Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Question 1

What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 1

sudden loss of kidney function, that is usually reversible

Question 2

S/S of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 2

• oliguria the diuresis

- edema

Question 3

Electrolyte imbalances from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 3

• hyperkalemia

- hyponatremia

Question 4

What will the RR, and BP be in a patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 4

• RR: tachypnea

- BP: hypertension

Question 5

What will a patients ABG be with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 5

metabolic acidosis

Question 6

Other S/S of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 6

• dysrhythmias r/t hyperkalemia

- seizures r/t hyponatremia

Question 7

What will the labs be in a patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 7

-hypocalcemia
-anemia
increased creatinine and BUN

Question 8

What is the underlying cause of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)q

Answer 8

dehydration

Question 9

What should the nurse instruct the patient to decrease when they have Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 9

decrease:

• potassium
• sodium
• phosphate
• magnesium

Question 10

What precaution will be initiated with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 10

seizure precaution

Question 11

Nursing care for a patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Answer 11

• monitor I&Os

- monitor daily weight