BONENT STAR REVIEW NEW UPDATE 2023 GRADED A+

BONENT STAR REVIEW NEW UPDATE 2023 GRADED A+ What is the job of a Patient Care Technician (PCT)? - CORRECT ANSWER To monitor patient care and assist patient in recieving safe andeffective dialysis. What is CKD? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic Kidney Disease What is the main goal of dialysis treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER To acheive the highest level of wellness possible by removing wastes and excess liquid from the blood. Who makes up the dialysis team - CORRECT ANSWER Technicians,Nurses, Dieticians, Social Workers, Doctors & Patients. What are some factors which affect one's overall health? - CORRECT ANSWER Age, Activity Level, Treatment Plan, Other Illness & Support System. Which are the two most common types of Dialysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Periotoneal (PD) and Hemodialysis (HD). How is ESRD treated? - CORRECT ANSWER Dialysis What 3 functions does dialysis replace? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Removes wastes from blood, 2. Removes excess fluid, 3. Balaces electrolyes. What are electroyles? - CORRECT ANSWER Electrolytes are the salts in the body. The most common salts are sodium ions, potassium ions, and chloride ions that carry an electrical charge. Why are electrolytes important? - CORRECT ANSWER The electrolytes in the blood serum produce an electrical charge, which permit cells to preform their normal functions. what happens if the electrical charges amongst the electrolyes become unbalanced? - CORRECT ANSWER The nerve and muscle cells within the body, including the brain, may fail to conduct nerve impulses, leading to cramps and confusion. Further electrolyte imbalances can lead to heart failure, siezures or water retention.