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You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go home after treatment. You Correct Answer: Refer him to the Social Worker While taking the pulse you find that... the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the causes of arrhythmia is Correct Answer: Elevated potassium level The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: Correct Answer: The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will be able to intervene right away. Mr. Wonder is new to dialysis, his schedule is M-W-F at 6 am. He used to run every morning and he is upset that he has to give his running to accommodate the dialysis schedule. You Correct Answer: Tell the patient that you will make every effort possible to adjust his schedule so he can continue to run every morning. The functional unit of a kidney is Correct Answer: Nephron A healthy kidney excretes Correct Answer: Phosphorus Renagel is a medication that is a Correct Answer: Phosphate binder Which one is the highest in Potassium Correct Answer: 2 cups of raisins What are some of the foods that are high in phosphorus Correct Answer: Milk and Cheese Water softener removes: Correct Answer: Magnesium and Calcium Chlorine and Chloramines are removed by: Correct Answer: Carbon Tanks Endotoxins are removed by: Correct Answer: Ultrafilter Anastomosis is the surgical connection between the: Correct Answer: Artery and vein A A M I Standards for cultured water is: Correct Answer: 200 cfu A A M I Standards for dialysis is: Correct Answer: 50 cfu Hemodialysis is accomplished by which principles? Correct Answer: Ultra filtration, diffusion, counter-current dialysis flow While assessing an access before cannulation you note an aneurysm. You should: Correct Answer: Avoid cannulating the area and notify the nurse or physician. [Show More]

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