NUR 406 Exam 7

NUR 406 Exam 7
1. Where are the kidneys located
Answer
Cased in fascia and fat between T12 and L3, Retroperitoneal
2. Upper Urinary System
Answer
kidneys and ureters
3. Lower urinary system
Answer
Bladder and urethra
4. What % of cardiac output goes through the kidneys
Answer
20-25% 1000-1300mL/min blood perfuse kidneys
5. Where in the kidneys does urine come from
Answer
It comesfromthe nephronsin the cortex/medulla
6. Primary functions of the kidney
Answer
1) Filters blood- Removes watersoluble waste
2) Helps control BP- Release of Renin
3) Helps maintain blood cell levels- produces erythropoietin (acts in bone marrow)
4) Converts Vitamin D into active form
5) Helps regulate pH
7. Normal GFR
125 mL/min