NURS 2346 Pediatric Genitourinary Disorders questions with correct answers

When a patient is dehydrated, which lab value of renal status will be elevated? - Answer BUN When a patient is experiencing renal failure, which lab values will be elevated? - Answer BUN and Creatinine What does the term azotemia mean? - Answer Build up of nitrogenous wastes in the blood (elevation of BUN, Creat, and uric acid) Normal BUN for Infants and children - Answer 5-18 mg/dL Normal Creatinine for Infants and children - Answer 0.2-0.7 mg/dL What precautions are indicated for a Kidney Ureter Bladder X-ray? - Answer Protect yourself from exposure to radiation, especially your thyroid Why should fluids be increased after renal angiography or scans? - Answer To flush out the dye Glomerular Filtration Rate is the best indicator of ____ ____ - Answer Renal function Which other diagnostic test reflects GFR thus renal function - Answer Urine analysis (U/A) aka 24-hr urine sample What's the normal GFR? - Answer 90-120 mL/min What should the child or parent be taught about renal US and cystoscopy - Answer The US is non-invasive, you'll have warmed jelly put on your skin and then the use of a probe will allow Dr to look at your kidneys; Cystoscopy allows direct visualization of the urethra and the bladder, it's more invasive and requires an IV An Intravenous Pyelogram involves placement of an IV catheter. A Voiding Cystoureterography (VCUG) involves placement