RENAL BIOPSY, UTI, KUB Flashcards
How many hours do we obtain CBC before & after renal biopsy?
6-8 hours
What is the normal range for Prothrombin Time (PT) in a patient scheduled for a Renal Biopsy?
a. 9-12 seconds
b. 11-16 seconds
c. 18-22 seconds
d. 25-30 seconds
Answer: b. 11-16 seconds
Rationale:
For a patient scheduled for a Renal Biopsy, the normal range for Prothrombin Time (PT) is typically 11-16 seconds. PT is a measure of the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, and assessing it helps ensure that the patient has an appropriate clotting profile before undergoing a procedure that involves the potential risk of bleeding
Normal Prothrombin Time
11-16 secs
Therapeutic Range of PT
1.5 x 2 than the normal
Position for Renal Biopsy
Prone
After renal biopsy, avoid streneous activities for how many weeks?
2 weeks
This precaution is implemented to reduce the risk of bleeding or injury to the kidney site where the biopsy was performed.
Signs of Infection
Fever, Chills, Abdominal tenderness & pain
These symptoms suggest an inflammatory response and potential infection at the surgical site.
It is a painless procedure that has no special preperation.
KUB
Do we increase fluid intake after using Contrast Medium?
Yes
Adequate hydration helps facilitate the elimination of the contrast medium from the body.
What conditions are being prevented behind increasing fluid intake for Contrast Medium
To prevent kidney damage which may lead to renal failure; contrast medium is nephrotoxic
Why do we instruct our patient to undergo NPO for 6-8 hrs when using General Anesthesia?
To prevent aspiration; general anesthesia stops peristaltic movements temporarily
We check PTT, hgb, and hct before renal biopsy to determine the presence of?
Answer: c. Anemia
Rationale:
Before a Renal Biopsy, the assessment of laboratory tests such as Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), Hemoglobin (Hgb), and Hematocrit (Hct) aims to identify the potential presence of anemia.
