NUR 265 Exam 1 WITH CORRECT AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
What is nephrotic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows
larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine
and then be excreted.
What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--*Massive proteinuria*
-*Hypoalbuminemia*
-*Edema (facial and periorbital)*
-Lipiduria
-Hyperlipidemia
-Increased coagulation
-Reduced kidney function
In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is
greater than what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3.5g in 24 hours
What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based).
-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)
-statins (improve blood lipid levels).
-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney
function)
Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%
Describe the "injury" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%
Describe the "failure" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)
,Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Decreased perfusion to kidneys.
-NSAIDs
-Severe dehydration
-Renal artery stenosis
-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac
output
-Blood/ fluid loss
Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.
-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
-Sepsis
-Intrarenal bleeding
-Pyelonephritis
Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.
-Enlarged prostate (BPH)
-Bladder Cancer
-Kidney stones
How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3
What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-65 mmHg
What are examples of nephrotoxic drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--NSAIDS
-Metformin
-Diuretics
-Antibiotics (especially -mycin)
-Contrast dye
, During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Watch for dehydration and make sure
output is greater than input
What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Low protein
-Low sodium
-Fluid restriction: 1000-1500mL day (for anything except
perfusion problem)
What are the 2 most common causes of CKD? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--HTN
-Uncontrolled diabetes
What is azotemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nitrogenous waste
build up
What are manifestations of uremia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
•Metallic taste in mouth
•Anorexia
•Nausea/vomiting
•Muscle cramps
•Uremic frost on skin
•Itching
•Fatigue and lethargy
•Hiccups
•Edema
•Dyspnea
•Paresthesia's
What effects can CKD have on the cardiac system - CORRECT
ANSWERS--HTN
-Heart failure (major problem. Call the doctor)
-Pericarditis
VERIFIED ANSWERS YEAR 2024/2025
What is nephrotic syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows
larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine
and then be excreted.
What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--*Massive proteinuria*
-*Hypoalbuminemia*
-*Edema (facial and periorbital)*
-Lipiduria
-Hyperlipidemia
-Increased coagulation
-Reduced kidney function
In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is
greater than what? - CORRECT ANSWERS-3.5g in 24 hours
What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based).
-ACE inhibitors (decreased protein loss in urine)
-statins (improve blood lipid levels).
-Heparin (used to treat vascular effects and improve kidney
function)
Describe the "risk" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x 1.5 of normal, and GFR reduced by 25%
Describe the "injury" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x2 & GFR reduced by 50%
Describe the "failure" stage for AKI - CORRECT ANSWERS-
creatinine x3 normal, & GFR reduced by 75% (Cant fix)
,Describe Prerenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Decreased perfusion to kidneys.
-NSAIDs
-Severe dehydration
-Renal artery stenosis
-MI or HF resulting in low ejection fraction and low cardiac
output
-Blood/ fluid loss
Describe Intrarenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Tissue damage to the actual kidneys.
-Glomerulonephritis or inflammation of the glomeruli
-Sepsis
-Intrarenal bleeding
-Pyelonephritis
Describe Postrenal AKI. Give examples. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Obstruction that occurs after the kidney.
-Enlarged prostate (BPH)
-Bladder Cancer
-Kidney stones
How do you determine the mean arterial pressure (MAP)? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Systolic + (Diastolic*2) /3
What is the MAP needed to perfuse the kidneys? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-65 mmHg
What are examples of nephrotoxic drugs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--NSAIDS
-Metformin
-Diuretics
-Antibiotics (especially -mycin)
-Contrast dye
, During the diuretic phase of AKI, what needs to be monitored? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Watch for dehydration and make sure
output is greater than input
What are the dietary restrictions for an AKI patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS--Low protein
-Low sodium
-Fluid restriction: 1000-1500mL day (for anything except
perfusion problem)
What are the 2 most common causes of CKD? - CORRECT
ANSWERS--HTN
-Uncontrolled diabetes
What is azotemia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Nitrogenous waste
build up
What are manifestations of uremia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
•Metallic taste in mouth
•Anorexia
•Nausea/vomiting
•Muscle cramps
•Uremic frost on skin
•Itching
•Fatigue and lethargy
•Hiccups
•Edema
•Dyspnea
•Paresthesia's
What effects can CKD have on the cardiac system - CORRECT
ANSWERS--HTN
-Heart failure (major problem. Call the doctor)
-Pericarditis
