GU Flashcards
Which temperature is better for cystic fibrosis?
Cold temperature. Warm is bad.
When collecting urine in a midstream urine sample, what do you do?
Instruct patient to urinate and place cup midstream.
What is the interval a person should be instructed to void or urinate to maintain bladder health?
Every 3 hours
How is protein, phosphorus, calcium and potassium affected with CKD?
Reduce protein, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. Calcium foods often contains proteins and phosphorus. Hyperkalemia is a side effect of CKD
In the event of transfusion reaction, what can happen to urine
Hemoglobinuria, red urine.
Expected range for BUN is?
10 - 20
Expected range for creatinine?
0.5 to 1.3
Normal GFR?
93 - 107
Renal failure manifestations?
Fluid electrolyte imbalance, failure to thrive, infection susceptibility, muscle bone and joint pain,
A 24 hour urine collection is useful for what?
Assessing kidney function by assessing creatinine
The presence of this in urine suggests UTI
Nitrite
Define oliguria
Decrease in urine production in kidneys