Acute Kidney Injury Phases

What is the primary goal of interprofessional care during the recovery phase of acute kidney injury?

Prevent complications while the kidneys recover (correct)

Manage signs and symptoms of the disease

Achieve complete recovery of kidney function

Eliminate the cause of kidney injury

Which of the following laboratory values is NOT typically monitored during the diuretic phase of acute kidney injury?

Hemoglobin (correct)

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

GFR

Serum creatinine

What is the primary indication for emergent hemodialysis in the treatment of hyperkalemia?

Serum potassium level > 7.0 mmol/L

Cardiac arrhythmias (correct)

Serum potassium level > 6.5 mmol/L

Muscle weakness

Which of the following is a potential complication of acute kidney injury?

Sodium imbalance Signup and view all the answers

During the recovery phase of acute kidney injury, what is the expected outcome of serum creatinine and BUN levels?

They decrease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is commonly used in the treatment of hyperkalemia to enhance cellular uptake of potassium?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of severe kidney failure in terms of neurologic disorders?

Asterixis Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of an elevated BUN level, besides kidney failure?

Dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of kidney failure?

Normal or below normal serum sodium level Signup and view all the answers

What is a common hematologic disorder associated with kidney failure?

Leukocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of severe acidosis in kidney failure?

Kussmaul respirations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?

Severe kidney ischemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of the oliguric phase of AKI?

Reduction in urine output to < 400 mL/24 hrs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of bilateral ureteral obstruction in postrenal AKI?

Hydronephrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of serum creatinine levels in individuals with normal kidney function?

0.6-1.3 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of recovery if postrenal AKI is relieved within 48 hours of onset?

Likely Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)?

Major surgery Signup and view all the answers