WGU D115 Unit 6 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
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. ✔✔The kidneys receive
almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys ✔✔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. ✔✔Inflammation in the nephron
causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
Submit and Compare, displayed below ✔✔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. ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
Answers Graded A+
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. ✔✔The kidneys receive
almost a quarter of cardiac output.
A patient with untreated strep throat is more likely to have with kidneys ✔✔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. ✔✔Inflammation in the nephron
causes increased permeability in the nephron.
Describe the pathology of nephrotic syndrome.
Submit and Compare, displayed below ✔✔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. ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔At least one of the renal calculi was obstructing the ureter because it was too large to
move easily through the ureter.
