This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 21 clues. Answers range from 3 to 29 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
BUN = byproduct of _________ breakdown, increased in renal disease
Electrolyte imbalance leading to cardiac dysrhythmias
Electrolyte imbalance resulting due to inability of kidneys to activate vitamin D
Released in response to answer above, causes bone demineralization
Electrolyte imbalance caused by fluid retention
Byproduct of muscle breakdown, increased in renal disease
Result becomes fixed in renal disease
Acid-base imbalance found in renal disease
Decreased ________ due to acid-base imbalance found in kidney disease
Urine ______________ is measurement of the number of dissolved particles in the urine
Test used as a good indicator of pre-clinical kidney dysfunction
Best indicator of kidney function
Test used to measure the above answer
Noninvasive test, used to visualize renal calculi, cysts, malformations etc.
Test that may require the use of contrast dye
Contrast dye used in (above answer) test causes increased _________ risks in renal impaired client
Nursing intervention post use of contrast dye is to increase ________, unless contraindicated
Results due to decreased erythropoiesis of the kidneys
Urine output less than 400mL per 24 hours
Excessive amounts of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood
Obtain 1st void of the morning and send to lab asap