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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Quiz

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What is the primary indication of kidney inflammation or damage in urinalysis?

Presence of lactate in the urine
Presence of nitrites
Blood and protein in the urine without nitrites (correct)
Absence of protein in the urine

What is the next step in investigating a patient with abnormal urinalysis results?

Send sample for microscopy culture and sensitivity (correct)
Request a renal ultrasound (USS) within 6 hours
Perform an ECG to rule out MI
Order a Liver function test (LFT) immediately

What is the primary indication for sending a sample for protein creatinine ratio?

If >/= 2+ protein is present in the urine (correct)
If nitrites are present in the urine
If the patient has a urinary tract infection
If the patient has a history of kidney stones

What is the primary complication of persistent oliguria in AKI?

Deterioration in renal function and increased risk of death (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of increased creatinine levels in AKI?

Deterioration in renal function and increased stage of AKI (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for dialysis or haemofiltration in AKI?

If the patient's symptoms do not respond to standard treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of Acute Kidney Injury?

Failure to excrete wastes, salts, toxins, and acids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum urine output per hour required to maintain adequate kidney function in an adult patient?

> 0.5ml/kg/h (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the fluid loss from diarrhea and vomiting measured?

By weighing soiled beddings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily fluid requirement for a 70kg patient?

Around 2100ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Acute Kidney Injury in terms of serum creatinine?

An increase in serum creatinine of 26mmol/l within 48 hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor fluid balance in patients with Acute Kidney Injury?

To prevent further kidney injury and promote recovery (C) Signup and view all the answers

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