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d. Both A and C correct answersAn 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 correct answersThe pressure difference between the blood side and the dialysate side of the dialyzer is called a. Ultrafiltration Factor b. Dialysate Flow Rate c. Transmembrane Pressure d. Urea...

functional unit of the kidney or the structure in the kidney that does the work? correct answersNephron The leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the United States is correct answersDiabetes A nephron is made up of? correct answersA glomerulus and a tubule system Which of the following is not a symptom of uremia? correct answers(A) Elevated hematocrit * (B) decreased ability to concentrate (C) itching (D) lack of appetite Which of the following is a cause of hypo t...

What practics helps to build a pt's immunity to hepatitis B correct answersVaccination A pt asks the technician "what does uremia mean?" The technician's response should be based on the uremia is correct answersan increase of waste in the blood a Central venous catheter may be used as a vascular access when a correct answerspt has inadequate blood vessels in the limbs before a dialysis treatment , the pt tells the Technician, "Yesterday, I felt terrible and vomited up some blood. I...

EXPLAIN THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES correct answersGLOVES 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 CONTACT WITH EACH PATIENT CLEAN GLOVES ARE APPLIED BEFORE THE NEXT PATIENT CONTACT GLOVES ARE ALSO CHANGED IMMEDIATELY AFTER VISIBLE SOILING OR HANDLING OF INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTAINERS ...

Abscess correct answersAn 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 correct answersAn access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream that allows enough blood flow for hemodialysis. For permanent access, a surgeon connects a vein to an artery. This can be done directly - fistula- or with a piece of synthetic tubi...

What are 2 main types of dialysis? correct answersHemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare? correct answersProspective payment system bundles What does "Pay for performance" mean correct answersClinics that dont meet certain quality standards will have their payments cut Which of the following are dialysis clinics required to work with correct answersESRDS networks Which of the following is a responsibility of the ERDS networks? correct answers...

The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: correct answersNephron A nephron is made up of: correct answersA glomerulus and a tubule The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: correct answersMaking erythropoietin and the active form of vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adult in the United States is: correct answersDiabetes Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be cause...

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 correct answersA. Registered nurse Two techs are heatedly discussing pt care situation. Which team member is responsible for disciplinary action A. Registered practical nurse B. Human resource manager C. Dialysis nurse manager correct answersC. Dialysis nurse manager Which credentialing agency for dialysis in...

A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access. B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not require for PD correct answersC The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is: A. AVS is entirely within the arm B. AVF is entirely within the arm C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected D. AVF requires an external tube correct answersB Which of the following dial...

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV correct answersc) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity correct answersb) needs further ri...