UNIT 3 EXAM – NURSING 221 2026 | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS

UNIT 3 EXAM – NURSING 221| COMPLETE
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,glomerulonephritis pathophysiology -may begin as a systemic infection (usually strep A beta)


-antibodies are produced as a response to systemic infection, then get lodged
in the glomerulus, causing scarring & decreased filtering


-the kidneys are no longer working correctly & are inflamed


what type of infections cause glomerulonephritis -USUALLY strep A beta hemolytic streptococcus


-skin infections (impetigo)


-mumps


-mono


-hepatitis


why do infections cause glomerulonephritis antibodies are produced as a response to systemic infection, then get lodged
in the glomerulus, causing scarring & decreased filtering


we want to fully cure strep so it does not advance to antibiotics
any other problem, so educate the patient to finish all 3 multiple choice options
their __________

,what are the TWO organs that strep can damage? kidneys & heart

3 multiple choice options



when strep attacks the heart, it is specifically attacking valves of the heart
the _______________
3 multiple choice options



what do valves do in the heart prevent backflow

, Glomerulonephritis: Signs/Symptoms -flank pain (CVA tenderness)


-oliguria (decreases UOP)


-hematuria


-proteinuria


-periorbital edema (edema around the eyes)


-increased BP


-fluid volume EXCESS


-increased urine specific gravity


-azotemia (abnormally high BUN & creatinine)


-malaise


-headache