UPDATED 2024 HEMODIALYSIS EXAM
WITH ASSURED ANSWERS
Why should antibiotic be given after HD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-dialyzable
-can be partially removed from blood during dialysis
Why should vasoactive medications be given after HD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-cause
hypotension during HD
What are common problems postdialysis and should be closely monitored for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hypotension
-headache
-nausea/vomiting
-malaise/dizziness
-muscle cramps/bleeding
What is hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSmost common renal replacement therapy used in ESKD and
kidney failure
Where may hemodialysis be preformed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-in-patient procedure on critically ill
patients
-out-patient for more stable patients
What happens during hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood and dialysate run in different directions
-toxins are diffused into the dialysate, leaving the patient's blood free from toxins/at least reduced
toxins
What is dialysate? - CORRECT ANSWERSdialyzing solution that mimics human plasma
What is given during hemodialysis to prevent clotting? - CORRECT ANSWERSanticoagulants
, What type of anticoagulant is given during hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSheparin
What is the antidote for heparin? - CORRECT ANSWERSprotamine sulfate
When HD is expected to be used for several weeks what type of catheter is used? - CORRECT
ANSWERSsubclavian dialysis catheter
What is a subclavian dialysis catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a radiopaque tube that can be used for
hemodialysis
-Y-shaped tubing allows arterial outflow and venous return through a single catheter
What are the types of subclavian dialysis catheters? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mahurkar catheter
-PermCath Catheter
What is a Mahurkar catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-made of polyurethane
-used for short-term access
What is a PermCath catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-made of silicone
-used for long-term access
What are the advantages of hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-more efficient clearance
-short time needed for treatment
What are possible complications of hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-disequilibrium syndrome
-muscle cramps
-hemorrhage
-air embolus
-hemodynamic changes (hypotension, anemia)
WITH ASSURED ANSWERS
Why should antibiotic be given after HD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-dialyzable
-can be partially removed from blood during dialysis
Why should vasoactive medications be given after HD treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-cause
hypotension during HD
What are common problems postdialysis and should be closely monitored for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
hypotension
-headache
-nausea/vomiting
-malaise/dizziness
-muscle cramps/bleeding
What is hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSmost common renal replacement therapy used in ESKD and
kidney failure
Where may hemodialysis be preformed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-in-patient procedure on critically ill
patients
-out-patient for more stable patients
What happens during hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood and dialysate run in different directions
-toxins are diffused into the dialysate, leaving the patient's blood free from toxins/at least reduced
toxins
What is dialysate? - CORRECT ANSWERSdialyzing solution that mimics human plasma
What is given during hemodialysis to prevent clotting? - CORRECT ANSWERSanticoagulants
, What type of anticoagulant is given during hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSheparin
What is the antidote for heparin? - CORRECT ANSWERSprotamine sulfate
When HD is expected to be used for several weeks what type of catheter is used? - CORRECT
ANSWERSsubclavian dialysis catheter
What is a subclavian dialysis catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a radiopaque tube that can be used for
hemodialysis
-Y-shaped tubing allows arterial outflow and venous return through a single catheter
What are the types of subclavian dialysis catheters? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mahurkar catheter
-PermCath Catheter
What is a Mahurkar catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-made of polyurethane
-used for short-term access
What is a PermCath catheter? - CORRECT ANSWERS-made of silicone
-used for long-term access
What are the advantages of hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-more efficient clearance
-short time needed for treatment
What are possible complications of hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-disequilibrium syndrome
-muscle cramps
-hemorrhage
-air embolus
-hemodynamic changes (hypotension, anemia)
