Renal

Question 1

What are the structures of the renal system?

Answer 1

Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra

Question 2

What should you not find in the urine?

Answer 2

Glucose and protein

Question 3

What is a clean-catch?

Answer 3

When a urine specimen is obtain after the pt has started to urinate

Question 4

What is the normal range for BUN? What does an increased BUN indicate?

Answer 4

5-20/ a decrease in renal function

Question 5

What is the normal range for creatinine? What does an increased creatinine indicate?

Answer 5

.7-1.5/ a decrease in renal function

Question 6

What is a KUB?

Answer 6

X-Ray of the abdomen

Question 7

What is the name of an infection of the bladder?

Answer 7

Cystitis

Question 8

What is the name of an infection of the urethra?

Answer 8

Urethritis

Question 9

What is the name of an infection of the kidney?

Answer 9

Pyelonephritis

Question 10

Risk factors for UTIs?

Answer 10

Urinary stasis, decrease in natural defense, instrumentation of urinary tract (Catheter), diabetes, pregnancy, sex,