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What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to blood cells?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to blood cells?
- Stimulating white blood cell production
- Stimulating red blood cell production (correct)
- Forming blood clots
- Regulating platelet production
Which of the following is a primary function of the kidneys?
Which of the following is a primary function of the kidneys?
- Producing digestive enzymes
- Regulating blood pressure (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Stimulating white blood cell production
What is the active form of vitamin D produced by the kidneys?
What is the active form of vitamin D produced by the kidneys?
- Ergocalciferol
- Calcitriol (correct)
- Vitamin D3
- Cholecalciferol
Which laboratory test is most reflective of the progression of kidney disease?
Which laboratory test is most reflective of the progression of kidney disease?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to body fluids?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to body fluids?
What is the role of the enzyme renin in the kidneys?
What is the role of the enzyme renin in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to vitamin D?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in relation to vitamin D?
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following is a consequence of chronic kidney disease?
What is the role of the kidneys in the nursing process?
What is the role of the kidneys in the nursing process?
Which of the following is a QSEN competency related to the kidneys?
Which of the following is a QSEN competency related to the kidneys?
Study Notes
Functions of the Kidneys
- Kidneys help regulate potassium balance
- Kidneys balance fluid and electrolytes in the body
- Kidneys secrete renin, which helps regulate blood pressure
- Kidneys do not affect serum oxygen levels
- Kidneys do not have an impact on bacterial infections
Kidney Damage and Proteinuria
- Presence of protein in urine (proteinuria) indicates kidney pathology
- Proteinuria is a primary measurement for structural kidney damage
Diuretic Therapy
- Diuretics are used to treat conditions with abnormal fluid retention, such as:
- Heart failure
- Hypertension
- Acute kidney injury
- Diuretics increase urine flow to reverse fluid retention
- Diuretics are not used to treat ketoacidosis; instead, fluid replacement is required
Side Effects of Diuretics
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril) can cause:
- Low serum potassium levels (hypokalemia)
- Low blood pressure
Acute Renal Failure
- Clients with acute renal failure cannot effectively regulate:
- Fluid balance
- Electrolyte balance
- pH of body fluids
- Blood pressure
Kidney Physiology
- Kidneys regulate blood pressure through the secretion of renin
- Kidneys regulate the acid-base balance of body fluids
- Kidneys produce calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D
- Kidneys do not stimulate white blood cell production, but stimulate red blood cell production through erythropoietin secretion
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This quiz covers the functions of the kidneys, including regulating potassium balance and blood pressure, and signs of kidney damage such as proteinuria. It also touches on diuretic therapy and its effects.
