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ati-med-surg-proctored-exam-2023-real-exam-questions-with-well-detailed-and-explaned-answer-key ATI MED SURG Proctored EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM Questions WITH WELL Detailed AND Explaned Answer KEY ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED AND EXPLANED ANSWER KEY 1.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blottest Rationale:The client is already identified as HIV positive.The...

1. Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: 1. The kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial blood pressure of the rest of the body. 2. The sympathetic nervous system can supersede the renal autoregulatory system. 3. The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits. b. ADH levels will rise under which of the following circumstances? 1. Severe hemorrhage 2. Excessive sweating 3. Diarrhea 4. All of the abov...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoa...

• Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels. ▪ Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features: ▪ Massive proteinuria >3.5g / 24hrs ▪ Hypoalbuminemia <3g/dL ▪ Ede...

The nurse working in an outpatient nephrology clinic knows that which of the following are primary functions of the kidneys? (Select all that apply.) A. Production of clotting factors B. Homeostasis C. Excretion of metabolic wastes D. Regulation of acid-base balance E. Metabolism of fats - Answer-B, C, D The kidneys do not metabolize fats. Production of clotting factors is a primary function of the liver. The kidneys maintain blood pressure using the RAAS and also produce erythropoietin...

• NRS 225 Perfusion- Shock, Cardiomyopathy, DIC Perfusion • Normal Perfusion o 3 Layers: epicardium (outer most); myocardium; endocardium (inner most) o 4 Chambers: 2 atria; 2 ventricles o Pump- Heart; Tubing- Blood Vessels; Fluid- Blood o Systole: ventricular contraction // Diastole: ventricular relaxation: “lub-dub” o Circulation ▪ Pulmonary: right side of heart  lungs ▪ Systemic: left side of heart  body ▪ Coronary: supplies heart o Cardiac Cycle: contractio...

Exam 4: PNR 206/ PNR206 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: GFR (glomerular filtration rate) Answer: Which Dx Test? Measure the level of kidney function *Normal value for adults: GFR >90 mL/min/1.73 m2(squared) Q: KUB (kidney, ureter, and bladder) Answer: Which Dx test? Visualize the urinary structures or radiopaque stones -Ptnt needs an x-ray gown that has no radiopaque fasteners ...

Creatinine limitations include? Correct Answer-- age, gender, race, diet, and metabolism - Low muscle mass → disproportionately low serum creatinine and overestimation of GFR −GFR may be <50% normal before serum creatinine ↑ Newer marker of GFR Correct Answer-Cystatin C CKD-EPI equation→ most accurate when Correct Answer-GFR is normal/mildly reduced * performs better at higher (normal) values of glomerular filtration rate. Cockroft-Gault and MDRD equations → most accur...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

Maria Leik (AGNP) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Acute Renal Failure Symptoms - Correct Answer ️️ -Oliguria, edema, weight gain, lethargy, nausea, loss of appetite Are serum creatinine and eGFR accurate in acute renal failure? - Correct Answer ️️ - Not necessarily Which hormones are secreted by the kidneys and what are their functions ? - Correct Answer ️️ -Erythropoeitin (RBC production), renin & bradykinin (b/p), prostaglandins (renal perfusion), calcitriol/vitamin...