Davita STAR Learning FINAL PAPER
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Question:
Why do we measure the pH of the dialysis solution?
Answer:
To verify it's acid base balance is within the acceptable range
Question:
What complication occurs if blood is exposed to dialysate that is too hot?
Answer:
Hemolysis
Question:
The waiting time after administration of the initial heparin loading dose prior to
initiation of hemodialysis is
Answer:
3-5 mins
Question:
In optimal nutrition status is evidenced by
Answer:
A stable desirable target weight ,adequate fat stores and muscle mass ,appropriate
appetite and intake, and a serum albumin of equal to or greater than 4gm/dl
,Question:
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus and meals from being
absorbed. when is the best time to take them?
Answer:
With a meal
Question:
Your patient pulls out her snack during dialysis as she savers the first bite of her
banana she smiles and tells you she always wants to eat foods high in potassium
during dialysis so it won't harm her what is your appropriate response?
Answer:
Explain to the patient that the potassium and food eaten during dialysis is not dialyzed
off
Question:
Definition of health literacy
Answer:
The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
Question:
Educational tips for auditory learners
Answer:
Using word associations and mnemonic
Question:
Educational tips for kinesthetic learner's include
Answer:
Taking short breaks and allowing your patient to get up and walk around
Question:
Educational tips for visual learners include
Answer:
Selecting quiet surroundings
, Question:
The sign that Numbing has taken effect and it is time to stop spraying topical
anesthetic onto a vascular access cannulation sites is
Answer:
Blanching on the skin
Question:
Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture or state specific pharmacy regulations
when must medications containing a preservative be discarded
Answer:
28days after opening
Question:
Diffusion is defined as
Answer:
Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute
concentration
Question:
Osmosis is defined as
Answer:
Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute
concentration
Question:
Hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through
Answer:
Diffusion of bio carbonate from the dialysate into the blood
Question:
The endocrine function of the kidney are
Answer:
Renin and erythropoietin secretion ,activation of vitamin D
Questions
and Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
Question:
Why do we measure the pH of the dialysis solution?
Answer:
To verify it's acid base balance is within the acceptable range
Question:
What complication occurs if blood is exposed to dialysate that is too hot?
Answer:
Hemolysis
Question:
The waiting time after administration of the initial heparin loading dose prior to
initiation of hemodialysis is
Answer:
3-5 mins
Question:
In optimal nutrition status is evidenced by
Answer:
A stable desirable target weight ,adequate fat stores and muscle mass ,appropriate
appetite and intake, and a serum albumin of equal to or greater than 4gm/dl
,Question:
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus and meals from being
absorbed. when is the best time to take them?
Answer:
With a meal
Question:
Your patient pulls out her snack during dialysis as she savers the first bite of her
banana she smiles and tells you she always wants to eat foods high in potassium
during dialysis so it won't harm her what is your appropriate response?
Answer:
Explain to the patient that the potassium and food eaten during dialysis is not dialyzed
off
Question:
Definition of health literacy
Answer:
The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
Question:
Educational tips for auditory learners
Answer:
Using word associations and mnemonic
Question:
Educational tips for kinesthetic learner's include
Answer:
Taking short breaks and allowing your patient to get up and walk around
Question:
Educational tips for visual learners include
Answer:
Selecting quiet surroundings
, Question:
The sign that Numbing has taken effect and it is time to stop spraying topical
anesthetic onto a vascular access cannulation sites is
Answer:
Blanching on the skin
Question:
Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture or state specific pharmacy regulations
when must medications containing a preservative be discarded
Answer:
28days after opening
Question:
Diffusion is defined as
Answer:
Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute
concentration
Question:
Osmosis is defined as
Answer:
Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute
concentration
Question:
Hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through
Answer:
Diffusion of bio carbonate from the dialysate into the blood
Question:
The endocrine function of the kidney are
Answer:
Renin and erythropoietin secretion ,activation of vitamin D
