WGU D115 UNIT 6 100% VERIFIED
Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow. –
correct answer -The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys –
correct answer -Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen after group a-beta
hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the antibody/antigen reaction. You can use the HAD
STREP mnemonic to help you remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome. –
correct answer -Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
Submit and Compare, displayed below –
correct answer -Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the filtering system in the kidney. Massive
amounts of protein are lost in the urine which depletes the blood of albumin. The patient often presents
with frothy urine and anasarca (not hematuria).
Explain why patients with nephrotic syndrome are at high risk for infection. –
, correct answer -Nephrotic syndrome is an idiopathic condition often treated with corticosteroids
and/or immunosuppressants. Massive swelling puts skin at risk for breakdown because the skin
becomes friable and fluid filled
What is the two-word technical term for kidney stones? –
correct answer -Renal calculi is the technical term for kidney stones.
Describe what caused the pain that sent this patient to the emergency department. with renal calculi -
correct answer -At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
List the adverse effects that could arise if a renal calculus completely blocks a ureter, and briefly explain
why. –
correct answer -Hydro ureter and hydronephrosis could occur because the kidney continues to produce
urine even if the ureter is blocked. The blockage would cause urine to accumulate, dilating the ureter
first, and then the renal pelvis. This leads to a buildup of waste products in the body and can lead to
kidney injury.
Explain why it is important for the patient to learn to increase her fluid intake to 8-10 glasses of fluid per
day. with renal calculi –
correct answer -Drinking 8-10 glasses of fluid per day will keep her urine dilute, which will help keep
renal calculi from forming and will help move stones along the passageway to excretion should they
recur.
Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch –
correct answer -Amylase
Produced in the stomach and breaks down proteins –
correct answer -pepsin
Produced by the pancreas and breaks down triglycerides –
correct answer -lipase
Which statement is true regarding renal blood flow?
No autoregulation is found in renal blood flow.
The kidneys receive 50% of cardiac output.
The kidneys receive 1000-1200 mL of blood per minute.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is not related to renal blood flow. –
correct answer -The kidneys receive almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys –
correct answer -Nephritic syndrome is caused by an antibody/antigen reaction seen after group a-beta
hemolytic strep. Antistreptolysin is produced in the antibody/antigen reaction. You can use the HAD
STREP mnemonic to help you remember:
H = hypertension
A = +ASO (antistreptolysin O)
D = decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate)
STREP = Streptococcus
Briefly explain why edema occurs with nephritic syndrome. –
correct answer -Inflammation in the nephron causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
Submit and Compare, displayed below –
correct answer -Nephrotic syndrome is caused by damage to the filtering system in the kidney. Massive
amounts of protein are lost in the urine which depletes the blood of albumin. The patient often presents
with frothy urine and anasarca (not hematuria).
Explain why patients with nephrotic syndrome are at high risk for infection. –
, correct answer -Nephrotic syndrome is an idiopathic condition often treated with corticosteroids
and/or immunosuppressants. Massive swelling puts skin at risk for breakdown because the skin
becomes friable and fluid filled
What is the two-word technical term for kidney stones? –
correct answer -Renal calculi is the technical term for kidney stones.
Describe what caused the pain that sent this patient to the emergency department. with renal calculi -
correct answer -At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
List the adverse effects that could arise if a renal calculus completely blocks a ureter, and briefly explain
why. –
correct answer -Hydro ureter and hydronephrosis could occur because the kidney continues to produce
urine even if the ureter is blocked. The blockage would cause urine to accumulate, dilating the ureter
first, and then the renal pelvis. This leads to a buildup of waste products in the body and can lead to
kidney injury.
Explain why it is important for the patient to learn to increase her fluid intake to 8-10 glasses of fluid per
day. with renal calculi –
correct answer -Drinking 8-10 glasses of fluid per day will keep her urine dilute, which will help keep
renal calculi from forming and will help move stones along the passageway to excretion should they
recur.
Produced in the mouth and breaks down starch –
correct answer -Amylase
Produced in the stomach and breaks down proteins –
correct answer -pepsin
Produced by the pancreas and breaks down triglycerides –
correct answer -lipase
