Urinary System And Venipuncture Flashcards
(31 cards)
Which of the following is considered as a contraindication for an IVU?
1) hypertension
2) Anuria
3) hematuria
Anuria
Which structure enables the kidneys to be visualized on plain abdominal radiographs ?
Adipose capsule
The average adult kidney measures __________ in length
4-5 inches
Urine will travel from the minor calyces to the __________
Renal pelvis
Which of the following is NOT performed by the urinary system ?
Producing and releasing adrenaline
The glomeruli, glomerular capsule, and proximal and distal convoluted tubules are located in the __________ of the kidney.
Cortex
The structural and functional unit of the kidneys is the
Nephron
One of the three constricted points along each ureter is the pelvic brim. The location of this constricted point is:
Where the iliac blood vessels cross over the ureters
Total bladder capacity
350-500mL
Voluntary voiding
Urination
Which of the following compounds is a common cation (+) found in ionic contrast media ?
Meglumine
Which component of an ionic contrast media increases its solubility
Cation
Which of the following is true with nonionic type contrast media?
All of the above
Which of the following occurs in many patients and is defined as an expected outcome to the introduction of iodinated contrast media?
Metallic taste and hot flash
How long do you withhold metformin?
48hours
Normal creatinine level
0.6-1.5mg/dL
Normal BUN level
Should not exceed 25mg/100mL
____________ reduces the severity of possible contrast reaction.
Premedication
________ is a mild systemic contrast media reaction
Itching
Tachycardia is a __________ contrast reaction
Moderate
Which type of drug is lasix?
Diuretic
Who is at the highest risk for a contrast media reaction?
CHF pt
Extravasation
Fluid outside of the vein (?)
How do you treat extravasation ?
Elevate the limb and apply a cold compress
