CCHT Dialysis exam 2020 |238 questions| with correct answers

What factors decrease K CORRECT ANSWER Incorrxr pump speed, low BFR Factors that influence V CORRECT ANSWER Height, weight, age, amputation, sex BFR for 17G needle CORRECT ANSWER 200-250 BFR for 16G needle CORRECT ANSWER 250-350 BFR FOR 15G needle CORRECT ANSWER 350-450 BFR for 14g needle CORRECT ANSWER >450 Post BUN lab draw steps CORRECT ANSWER Turn off UF, bring down dialysate flow rate to 50, wait 15 seconds, obtain sample form arterial port False KT/v (increase) CORRECT ANSWER BFR not decreased, did not wait 15 seconds before drawing, drew from venous line Low KT/V causes CORRECT ANSWER Diluted sample(saline) Why is weight and BP important when monitoring AKI patients CORRECT ANSWER Keep them wet so they don't dry out! AKI hypotension episodes due to CORRECT ANSWER Less blood flow going to the kidneys causing ischemia