Acute renal failure
Acute renal failure ( 43 Questions)
Correct. A renal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of the kidneys. It can help identify kidney stones, obstructions, and other structural abnormalities in the urinary tract.
Incorrect. The renal ultrasound does not directly measure the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is typically assessed through blood tests.
Incorrect. A renal ultrasound does not provide information about the number and types of blood cells in the bloodstream.
Incorrect. While a renal ultrasound can visualize the blood vessels in the kidneys, its primary purpose is to assess kidney structure, not blood flow.
A. Correct. A renal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create images of the kidneys. It can help identify kidney stones, obstructions, and other structural abnormalities in the urinary tract.
B. Incorrect. The renal ultrasound does not directly measure the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which is typically assessed through blood tests.
C. Incorrect. A renal ultrasound does not provide information about the number and types of blood cells in the bloodstream.
D. Incorrect. While a renal ultrasound can visualize the blood vessels in the kidneys, its primary purpose is to assess kidney structure, not blood flow.