Urinary System/Procedures Flashcards
The kidneys are _____peritoneal structures
retroperitoneal
The ureters enter the ______ aspect of the bladder
posterolateral
The ureters lie on the ______ (ant/posterior) aspect of the psoas muscles
anterior
The kidneys lie at a ____ degree angle to the coronal plane
30
The buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood creates a condition called ______
uremia
The part of the kidney where blood is first filtered is called ____
glomeruli
The renal veins connect directly to the _____ to send blood back to the heart
inferior vena cava
The 8 to 18 conical masses found within the renal medulla are called the _____
renal pyramids
The major calyces of the kidney unite to form the _____
renal pelvis
The microscopic unit of the kidney (of which there are more than 1 million in each kidney) is called the _____
nephron
T/F About 50% of the glomerular filtrate processed by the nephron is reabsorbed into the kidney’s venous system.
false
it’s 99%
T/F The Loop of Henle and collecting tubules are located primarily in the medulla of the kidney.
True
The three constricted points along the length of the ureters where a kidney stone is most likely to lodge are….
UVJ
UPJ
Pelvic brim
The inner, posterior triangular aspect of the bladder that is attached to the floor of the pelvis is called the ____
trigone
What must precede any examinations involving iodinated contrast media?
nephrotoxicity assessment
The normal range of creatinine in an adult is:
0.6 to 1.5 mg/dL
What is the normal range for a patient’s BUN?
8 to 25 mg/100 mL
What is the best course of action for a patient experiencing a mild systemic contrast media reaction?
Observe and reassure patient
Which of the following is a symptom of a vasovagal reaction to contrast?
cardiac arrhythmia
vasovagal involves hypotension, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, warmth or sweating
Define urticaria
hives/rash
Define angioedema
facial swelling/swelling in general
A true allergic reaction to iodinated contrast agents is classified as a(n):
anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia (>100 beats/minute) is a symptom of a(n) _______________________ type of reaction.
moderate systemic
The absence of a functioning kidney is termed…
renal agenesis