Gfr regulation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system? Correct Answer 2 Kidneys 2 Ureters Bladder Urethra Anatomical structure of kidneys, order of urine flow? Correct Answer kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra Kidneys produce urine which is transported by the ureters to the bladder where it is stored and eventually excreted from the body via the urethra. What is a nephron? Correct Answer Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney. They are a tubular structure that fil...

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...

AHN 447 Exam 4 Questions And Answers A+ Review What is the normal range for creatinine, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? - AnswerMales: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL Females: 0.5-1.1 mg/dL Older adults: may be decreased An INCREASED level indicates kidney impairment. A DECREASED level may be caused by a DECREASED muscle mass. What is the normal range for BUN, and what is the significance of abnormal findings? - Answer-10-20 mg/dL Older adults: slightly higher An INCREASED level ma...

What organs make up the urinary system? - Answer-- Kidneys - Ureters - Bladder - Urethra Homeostatic Kidney Functions: - Answer-- Regulation of blood ionic compound - Regulation of blood pH - Regulation of blood volume - Regulation of blood pressure - Maintenance of blood osmolarity - Production of hormones - Regulation of blood glucose levels - Excretion of metabolic wastes and foreign substances The kidneys are ___________, partly protected by the lower ribs. - Answer-retroperitone...

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Oliguria correct answers less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr Azotemia correct answers increase blood urea nitrogen and creatinine Functions of the Kidneys correct answers Regulation of fluid volume, electrolyte balance, acid base balance, bloop pressure, and erythropoiesis. Excretion of nitrogenous waste products, metabolism of vitamin D and synthesis of prostaglandin Glomerular Filtration Rate- GFR correct answers Regulation of fluids and electrolytes and excretion of waste products. Normal...

ANP, Prostaglandins, ADHWhat are the 3 forms of natriuretic peptides? - correct answer ANP BNP CNP What is the levels of potentcy of the natriuretic peptides? - correct answer ANP>BNP>CNP ANP - correct answer Synthesized in cardiac atrial cells and ventricular myocardium. Released when atrial are stretched (mechanosensitive ion channels), laying down, volume expansion, exercise. Release can also be increased by sympathetic stimulation via alpha-1A adrenoreceptors, endothelin vi...

What assures that MRSA patients are no longer actively infected? Three consecutive cultures come back negative Precautions to take when caring for MRSA/VRE? Contact How to seat VRE patients In the same cohort as people with the same bacteria How long should you wash your hands for? With alcohol? 40-60 seconds soap and water 20-30 seconds alcohol What is urea? A by product of protein metabolism What is creatine? A by product of muscle metabolism What is uric acid? Occurs naturally i...

PCCN Renal Exam 45 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with chronic renal failure asks the nurse why he is anemic. The nurse explains that anemia accompanies chronic renal failure secondary to: a. Blood loss via the urine b. Renal insensitivity to vitamin A c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin d. Inadequate retention of serum iron - CORRECT ANSWER c. Inadequate production of erythropoietin The kidney is sensitive to oxygen saturations and secretes erythropoietin as needed t...

NURSING NURSE-UN24 | Patho Exam 3 Questions & Answers-The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) A. Production of clotting factors B. Homeostasis C. Excretion of metabolic wastes D. Regulation of acid-base balance E. Metabolism of fats - B, C, D The kidneys do not metabolize fats. Production of clotting factors is a primary function of the liver. The kidneys maintain blood pre...