ABD II Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a congenital obstruction found in utero?

A

Uteropelvic Junction obstruction (UPJ) (Per Beth)
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (Per Beth)
Posterior Urethral Valves (Per Beth)

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2
Q

Parapelvic cysts are located where?

A

Renal Hilum
Workbook Pg. 121

Renal sinus
Pg 380

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3
Q

What is the most common solid renal mass found in childhood?

A

Nephroblastoma or Wilms tumor

p. 387

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4
Q

In cases of nephrocalcinosis, calcium deposits are usually found in what part of the kidney?

A

Usually located in the medulla but infrequently can be seen in the renal cortex
p. 403

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5
Q

What is it called when the lower poles of the kidney fuse together?

A

Horseshoe kidney

p. 371

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6
Q

What is the most echogenic portion of the kidney?

A

Renal sinus

p. 359

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7
Q

What is the cystic enlargement that forms at the distal end of the ureter?

A

Ureterocele

p. 373

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8
Q

What is the sonographic appearance of chronic pyelonephritis?

A

It is hard to distinguish between the cortex and medulla

Google: Quizlet

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9
Q

A cortical bulge on the lateral border of the kidney is called what?

A

Dromedary hump

p. 366

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10
Q

Dilated renal pelvis without ureteral dilitation is?

A

Non-Obstructive Hydronephrosis
or
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Pg 713

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11
Q

Which of the following is a clinical finding most likely the reason for a renal artery duplex exam?

A

Hypertension (Per Beth)

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12
Q

How long after a renal transplant is a baseline sonographic exam preformed?

A

48-72 (Per Beth)

p.407

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13
Q

This is a common finding in people over the age of 50

A

Simple Renal Cyst

Pg. 379

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14
Q

What is the dilatation of the renal pelvis with thinning of the renal cortex?

A

Hydronephrosis

Pg 397-398

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15
Q

Renal vein thrombosis may be recognized in a patient with this abnormality

A

Wilms Tumor

Pg. 388

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16
Q

With this, ureteral jets are unable to be identified

A

Urethral Obstruction (Per Beth)

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17
Q

What is the process of disposing metabolic wastes?

A

Excretion

p. 358

18
Q

What is present in urine whenever there is extensive damage or destruction of the functioning erythrrocytes?

A

Hemoglobin

p. 359

19
Q

The left kidney is in contact with what structures?

A
L. Adrenal Gland
Spleen
Stomach
Pancreas
Descending Colon
Jejunum
Pg. 356
20
Q

The right kidney is in contact with what structures?

A
R. Adrenal Gland
Liver
Duodenum
R. Colic Flexure
Small Intestines
Pg. 356
21
Q

The outside renal capsule is known as?

A

Perinephric Fat
Pg. 356
Also Workbook Pg. 120

22
Q

Triangular-shaped lesion on the peripheral border of the kidney

A

Junctional Parenchymal Defect
Pg. 366
Also Workbook Pg. 121

23
Q

Where does the left renal vein course?

A

anterior to the aorta

p. 357

24
Q

What is the vessel that that is seen posterior to the IVC in a cross sectional view?

A

Right renal artery

p 357

25
Q

Renal sonography is not helpful in evaluating what?

A

the function of the kidney

26
Q

Renal carcinoma invades the IVC via…

A

Renal Vein
Pg. 385
I think its technically Right Renal Vein but I dont see it in the book so i cant say for sure

27
Q

What is pyonephrosis?

A

Pus found within the collecting system. Often associated with urosepsis and is secondary to long-standing ureteral obstruction. It is an emergency situation.
Pg. 401

28
Q

Dilation of the renal pelvis may be caused by what?

A

hydronephrosis

Pg 397

29
Q

What is the benign vascular tumor of the kidney?

A

Renal Angiomyolipoma

Pg. 388

30
Q

What is the normal size of the kidney?

A

9-12 cm long
5 cm wide
2.5 cm thick
p. 355

31
Q

Where are the kidneys located?

A

Retroperitoneal cavity or retroperitoneum

p. 355

32
Q

Hydronephrosis may be best demonstrated by which sonographic patterns?

A

Fluid filled pelvocaliceal collecting system (Per Beth)

Pg 397

33
Q

When does Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease occur? (children or adults)

A

Adults

p. 382

34
Q

Know all about the kidneys

A
  • located in retroperitoneum
  • 9-12cm long, 5 cm wide, 2.5 cm thick
  • excretion and regulating composition of blood
35
Q

What is the most common region for renal ectopia?

A

The pelvis

p. 369

36
Q

What does not produce a complex sonographic appearance?

A

Simple cyst?

Pg 379

37
Q

What is the normal measurement of the bladder wall?

A

3-6 mm

Pg. 374

38
Q

Describe bladder diverticulum

A

Herniation of the bladder wall; outpouchings may be singular or multiple and are thinner than the normal bladder wall. Can be congenital or acquired; Acquired is an outpouching of bladder mucosa between muscle bundles caused by increased intravesicle pressure. Congenital is rare, originate at the posterior angle of the bladder trigone and contain all components of the bladder wall
p. 419

39
Q

In an adult, post-void residual should be less than how many cc of urine?

A

20 ML

Pg. 374

40
Q

The central cystic region that extends beyond the medial renal border is?

A

Extrarenal pelvis

Pg 367

41
Q

What is the space called that is located between the edge of the liver and the right kidney?

A

Morrison’s pouch

p. 356