see blood in your urine after 24 hours, call your doctor."
C
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