UNIT 3 EXAM – NURSING 221| COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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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
STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,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
