Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Renal Failure
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What is the main characteristic of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

  • Partial impairment of kidney function
  • Gradual onset of kidney failure
  • Complete inability to excrete metabolic waste products
  • Sudden episode of kidney failure or damage (correct)
  • What is the normal urine output in a healthy individual?

  • 2.0-3.0 mL/kg/hour
  • Less than 0.5 mL/kg/hour
  • 1.5-2.0 mL/kg/hour
  • 0.5-1.5 mL/kg/hour (correct)
  • What is the function of nephrons in the kidney?

  • Excretes metabolic waste products
  • Filters the blood and selectively reabsorbs substances (correct)
  • Excretes only excess water in the form of urine
  • Only reabsorbs excess water and salts
  • What does the term 'uremic syndrome' describe?

    <p>A set of manifestations resulting from loss of renal function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other name for kidney failure?

    <p>Renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?

    <p>It filters the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal range for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in healthy subjects?

    <p>60-125 mL/min/1.73 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating Body Surface Area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula?

    <p>$\sqrt{(\text{height in cm} \times \text{weight in kg})} / 3600$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes acute kidney injury (AKI)?

    <p>Sudden decline in GFR, retention of nitrogenous wastes, and disturbance in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a prerenal cause of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

    <p>Excessive diuresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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