Davita RISE Practice TEST Questions and Answers Verified Solutions Latest Update

Davita RISE Practice TEST Questions
and
Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update


Question:

Convection.

Answer:
Solutes (particles) that are DRAGGED across a semipermeable membrane


Question:

Osmosis.

Answer:
fluid that moves from an area of low concentration to high concentration (Low to High)


Question:

Diffusion.

Answer:
fluid that moves from an area of high concentration to low concentration (Hight to Low)


Question:

What are the Kidneys excretory functions?.

Answer:
To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance


Question:

How do we replace normal excretory kidney functions?.

Answer:
By using acid concentrate to help normalize electrolytes & ultrafiltration to provide
fluid balance.

, Question:

What is the function of the acid concentrate?.

Answer:
Provides the concentration gradient for diffusion and helps normalize electrolytes


Question:

What is the function of bicarbonate in the dialysate solution?.

Answer:
Buffers the acid concentrate


Question:

What is the function of bicarbonate when it diffuses into the patient's blood?.

Answer:
Normalizes the body's pH


Question:

What are the signs & symptoms of Hyperkalemia?.

Answer:
Sign: > 6.5mEq; Symptoms: muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, & possible
cardiac arrest


Question:

What are the signs & symptoms of Hypokalemia?.

Answer:
Sign: < 3.5mEw; Symptoms: Fatigue, muscle weakness, paralysis, & respiratory failure


Question:

Normal blood pH range is?.

Answer:
7.35 - 7.45