An AV/V fistula is preferred access for hemodialysis because:
a. There is a lower incidence of complications
b. Surgeons are more experience and prefer creating AV fistulas
c. There is a lower incidence of thrombosi
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An AV/V fistula is preferred access for hemodialysis because:
a. There is a lower incidence of complications
b. Surgeons are more experience and prefer creating AV fistulas
c. There is a lower incidence of thrombosis
d. Both A and C Correct Answer: d. Both A and C
The pressure difference between the blood side and the dialysate side of the dialyzer is called
a. Ultrafiltration Factor
b. Dialysate Flow Rate
c. Transmembrane Pressure
d. Urea Reduction Ration Correct Answer: c. Transmembrane Pressure
What is the best way to prepare an access for cannulation
a. Scrub with a gauze or pad soaked with a germicidal agent in a circular motion from the outside inward
b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
c. rub vigorously up and down the area to be cannulated then insert the needle
d. No further preparation is required if the patient has just washed their access Correct Answer: b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
Which of the following statements is not true about the Nephron?
a. the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney
b. nephrons process about 7500 mL of filtrates per hour
c. a nephron is composed of renal tubules and collecting ducts
d. nephrons are located in the bladder Correct Answer: d. nephrons are located in the bladder
Mr. Pitt is always joking. He usually requests to be called "Bob". He presents today very quiet and when you called him "bob" he did not respond. How would you further investigate this change in behavior?
a. go get the nurse without further investigation
b. put him on and worry about it later
c. ask a few open ended questions that would indicate whether there is a personal issue
d. nothing he simply may not to talk today Correct Answer: c. ask a few open ended questions that would indicate whether there is a personal issue
Which of the following statements is not true about renal tubules?
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