Renal Tract Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Which kidney is lower and why?
A
Right and liver
2
Q
What is the average kidney wt?
A
4 to 6 ounces
3
Q
How should you measure pain?
A
1 to 10 and quadrants
4
Q
What is the job of the kidneys?
A
Filter all fluids
5
Q
How much fluid does the kidney pelvis hold?
A
3 to 5 mL
6
Q
During a heart attack or shock, what organs is a nurse most worried for?
A
Heart and kidneys
7
Q
What portion of the kidney does filtering?
A
Nephron
8
Q
Circulatory overload: Lungs
A
Crackles and rales
9
Q
Circulatory overload: BP
A
Elevated
10
Q
Circulatory overload: wt
A
Increased. 3 to 5 lB in 2 days
11
Q
Circulatory overload: Heart
A
Murmur S3
