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Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If the SBP elevate, arterioles constrict. Normal Functions of the Kidney...

NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE • Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels. ▪ Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features: ▪ Massive proteinuria >3.5g / 24hrs ▪ Hy...

NUR 265 - Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 (Quiz 2 Material) - Phenomenology - Grounded theory - Ethnography - Community participatory research Correct Answer: The different qualitative research methods include: Phenomenological method Correct Answer: - A process of learning and constructing the meaning of human experience through intensive dialogue with persons who are living the experience - Rests on the assumption that there is a structure and essence to shared experiences that can be narrated...

NUR 265 Final Meds allopurinol Correct Answer: treatment for hyperuricemia r/t tumor lysis syndrome mannitol Correct Answer: first line med for increased ICP r/t edema steroids Correct Answer: what drug class is contraindicated for trauma taper, fs, GI bleed Correct Answer: 3 nursing implications of steroid use barbs Correct Answer: drug class used to induce coma atropine Correct Answer: first line drug for sinus brady dry mouth/decreased motility Correct Answer: 2 s/...

NUR 265 EXAM 4 Lupus: Hallmark sign Correct Answer: butterfly rash on face Lupus: Indication of flare Correct Answer: Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Lupus: Interventions Correct Answer: -Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Lupus: medical management Correct Answer: -hydroxychloroquine(...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Twelve hours after the client was initially burned, bowel sounds are absent in all four abdominal quadrants. Which is the nurse's best action? Correct Answer: Document the findings Why? Decreased or absent peristalsis is an expected response during the emergent phase of burn injury as a result of neural and hormonal compensation to the stress of injury. No currently accepted intervention changes this response. It is not the highest priority of care at this Three days a...

NUR 265 Exam 1 What is nephrotic syndrome? Correct Answer: 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 Answer: -*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 t...

NUR 265 Exam 2 How is an ET tube placement confirmed? Correct Answer: From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. Correct Answer: The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute Describe SIMV vent mode. Correct Answer: The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths What are the different ventilator settings? Correct Answer: Mode FiO2 Rate...

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