Fundamental Concepts & Skills for
Nursing Practice I |
Galen
Question:
Fluid intake should be approximately how many mL's daily?
Answer:
1,500
Question:
Normal urinary output is how many mL's daily?
Answer:
0.5-1.5
,Question:
What electrolytes are lost the most with urination/medications?
Answer:
Potassium and Sodium
Question:
Urine is formed by tiny filters called
Answer:
nephrons
Question:
What is the average # of nephrons per kidney (includes renal corpuscle &
tubules)?
Answer:
210,000-2,000,000
Question:
Anuria can be defined as:
Answer:
no urine
,Question:
Oliguria can be defined as:
Answer:
little urine (<500mL daily)
Question:
Polyuria can be defined as:
Answer:
excess urine (>2,500mL daily)
Question:
Nocturia can be defined as:
Answer:
excessive urination at night
Question:
Dysuria can be defined as:
Answer:
painful urination
, Question:
Hematuria can be defined as:
Answer:
blood in urine
Question:
Normal range for BUN:
Answer:
10-20 mg/dL
Question:
Normal levels of creatinine in women:
Answer:
0.5-1.1mg/dL
Question:
Normal levels of creatinine in men:
Answer:
0.6-1.2mg/dL