Nursing Students Student Assist
Published Nov 29, 2008
I could not believe that I got 100 on a renal exam. I am the only person who got 100% so far on a renal exam with that instructor. I am so excited. I now have a 95.5 average. This is Med Surg IV, the hardest one.
NaomieRN
1,853 Posts
Wow, awesome job. I've yet to get a 100% on any of my nursing exams I usually fall within an 88-94% range so kudos to you! Does your instructor allow for item analysis.. meaning does he/she throw out any of the questions?I am in Med surge I (Fluid Electrolytes and Acid Base, Inflammation and Infection, Shock, Perioperative, Immune System, Cancer etc...) Did you all cover these topics in your first med surg rotation? My next rotation is med surg II which from what I understand are the body systems. Are you all in Med Surge II? The original poster mentioned she was in med surge IV? I know that all schools are different and I am just curious to know what you covered in med surg II and III.
I am in Med surge I (Fluid Electrolytes and Acid Base, Inflammation and Infection, Shock, Perioperative, Immune System, Cancer etc...) Did you all cover these topics in your first med surg rotation? My next rotation is med surg II which from what I understand are the body systems. Are you all in Med Surge II? The original poster mentioned she was in med surge IV? I know that all schools are different and I am just curious to know what you covered in med surg II and III.
Med Surg I: Diabetes, Endocrine disorders, preoperative/postop/GI/ Infection
Med Surg II: Psychiatric Nursing and Neuro
Med Surg III: Immune and blood disorders, fluid and electrolytes, Cancer, Hepatic disoders, burns
Med Surg IV: Cardiac, Respiratory, Renal and Shock
So far, I prefer Med surg 4, the hardest semester for me was Med Surg 3. It was too many systems at once.
Teachchildren123
187 Posts
Excellent!
Renal is very complexe! I am a critical care nurse and my favorite doctors are the renal gals/guys. Always read their progress notes before others, than read the infectious NP/doc/PA notes. They are brillant, find diagnosis others don't, understand chemistry/physics/pathophys like no one. That is my way to learn quick about what is really going on with my patient.
If you understand renal... you are on the right track!
Keep up the good work!
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN
3,959 Posts
Thanks for the advice !!! I'll be sure to put my test taking strategies to work, this evening when taking finals.
rn2bhopefully
24 Posts
Future Nurse 35, I have my final exam next week which includes mostly renal. Do you have any advice for me on how to study or how to prepare. I have to pass this test with at least an 80%. Any help would be appreciated.
If you need more of my notes, send me a private message and let me know where to send it.
Here is a sample of my notes:
Nephrons Job:
Produces 180 L for filtrate daily, 125 ml per minute
Increased urine outputàfluid volume deficit
Threshold: if 200 is renal threshold and client blood glucose is 400, there is 200 ml of urine excrete in urine
Stress incontinenceàhappens when pt sneezes, cough, and laugh
Could happen at any age, women after childbirth
Rennin over secretionàHTN
When there is a drop of B/Pàrennin is released
Aldosteroneàincreases reabsorption of water, sodium and promotes potassium excretion
Any medications that prevents aldosterone secretion and release, would cause dehydration and high potassium b/c aldosterone should flush out potassium
Erythropoietinàincreased bone marrow production of RBCs
Assessment of Kidney
Auscultation first before percussion and palpation
BUN and Creatinine
DehydrationàBUN
Kidney FailureàCreatinine
ADHàtriggers by an increased Osmolality (concentration of urine) when pt is dehydrated
Pyelonephritisàfever and chills
Acute glomerulonephritisàHematuria is the hallmark of this disorder
Capillaries look very thick when test is done
Can cause sodium and water retention, which can result in pulmonary edema.
Nurse would auscultate breath sounds b/c of pulmonary edema
Patient presents with reduced GFR, putting the client at risk for fluid volume overload
Fluid retention is a major problem for patient with this disorder. Nurse should monitor for weight lost when patient is been treated. That is the best way to know the treatment is working
Nephrotic syndromeàedema is the hallmark, high protein diet is important
Procedures:
Ultrasoundàinitial test before the other tests are done
Urographyàcheck patient for seafood allergies
Be careful with pt on Metforminàcan cause lactic acidosis and mess up the kidneys
Remember to make sure, patient drinks lots of fluids because that stuff is toxic to kidneys, will make things worst for patient
Normal glomerular filtration rate, nurse would increase intake of protein b/c renal loss of protein is severe.
