PROGRESSIVE RENAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP EXAM STUDY GUIDE) WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

What is the #1 infection control practice for reducing the transmission of disease? Correct Answer Hand washing FMC policy states that anyone potentially exposed to HIV receive prophylaxis within ____ hours. Correct Answer 2 The urinary system is made up of what? Correct Answer 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, a bladder & a urethra. The kidneys produce urine which is transported by the _______ to the ______ to be stored and then excreted from the body via the ________. Correct Answer ureters, bladder, urethra What are the functional units of the kidney? Correct Answer Nephrons The nephrons is composed of the ____________ and the _______ Correct Answer Glomerulus, tubules Tangled cluster of capillaries surrounded by the Bowman's capsule Correct Answer Glomerulus Blood enters the kidneys through the ___________ Correct Answer renal artery Kidneys are important in maintaining good health because they filter _____, _______, & extra ________ from the capillaries into the tubules. Correct Answer fluid, wastes, electrolytes The kidneys have 4 functions: Correct Answer Excretory, Regulatory, Filtration, Endocrine Kidneys rid the body of ______ products and excess ______ and _________ Correct Answer wastes, fluid, electrolytes Kidneys maintain _______/_______ balance (done by excreting H+ and reabsorbing bicarbonate), _______ balance, and ________ balance. Correct Answer acid/base, fluid, electrolyte __________ retain some things and filter out and reabsorb others Correct Answer Nephrons produced by the kidney and constricts blood vessels