Dialyzer - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Inadequate Heparinization - ANSWER-The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - ANSWER-Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both Chemical content - ANSWER-Individual acid containers should be labeled with Notify the RN - ANSWER-The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? Hemosafe ...

Ultrafiltration is defined as: - Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys. ***The underlying cause of prerenal kidney failure is hypovolemia or poor perfusion. Care must be taken to understa...

DaVita Study Set What is "K? clearance of urea What factors increase and decrease K? - verify patient is on ordered dialyzer - administer correct heparin bolus, wait at least 3-5 minutes prior to initiating treatment, set up correct heparin maintenance rate - BVP is calculated by multiplying the BFR in mL/min by 60, and then multiplying by the number of hours of treatment time -450mL/min x 60min= 27,000mL x 4 hours= 108,000 or 108 liters of blood - Due to dialyzer technology chang...

DaVita Patient ComplicationsPotential causes of a dialyzer reaction - correct answer Reaction to ethylene oxide Sensitivity to dialyzer membrane material Immune response Prevention of dialyzer reactions - correct answer Proper rinsing of dialyzer Change to alternate membrane Signs and symptoms of dialyzer reactions - correct answer Severe s/s occur with 5-10 minutes less severe 20-40 Chest/back pain Dyspnea Hypotension Nausea Generalized discomfort Intervention of dialyzer react...

CCHT 2023/ 2024 Davita Exam: Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A Q: the most common complication in peritoneal dialysis is Answer: peritonitis Q: the dextrose used in the dialysate for peritoneal dialysis can cause Answer: hyperglycemia Q: if a patient develops an infection post transplant, the largest contributing factor would most likely be: Answer: immunosuppressive medication Q: the most frequent...

CCHT Exam Review 2023/2024 Questions and Answers (updated questions and answers) The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: - ANSWERS Nephron A nephron is made up of: - ANSWERS A glomerulus and a tubule The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: - ANSWERS Making erythropoietin and the active form of vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adult in the United States is: - ANSWERS Diabetes Patients with kidney f...

Which of the following would keep KECN values stable during treatment: a. missed heparin dose b. BFR set as prescribed c. clotting in dialyzer d. poor arterial flow from the access - BFR set as prescribed What should you do with a sharps container in the event of a flood? - lock, seal and place them in a bio-hazard storage room What type of access has the lowest complication rate? - fistula What must you do when using the emergency hand crank during a power outage? - check to ensure 300 mLs of n...

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - ANSWER PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: - ANSWER AVF is entirely within the arm Which of the following dialyzers is used currently? - ANSWER hollow tube Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? - ANSWER pelvis The glomerular filtration ...

Which of the following statements is not an underlying assumption of self management People with complex chronic kidney conditions such ass ESRD have more difficulties with successful self management Which of the following is a basic principle of self management Dealing with the consequences of the illness rather than just the physical disease its self Andragogy takes into account That adults desire to take responsibility for what they learn In order to detect problems as early as possible...

CCHT PRACTICE EXAM DAVITA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS the function unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the nephron the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the united states: diabetes a nephron is made up a glomerulus and a tubule system which of the following is not a symptom of uremia elevated hematocrit Mrs. smith's dry weight is 62 kg. her pretreatment weight when she came in for treatment on monday was 67kg. the p...