Kidmey Failure

Question 1

What are the two types of renal failure?

Answer 1

Acute renal failure or chronic renal failure.

Question 2

When does Acute start?

Answer 2

Suddenly is is reversible if the cause is corrected.

Question 3

How does Chronic renal failure start?

Answer 3

Happens slowly over a period of time.

Question 4

What are the two main causes of CRF?

Answer 4

1. Diabetes
2. Hypertension
3. G something

Question 5

Can CRF be reversed?

Answer 5

No, occurs in 5 stages with a gradual decline in renal function. When it gets to stage 5, there is only 10-15% kidney function.

Question 6

What’s does renal failure affect in the body?

Answer 6

Everything, THE WHOLE BODY!

Question 7

Digestive:

Answer 7

Uremia causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea and loss of appetite (anorexia)

Question 8

Skin:

Answer 8

Dry, itchy, darkened

Question 9

Cardiovascular:

Answer 9

Potassium causes muscle weakness including heart weakness. Which can lead to arrhythmias, cardiac arrest and death. Fluid can cause increase blood pressure and Edema. Edema should be assessed pre-and post treatment.

Question 10

Skeletal:

Answer 10

Calcitriol there is decreased absorption of calcium from the gut. The parathyroid hormone also rises as a result. In order to keep blood calcium within a normal range, calcium is taken from the bones causing weak and brittle bones. Calcium then combines with phosphorus and deposits and soft tissue.

Question 11

Lungs:

Answer 11

Fluid in the lungs causes shortness of breath and also puts the patient at risk for pulmonary infection.