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Kidney Function Evaluation

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What is the typical daily volume of urine eliminated by a normal adult?

3-4 liters

1-2 liters (correct)

2-3 liters

0.5-1 liter

Which of the following compounds is responsible for the yellow or amber color of urine?

Bile

Hemoglobin

Urobilin

Urochrome (correct)

What is the characteristic of the urine of diabetics?

Fruity odor due to the presence of ketone bodies (correct)

Fruity odor due to the presence of glucose

Sweet odor due to the presence of insulin

Bitter odor due to the presence of urea

What is the range of specific gravity values for normal urine?

4.6-8.0 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not influence urine volume?

Exercise routine Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of urinalysis in evaluating kidney function?

To analyze the volume and properties of urine Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the specific gravity of urine when the concentration of solutes increases?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test?

To measure the amount of urea in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of specific gravity in urine?

1.001-1.035 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication of a creatinine level above 1.5 mg/dL?

Poor kidney function Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of minimizing protein intake in patients with renal disease?

To decrease the rate of urea production Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of catabolism of creatine phosphate in skeletal muscle?

Creatinine production Signup and view all the answers

At what percentage of normal kidney function do signs of kidney dysfunction usually become apparent?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Following nephrectomy, what happens to the remaining kidney?

It is able to filter blood at 80% of the rate of two normal kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in the renal corpuscle?

Glomerular filtration Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of filtered water and solutes are reabsorbed into the bloodstream?

99% Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between reabsorption and absorption?

Absorption is the return of substances to the bloodstream, while reabsorption is the entry of new substances into the body Signup and view all the answers

What are the three basic processes involved in producing urine?

Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and urine production Signup and view all the answers