Description
What is miliary TB - CORRECT ANSWER Where the infection invades the bloodstream and can
lead to MODS
What are symptoms/complications of miliary TB - CORRECT ANSWER Headaches
Neck stiffness
Drowsiness
Pericarditis
Chapter 56 - CORRECT ANSWER
What is the only condition that increases serum creatinine levels - CORRECT ANSWER Kidney
disease
What is the purpose of a VCUG - CORRECT ANSWER To detect whether urine refluxes into
ureters as an x-ray is taken while the patient is voiding
What should you do as a nurse after a patient has a VCUG - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Monitor
the patient for infection for the first 72 hours after
2. Encourage increased fluid intake
3. Monitor urine output
What are preprocedure nursing interventions for a patient that is going to have a kidney biopsy -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Review coagulation studies
2. NPO for 4 to 6 hours before
What are post procedure nursing interventions for a patient that has had a kidney biopsy -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Monitor vitals
2. Assess dressings and urinary output (hematuria)
3. Review HGB and HCT values
4. Administer PRN pain medication
A cystography or cystourethrography are used to discover abnormalities of bladder wall and/or a
occlusions of ureter or urethra. What are pre-procedure nursing interventions for these
procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. NPO after midnight
2. Administer laxative/enema for bowel preparation the night before the procedure
What position should a patient be in for a cystography or Cystourethrography - CORRECT
ANSWER Lithotomy position
What color urine may come out after a cystography or cystourethrography - CORRECT
ANSWER Urine maybe pink tinged
What should you do if blood clots are present or urine output is decreased or absent after a
cystography or Cystourethrography - CORRECT ANSWER Irrigate urinary catheter with NS
What are a retrograde pyelogram, Cystogram, or urethrogram used for - CORRECT ANSWER
To identify obstruction or structural disorders of the ureters and renal pelvis of the kidneys by
instilling contrast dye during a cystoscopy
What is a renography used for - CORRECT ANSWER To assess renal bloodflow and estimate
GFR after IV injection of radioactive material to produce a scanned image of the kidneys
What should you assess frequently during and after A renography if captopril is given to change
blood flow to the kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER BP
What is an excretory urography used for - CORRECT ANSWER To detect obstruction, assess
for a parenchymal mass, and assess size of the kidney. IV contrast dye is used to enhance
images
What are preprocedure nursing interventions for a patient that is having an excretory urography
- CORRECT ANSWER 1. Increased fluids the day before the procedure
2. Bowel prep
3. NPO after midnight
4. Hold Metformin for 24 hours before procedure
What are post procedure nursing interventions for a patient that has had an excretory urography
- CORRECT ANSWER 1. Administer parenteral fluid or encourage oral fluids to flush dye
2. Diuretics may be administered to increase dye secretion
3. Follow up creatinine and bun serum levels before Metformin is resumed
A nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory findings for urinalysis. The findings indicate the urine
is positive for leukoesterase and nitrates. Which of is an appropriate nursing action? -
CORRECT ANSWER Obtain a clean catch urine specimen for culture and sensitivity because
this determines the antibiotic that will be most effective for treatment of the urinary tract infection
Why would a patient with a history of asthma be at risk for a complication when undergoing
excretory urography? - CORRECT ANSWER A patient who has a history of asthma has a
higher risk of having an asthma attack as an allergic response to the contrast dye used during
the procedure
Chapter 57 - CORRECT ANSWER
How do you estimate a patient's amount of fluid removed after dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER
By comparing the patients preprocedure weight to the post procedure weight
How long should invasive procedures be avoided after dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER 4 to 6
hours due to the risk of bleeding related to an anticoagulant
How do you check an AV fistula or AV graft for patency - CORRECT ANSWER By checking for
thrill or bruit
When should you contact the provider after dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER 1. If bleeding from
the insertion site last longer than 30 minutes
2. Absence of thrill/bruit
3. Signs of infection
What kind of diet should a patient be on after dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER high folate, high
protein diet
What is disequilibrium syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by too rapid of a decrease in
BUN and circulating fluid volume. It may result in cerebral edema and increased ICP
What are signs/symptoms of disequilibrium syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER nausea
Vomiting
Change in LOC
Seizures
Agitation
Blank, is a risk factor for dialysis disequilibrium and hypotension due to rapid changes in fluid
and electrolyte status - CORRECT ANSWER Advanced age
What can a nurse do to decrease the risk of disequilibrium syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Use a slow dialysis exchange rate, especially for older adults and those being treated with
hemodialysis for the first time
2. Administer anticonvulsants/barbiturates if needed
What is something that a nurse should do for a patient experiencing hypotension from dialysis
other than administer IV fluids - CORRECT ANSWER Lower the head of the patient's bed
What is peritoneal dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER Involves instillation of a hypertonic solution
into the peritoneal cavity. The solution dwells in the peritoneal cavity as ordered by the provider.
Drain the solution that includes the waste products. The peritoneum serves as the filtration
membrane
What color should the dialysate solution be - CORRECT ANSWER Clear, light yellow is
expected
How much should the outflow be compared to the inflow - CORRECT ANSWER Expected to
equal or exceed amount of dialysate inflow (insufficient outflow could mean infection)
If a fibrin clot has formed in the peritoneal dialysis catheter what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER Carefully milk the catheter
What are two conditions caused by dialysis - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemia and
hyperlipidemia
Blank, is a common cause of poor inflow or outflow - CORRECT ANSWER Constipation
What position should a patient be in during CCPD and APD treatment - CORRECT ANSWER
Supine with head slightly elevated
If medications are held before dialysis can they be administered after it is done - CORRECT
ANSWER Yes, medications that can be partially dialysed during the treatment should be
withheld. After the treatment, the nurse should administer the medication.
Why should a patient that is experiencing shortness of breath not receive peritoneal dialysis -
CORRECT ANSWER Because they may not be able to tolerate excessive fluids being instilled
into their abdomen
Chapter 58 - CORRECT ANSWER
What are patient indications of end-stage kidney disease necessitating kidney transplant -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Anuria
2. Proteinuria
3. Marked azotemia
4. Severe electrolyte imbalance
5. Fluid volume excess conditions (heart failure, pulmonary edema)
6. Uremic lung
What are subjective signs/symptoms of end-stage kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWER
Anorexia
Fatigue
Paresthesia
SOB
Dry, itchy skin
Metallic taste
Muscle cramping
What are object of signs/symptoms of end-stage kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWER
Decreased attention span, seizures, tremor, HF, Edema, dyspnea, hypertension, distended
jugular vein's, anemia, vomiting, pulmonary edema, cardiac dysrhythmias, pallor, dry itchy skin,
bruising, halitosis and diminished or dark colored urine
What is methylprednisone sodium succinate - CORRECT ANSWER An anti-inflammatory and
immunosuppressant used to decrease the immune system response of inflammation and
rejection of donor kidney
What is another immunosuppressant medication used to prevent rejection of the donor kidney -
CORRECT ANSWER Cyclosporine
A patient has had a kidney transplant is usually dialyzed within blank of the surgery - CORRECT
ANSWER 24 hours