Kidneys/UTI

Question 1

How many mL of blood do the kidneys filter in one day?

Answer 1

180,000

Question 2

How many mL of urine should a healthy client excrete over 24 hours?

Answer 2

1,500

Question 3

What kind of renal “response” would indicate that IV fluids were working?

Answer 3

B/P increases towards baseline
Improved level of conciousness
Pupils respond to light
Increased urine output
Good skin turgor

Question 4

What is a normal Glucose level?

Answer 4

70-100mg/dL

Question 5

What is a normal Sodium level?

Answer 5

136-145 mmol/L

Question 6

What is a normal Chloride level?

Answer 6

98-106 mmol/L

Question 7

What is a normal Potassium level?

Answer 7

3.5-5 mmol/L

Question 8

What is a normal BUN level?

Answer 8

10-20 mg/dL

Question 9

What is a normal Creatinine level?

Answer 9

0.7-1.4 mg/dL

Question 10

What is a normal eGFR level?

Answer 10

> 60 mL/min

Question 11

How many mL of fluid a day to help “flush” bacteria out of the bladder?

Answer 11

3,000 mL/day

Question 12

How long after catheter placement does it take for the bladder to be “colonized” with bacteria?

Answer 12

Within 24 hours

Question 13

What is often the first sign of infection in the elderly?

Answer 13

(AMS) Altered Mental Status

Question 14

What is the best way for nurses to prevent UTI’s?

Answer 14

Excellent hand hygiene

Question 15

What does falling B/P with a rising heart rate indicate?

Answer 15

dehydration/shock

Question 16

Where is the glabella located and what is it used for?

Answer 16

forehead between the eyes and it is used for skin turgor testing