adsorption Correct Answers when materials stick to the
dialyzer membrane
albumin level Correct Answers greater then 4.0g/dl
Amount of time water must stay in contact with charcoal in
carbon tanks in order to allow chlorine and chlormaines to be
removed Correct Answers Empty Bed Contact Time
Amyloidosis Correct Answers contains a waxy protein and is
deposited in soft tissues bones and joints
anemia Correct Answers when the body doesnt make enough
red blood cells
,Anions Correct Answers negativly charged ions
arrhythmia Correct Answers A change in the normal pattern of
the heartbeat.
AV fishtula Correct Answers arter and vein sewed together
azefemia Correct Answers the accumulation of nitrogen waste
products in the blood stream
Back flow prevention device Correct Answers Stops water
from the tx system from flowing back into the feed water
back washing Correct Answers water being sent from the
bottom filter to the top to clean and remix the media
bicarb and salt Correct Answers two concentrated salt
solutions dialysate start at
Bio compatibility Correct Answers how much a membrane is
compatable with the human body
Bio-film Correct Answers slime that allows bacteria to cling to
the surface
blending valve Correct Answers mixes the water to remain at
77-82 degrees
booster pump Correct Answers used to increase water flow or
pressure
, BUN level Correct Answers 5-25mg/dl
calcitriol Correct Answers controls the balance of calcium and
phosphorus that is key to bone metabolism
Calcitriol Correct Answers Controls the balance of
calcium/phosphorus
Calcium Level Correct Answers 8.4-9.5 mg/dl
Calcium Phosphorus level Correct Answers <55
Calculation for Ultraflitration rate Correct Answers dividing
the amount of fluid to be removed by the minutes of tx time
Calculation of Recirculation Correct Answers Peripheral
Value-arterial Value
Peripheral value- venous sample X 100
CAPD Correct Answers Contionus Ambulatory Pd
Carbon Tank Correct Answers Contains granular activated
charcoal that abosrobs low molecular weight from particles
carbon tanks are used to Correct Answers remove chlorine and
chloramine
carbon tanks work on the principle of Correct Answers
absorption
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