Acute Renal Failure Quiz
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What signals the improvement of renal function during the recovery period?

  • Sustained hyperkalemia
  • Normalization of urine volume (correct)
  • Persistent metabolic acidosis
  • Increase in blood urea nitrogen levels
  • Which laboratory finding is commonly observed in acute renal failure due to reduced erythropoietin production?

  • Elevated serum creatinine levels
  • Anemia (correct)
  • Increased blood phosphate concentrations
  • Hyperkalemia
  • What is a characteristic of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure?

  • Stable blood urea nitrogen levels
  • Excessive urine output
  • Normal serum creatinine levels
  • Tachycardia (correct)
  • Which of the following is a potential complication that may develop during the recovery phase?

    <p>Chronic renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of medical management during acute renal failure?

    <p>Restore normal chemical balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of abacterial prostatitis?

    <p>Viral illness or gonorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with acute prostatitis?

    <p>Backache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which finding is indicative of chronic prostatitis?

    <p>Enlarged firm prostate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic test result would most likely be elevated in a patient with abacterial prostatitis?

    <p>White blood cell count</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing intervention is crucial in managing prostatitis symptoms?

    <p>Administering antibiotic therapy as ordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the presence of infection as seen in a urinalysis for prostatitis?

    <p>Presence of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to relieve discomfort in patients with prostatitis?

    <p>Providing sitz baths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for prostatitis management?

    <p>Elevating the scrotum to relieve tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the proximal tubule in the kidney?

    <p>Reabsorbing 65% of filtered Na+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for the reabsorption of Na+ in the collecting duct?

    <p>Aldosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the length of the urethra differ between males and females?

    <p>Males have a longer urethra than females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nephron is primarily involved in the secretion of organic acids and potassium?

    <p>Distal tubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the prostate gland in males related to the urethra?

    <p>To secrete alkaline fluid for sperm protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percent of filtered Na+ is reabsorbed in the loop of Henle?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with renal disorders?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reabsorption of water in the kidneys is primarily regulated by which hormone?

    <p>Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with critical illness in patients with renal failure?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical specific gravity of urine in renal failure?

    <p>1.003</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary recommendation is suitable for a patient recovering from the diuretic phase of renal failure?

    <p>High-protein diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of dehydration in patients?

    <p>Lethargy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important assessment component for patients with renal failure?

    <p>Ultrasonography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition should be monitored closely due to its association with renal failure?

    <p>Hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of a potential complication from dehydration in a patient?

    <p>Uremic frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrition-related agent should be restricted for patients with renal failure?

    <p>Foods and drinks containing potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is NOT commonly associated with BPH according to the clinical findings?

    <p>Incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a purpose of Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) after a TURP procedure?

    <p>To prevent bleeding and infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by elevated BUN and creatinine levels in a patient with long-standing BPH?

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

    What should patients who have undergone TURP avoid for at least three weeks after discharge?

    <p>Vigorous exercise and heavy lifting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increased alkalinity in urinalysis suggest for patients with BPH?

    <p>Infection risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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