Renal Functions and Kidney Processes

What does the presence of glucose in the urine indicate?

What percentage of electrolytes are reabsorbed in the nephron?

What happens to water when a lot of Na+ or Cl- is reabsorbed?

What is the function of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

What is the function of aldosterone in the late distal tubule?

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule?

What is the primary mechanism by which the kidney regulates its own blood flow?

What is the role of angiotensin II in the regulation of renal blood flow?

What is the effect of a decrease in blood flow to the kidney?

What is the function of the juxtaglomerular complex?

What is the result of abnormalities in the autoregulation of renal blood flow?

What is the role of prostaglandins in the regulation of renal blood flow?

What happens if albumin is lost in urine due to kidney damage?

What is a possible consequence of developing anemia due to nephrotic syndrome?

What is the goal of the three mechanisms controlling afferent and efferent arterioles?

What may occur if there is abnormal aldosterone and ADH?

What is the result of ischemia in acute tubular necrosis?

What is the type of control mechanism that regulates renal blood flow through the sympathetic nervous system?

What is the primary function of the kidneys in excreting substances?

Which of the following is NOT a waste product excreted by the kidneys?

How do the kidneys regulate blood pressure?

What is the role of renin in the RAAS system?

What is the function of erythropoietin produced by the kidneys?

What is the result of angiotensin II on the body?

What is the term used to describe the ureter expanding due to urine backing up behind an obstruction?

What is the highest priority concern when dealing with a UT obstruction?

What is the most common component of kidney stones?

What can cause the urine to become supersaturated with stone-forming substances?

What is the term used to describe the kidney expanding due to urine backing up behind an obstruction?

What is the term used to describe the process by which substances in the urine precipitate out and form stones?

What is the purpose of accrediting bodies like Joint Commission (JCAHO) in the healthcare system?

What is the primary purpose of a patient's health record?

What is the primary purpose of collecting and analyzing healthcare data?

What is a characteristic of effective documentation according to the 2010 ANA Standards?

What percentage of their shift do US nurses typically spend on charting?

What is an example of objective documentation in nursing?

What is a key principle of effective nursing documentation?

What is the purpose of documenting a patient's statements in quotations?

What is NOT a type of information that should be documented in a patient's health record?

What is the purpose of documenting patient findings in a measurable and verifiable manner?

What is the purpose of using standard professional guidelines for nursing documentation?

What should be avoided when documenting patient information?

Why is it important to distinguish between subjective and objective data in nursing documentation?

What is the purpose of documenting quotes from the patient and behaviors?

What is the primary role of the nurse in communicating with other healthcare professionals?

Why should you avoid copying and pasting notes in an EHR?

What should be the focus of documentation in a patient's chart?

What is the purpose of documenting patient problems in an orderly, sequential manner?

When should a progress note be written in a patient's chart?

What is the correct way to handle an error in charting?

What is the purpose of dating and timing each entry in a patient's chart?

Why is it important to use standard terminology and abbreviations in charting?

What is the purpose of signing each entry in a patient's chart?

What should be done with blank spaces in a paper chart?

What type of information is considered private and confidential?

What is an example of a breach in confidentiality?

What is the primary purpose of an Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

What is an example of improperly accessing a patient record?

What is the significance of patient identifiers in PHI?

What is the purpose of maintaining confidentiality of patient information?

What percentage of their shift do US nurses typically spend on charting?

What is the primary purpose of a patient's health record?

What should be complete, accurate, current, and concise in nursing documentation?

Why is documentation important in nursing?

What should be documented in a patient's health record?

Why is standardization of documentation important?

What is the reason for documenting patient findings in a measurable and verifiable manner?

What is the primary purpose of using an EHR?

When should a progress note be written in a patient's chart?

What is the main purpose of measuring intake and output?

What should be avoided in nursing documentation according to the guidelines?

What is the purpose of documenting patient responses to nursing interventions?

What should be done with blank spaces in a paper chart?

What is SBAR an acronym for?

Why is it important to avoid generalizations in nursing documentation?

What is strict I&O?

Why is it important to sign each entry in a patient's chart?

What should be used when writing in a paper chart?

What is the importance of documenting in a legally prudent manner?

What is the purpose of using standard communication tools like SBAR?

What is the primary purpose of accrediting bodies like Joint Commission (JCAHO) in the healthcare system?

Why is it important to document patient information accurately and thoroughly?

What should be done with quotes from patients and their behaviors?

What should be avoided when documenting patient information?

What is the characteristic of effective documentation according to the 2010 ANA Standards?

What is the purpose of documenting patient problems in an orderly, sequential manner?

Why is it important to date and time each entry in a patient's chart?

What is the difference between subjective and objective data in nursing documentation?

What is the purpose of using computerized data bases in healthcare?

What is the role of the treatment team in healthcare?