15 Questions
Which laboratory values are most significant for diagnosing AKI?
BUN and creatinine
What is the primary diagnosis of the client in the scenario?
AKI
Which of the following terms is related to urine formation?
Oliguria
What is the term for the movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Osmosis
Which of the following is not directly related to kidney function?
Bilirubin
What is the primary concern for the nurse when admitting a client with acute kidney injury?
The client's medication history
What is the goal of the nurse's admission interview with a client diagnosed with AKI?
To gather information about the client's condition and identify potential causes
Why might the nurse ask about the client's over-the-counter medication use?
To identify potential nephrotoxic medications
What is the priority question for the nurse to ask during the admission interview?
What over-the-counter medications do you take regularly?
Why is it important for the nurse to ask questions during the admission interview?
To identify potential causes of the client's condition
What is a condition that can predispose a client to develop prerenal AKI?
Hypotension
Which of the following medications is not a direct cause of prerenal AKI?
Beta blockers
What is a common complication of benign prostatic hypertrophy that can increase the risk of AKI?
Urinary retention
Which of the following conditions is not a primary cause of AKI?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the primary mechanism by which hypotension can lead to prerenal AKI?
Reduced blood flow to the kidneys
Study Notes
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- AKI diagnosis is most significantly based on laboratory values of BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine.
Admitting Client with AKI
- Most important question for nurse to ask during admission interview: "What over-the-counter medications do you take regularly?"
Risk Factors for Prerenal AKI
- Prerenal AKI can be predisposed by hypotension.
- Other options (diabetes mellitus, aminoglycosides, and benign prostatic hypertrophy) are not directly related to prerenal AKI.
As a nurse, it's crucial to ask the right questions during an admission interview. This quiz tests your knowledge on what to ask a client diagnosed with acute kidney injury. Identify the most important question to ask during the admission process.
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