Urinary Output + Hydration Status

Question 1

At what MAP will cause death of nephrons and decreased urinary output

Answer 1

<60 mm Hg

Question 2

Two methods of measuring urinary output

Answer 2

1. Foley catheter (closed collection, aseptic)
2. Diaper (open collection and weigh)

Question 3

What two factors of a urine sample can provide information regarding urine output

Answer 3

1. USG
2. Sediment

Question 4

An animal who is on the verge of kidney failure can be pushed over the edge by ____________

Answer 4

anesthesia (low perfusion/ BP to kidneys causing nephron death)

Question 5

Subjective evaluation of hydration status includes _______ ________

Answer 5

Clinical signs (rough estimate)

Question 6

Two types of objective hydration status data

Answer 6

1. Body weight
2. Laboratory findings

Question 7

What lab value is pathognomonic for dehydration

Answer 7

Increased Albumin

Question 8

What are the six lab values increase in a dehydrated patient

Answer 8

1. TP
2. PCV
3. Albumin
4. USG
5. BUN
6. Creatinine

Question 9

What lab value will increase first with dehydration

Answer 9

TP