Kidney Biopsy
Check patient’s B/P, Temp, Decreased LOC, and pulseàincreased pain may show signs of hemorrhage; remember patient can still hemorrhage weeks after the procedure, so NO heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for TWO weeks
Renogramàlet the patient know, the procedure is NOT painful, it is Small needle stick, don’t be a cry baby lol
Prerenal Azotemiaà pt will have Tachycardia, decreased urinary output and hypotension (decreased cvp), every is low except the HR
Kayexalateàtreat pt with hyperkalemia
This drug helps with loss of K+ in stool, also exchange potassium for sodium
Dialysis patientàneeds more protein
Angiotension-converting enzymes inhibitors (ACE-I)àmost effective drugs to slow progression of renal failure
AV fistulaàyou will hear thrill and bruit, which is a sign of a patent fistula without thrombosis
Do not take B/P in fistula arm
Peritoneal dialysis the purpose of it is to remove toxins and metabolic wastes
Certain drugs should be administered after dialysis, such as B/P meds (lisinopril, Ace-I, diuretics etc.), if not pt with have hypotension b/c the drugs will be removed during dialysis
Aldosterone affects kidneys by causing the distal tubule and collecting ducts to reabsorb increased levels of sodium.
Children with untreated strep may end up with what?
Glomerulonephritis.
ARFàcaused by certain conditions that cause inadequate perfusion to kidney
Good luck to you!!
I also do tone of nclex questions from Saunders, Nclex 4000 and Lippincotts
Thanks for your help. How do I send a PM? I am sorry I am not familiar with it.Thanks again.
I sent the entire semester notes to you. If I can help you with anything else, let me know. Good luck on the exam!
Sara5229
46 Posts
Wow! Congrats!
tuffy2
15 Posts
congrat!!!!! and please do tell how i am studying for mine now and word on the street is she pulls stuff out from everywehre homehealth you name it:yeah:
k2jg
7 Posts
hi future nurse 35 can you please please help me too can you send me your notes ...i'm waiting for you reply thanks
smiley2526
10 Posts
:wink2: Your awesome!!!!!
lmg777
14 Posts
sorry i did not respond to you sooner. i had a big nursing grand round presentation that i was preparing for on chronic cardiac disease. i am glad it's over. i have my notes if you like. give me an email and i will send them to you.sample for my notes:acute renal failure (arf)- acute renal failure (arf) usually develops over hours or days with progressive elevations of blood urea nitrogen (bun), creatinine, and potassium with or without oliguria. it is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid loss of renal function with progressive azotemia. - arf is often associated with oliguria (a decrease in urinary output to - the causes of arf are multiple and complex. they are categorized according to similar pathogenesis into prerenal (most common), intrarenal (or intrinsic), and postrenal causes.o prerenalcauses are factors external to the kidneys (e.g., hypovolemia) that reduce renal blood flow and lead to decreased glomerular perfusion and filtration.intrarenal causes include conditions that cause direct damage to the renal tissue, resulting in impaired nephron function. causes include prolonged ischemia, nephrotoxins, hemoglobin released from hemolyzed rbcs, or myoglobin released from necrotic muscle cells. acute tubular necrosis (atn) is an intrarenal condition caused by ischemia, nephrotoxins, or pigments. atn is potentially reversible if the basement membrane is not destroyed and the tubular epithelium regenerateso postrenalcauses involve mechanical obstruction of urinary outflow. common causes are benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, calculi, trauma, and extrarenal tumors. - clinically, arf may progress through four phases: initiating, oliguric, diuretic, and recovery. in some situations, the patient does not recover from arf and chronic kidney disease (ckd) results, eventually requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
i have my notes if you like. give me an email and i will send them to you.
sample for my notes:
acute renal failure (arf)
- acute renal failure (arf) usually develops over hours or days with progressive elevations of blood urea nitrogen (bun), creatinine, and potassium with or without oliguria. it is a clinical syndrome characterized by a rapid loss of renal function with progressive azotemia.
- arf is often associated with oliguria (a decrease in urinary output to
- the causes of arf are multiple and complex. they are categorized according to similar pathogenesis into prerenal (most common), intrarenal (or intrinsic), and postrenal causes.
o prerenalcauses are factors external to the kidneys (e.g., hypovolemia) that reduce renal blood flow and lead to decreased glomerular perfusion and filtration.
intrarenal causes include conditions that cause direct damage to the renal tissue, resulting in impaired nephron function. causes include prolonged ischemia, nephrotoxins, hemoglobin released from hemolyzed rbcs, or myoglobin released from necrotic muscle cells. acute tubular necrosis (atn) is an intrarenal condition caused by ischemia, nephrotoxins, or pigments. atn is potentially reversible if the basement membrane is not destroyed and the tubular epithelium regenerates
o postrenalcauses involve mechanical obstruction of urinary outflow. common causes are benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, calculi, trauma, and extrarenal tumors.
- clinically, arf may progress through four phases: initiating, oliguric, diuretic, and recovery. in some situations, the patient does not recover from arf and chronic kidney disease (ckd) results, eventually requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.
hello
i know it was 2008, but i am preparing for the renal system in patho. would you please send me your notes thanks. lisa