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 arr
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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.
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