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[Show more]EXPLAIN THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES GLOVES ARE WORN FOR TOUCHING BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND BROKEN SKIN OF ALL PATIENTS 
THEY ARE ALSO USED FOR HANDLING ITEMS CONTAMINATED WITH BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS, AND FOR ANY VASCULAR ACCESS PROCEDURE 
GLOVES ARE CHANGED AND THE HANDS WASHED AFTER C...
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Add to cartEXPLAIN THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES GLOVES ARE WORN FOR TOUCHING BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND BROKEN SKIN OF ALL PATIENTS 
THEY ARE ALSO USED FOR HANDLING ITEMS CONTAMINATED WITH BLOOD OR BODY FLUIDS, AND FOR ANY VASCULAR ACCESS PROCEDURE 
GLOVES ARE CHANGED AND THE HANDS WASHED AFTER C...
The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: nephron 
 
A nephron is made up of: a glomerulus and a tubule 
 
The endocrine functions of the kidney include: making erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D 
 
The leading cause of ESRD in the U.S...
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Add to cartThe functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: nephron 
 
A nephron is made up of: a glomerulus and a tubule 
 
The endocrine functions of the kidney include: making erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D 
 
The leading cause of ESRD in the U.S...
marker used to determine the middle molecule clearance of a dialyzer is Vitamin B12 
 
A mixed bed DI tank contains cations and anions 
 
AAMI standard for conventional dialysate requires the total microbial count be less than 100 CFU/mL 
 
The AAMI standard for endotoxin levels in conventional dial...
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Add to cartmarker used to determine the middle molecule clearance of a dialyzer is Vitamin B12 
 
A mixed bed DI tank contains cations and anions 
 
AAMI standard for conventional dialysate requires the total microbial count be less than 100 CFU/mL 
 
The AAMI standard for endotoxin levels in conventional dial...
Nephorn The function unit of the kidney, or the kidney that does the wok, is the 
 
Diabetes The leading cause of chronic disease in the United States 
 
A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule system 
 
Elevated hematocrit Which of the following is not a symptom of uremia? 
 
5,540 mL Mr...
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Add to cartNephorn The function unit of the kidney, or the kidney that does the wok, is the 
 
Diabetes The leading cause of chronic disease in the United States 
 
A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule system 
 
Elevated hematocrit Which of the following is not a symptom of uremia? 
 
5,540 mL Mr...
The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: Nephron 
 
A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule 
 
The endrocrine functions of the kidney include: Making erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D 
 
The leading cause of End-Stage Rena...
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Add to cartThe functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: Nephron 
 
A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule 
 
The endrocrine functions of the kidney include: Making erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D 
 
The leading cause of End-Stage Rena...
What does vomiting up blood indicate? gastrointestinal bleeding 
 
How would a tech differentiate between an AV graft's arterial and venous side? The tech will compress the graft in the middle and feel the thrill on both sides. The STRONGER pulse will be arterial. the fainter pulse will be venous 
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Add to cartWhat does vomiting up blood indicate? gastrointestinal bleeding 
 
How would a tech differentiate between an AV graft's arterial and venous side? The tech will compress the graft in the middle and feel the thrill on both sides. The STRONGER pulse will be arterial. the fainter pulse will be venous 
...
peritoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? pd access is by an intraabdominal catheter 
 
the main difference between an arteriovenous shunt and an arteriovenous fistula? AVF is entirely within an arm 
 
which of the following dialyzers is currently used? hollow tub...
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Add to cartperitoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? pd access is by an intraabdominal catheter 
 
the main difference between an arteriovenous shunt and an arteriovenous fistula? AVF is entirely within an arm 
 
which of the following dialyzers is currently used? hollow tub...
Why is water treatment necessary for dialysis? -Patient safety 
*very large exposure volume 
*little or no renal excretion 
*dialyzer membrane is sole barrier 
-Prevent equipment damage 
 
How much water does the average person drink per week? 10-14L 
 
What is the average amount of water a dialysis...
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Add to cartWhy is water treatment necessary for dialysis? -Patient safety 
*very large exposure volume 
*little or no renal excretion 
*dialyzer membrane is sole barrier 
-Prevent equipment damage 
 
How much water does the average person drink per week? 10-14L 
 
What is the average amount of water a dialysis...
What practices helps to build a pt's immunity to hepatitis B Vaccination 
 
A pt asks the technician "what does uremia mean?" The technician's response should be based on the uremia is an increase of waste in the blood 
 
a Central venous catheter may be used as a vascular access when a pt has i...
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Add to cartWhat practices helps to build a pt's immunity to hepatitis B Vaccination 
 
A pt asks the technician "what does uremia mean?" The technician's response should be based on the uremia is an increase of waste in the blood 
 
a Central venous catheter may be used as a vascular access when a pt has i...
d. Both A and C 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 
 
c. Transmembrane Pressure The pressure dif...
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Add to cartd. Both A and C 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 
 
c. Transmembrane Pressure The pressure dif...
Abscess An abscess is an infection under the skin. It looks lika blister or pimple filled with fluid or pus. If needles are inserted into or near an abscess, infection of a dialysis access or other tissues may occur. 
 
Access An access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream that allows e...
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Add to cartAbscess An abscess is an infection under the skin. It looks lika blister or pimple filled with fluid or pus. If needles are inserted into or near an abscess, infection of a dialysis access or other tissues may occur. 
 
Access An access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream that allows e...
What are 2 main types of dialysis? Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 
 
How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare? Prospective payment system bundles 
 
What does "Pay for performance" mean Clinics that dont meet certain quality standards will have their payments cut 
 
Which of the following a...
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Add to cartWhat are 2 main types of dialysis? Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis 
 
How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare? Prospective payment system bundles 
 
What does "Pay for performance" mean Clinics that dont meet certain quality standards will have their payments cut 
 
Which of the following a...
While technical staff are preforming duties in the dialysis unit which team member must always be present 
A. Registered nurse 
B. Medical director for unit 
C. Lab technician A. Registered nurse 
 
Two techs are heatedly discussing pt care situation. Which team member is responsible for discipli...
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Add to cartWhile technical staff are preforming duties in the dialysis unit which team member must always be present 
A. Registered nurse 
B. Medical director for unit 
C. Lab technician A. Registered nurse 
 
Two techs are heatedly discussing pt care situation. Which team member is responsible for discipli...
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