DaVita Exam Module 1 Q&A 100% Correct 2023 solution A+ RATED.

DaVita Exam Module 1 Q&A 100% Correct 2023 solution A+ RATED Ultrafiltration definition - CORRECT ANS - (Fluid movement) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure Convection definition - CORRECT ANS - (Particle/solute movement) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid Diffusion definition - CORRECT ANS - (Particle/solute movement) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to lower solute concentration Osmosis definition - CORRECT ANS - (Fluid movement) fluid moves from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration What are the kidney's excretory functions? - CORRECT ANS - Water removal, electrolyte balance, toxin removal and acid base balance How do we replace normal excretory kidney functions? - CORRECT ANS - By normalizing the electrolytes and providing fluid balance through ultrafiltration What is the function of the acid concentrate? - CORRECT ANS - It provides the concentration gradient for diffusion What is the function of bicarbonate in the dialysate solution? - CORRECT ANS - It buffers the acid concentrate What is the function of bicarbonate when it diffuses into the patient's blood? - CORRECT ANS - It normalizes the patients body temp pH in the blood stream (7.35-7.45) Signs and symptoms of Hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANS - Greater than 6.5 EXTREME muscles weakness and abnormal heart rhythm Signs and symptoms of Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANS - Less than 3.5; fatigue, muscle weakness, irregular heart rhythm and cardiac instability What are the kidneys' endocrine functions? - CORRECT ANS - Blood pressure regulation (Renin), Erythropoiesis (helps prevent anemia), and vitamin D activation (calcium/phosphorus) How do we replace normal endocrine kidney functions? - CORRECT ANS - Give them their meds How much of normal kidney function is replaced by hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANS - 15% What is uremia and what does it affect? - CORRECT ANS - It's the buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure and it affects all body symptoms What are the most common causes for CKD in the USA? - CORRECT ANS - Diabetes and hypertension Outline the treatment goals for a patient with CKD - CORRECT ANS - Acid base balance, fluid removal, and electrolyte balance and toxin removal