Acute Kidney Injury Definition

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Acute Kidney Injury?

  • Vascular Occlusion
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Prolonged use of antibiotics (correct)

What is the core function of the kidneys that is compromised in Acute Kidney Injury?

  • Elimination of excess salts, fluids, and waste materials from the blood (correct)
  • Production of insulin
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Digestion of lipids

Which sign or symptom is NOT typically associated with Acute Kidney Injury?

  • Swelling due to fluid retention
  • Decreased urinary output
  • Headache (correct)
  • Nausea

What is an important aspect of the assessment for Acute Kidney Injury according to the text?

<p>Examining the urine for colors, specific gravity, and other components (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can be a consequence of Acute Kidney Injury according to the text?

<p>Electrolyte imbalance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI)?

<p>Conditions leading to decreased blood flow to the kidneys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of acute kidney injury (AKI) involves damage to the kidney tissue itself?

<p>Intrinsic AKI (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of intrinsic AKI?

<p>Acute tubular necrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the 'Risk' stage of acute kidney injury (AKI)?

<p>Increased risk of developing AKI (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of acute kidney injury (AKI) do the kidneys exhibit an inability to effectively filter?

<p>'Failure' stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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