Dialysis (Nursing 4 TEST 3) questions and answers well illustrated.

Dialysis (Nursing 4 TEST 3) questions and answers well illustrated. - Movement of fluid/molecules across a semipermeable membrane from 1 compartment to another - Used to correct fluid/electrolyte imbalances & to remove waste products in renal failure - correct sis When the GFR is _____, we need to initiate dialysis. - correct than 15 mL/min What uremic complications can indicate a need for dialysis? - correct answers.o Encephalopathy o Pericarditis o Neuropathies o Uncontrolled hyperkalemia o Accelerated HTN What are the 2 methods of dialysis? - correct oneal hemodialysis What does the Dacron cuff do in the peritoneal dialysis cath? - correct answers.Seeded w/ antimicrobials to help prevent migration of microbes into cath What are the 2 types of peritoneal dialysis? - correct answers.• Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) • Cont ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) o Cycler delivers the dialysate o Times & controls the fill, dwell, & drain phases Which peritoneal dialysis is this? - correct ated peritoneal dialysis o Manual exchange o Pt controls everything Which peritoneal dialysis is this? - correct answers.• Cont ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) What type of patients are at an increased risk with peritoneal dialysis? - correct answers.o COPD or emphysema pts @ ^ risk b/c of space occupying dialysis What are some contraindications for PD? (7) - correct answers.• Hx of mult abd surgs or chronic o Pancreatitis o Diverticulitis • Recurrent abd wall or inguinal hernias • Obesity w/lrg abd wall & fat deposits • Preexisting vertebral disease (chronic back probs) • Severe obstructive pulm disease For every 2.2 lbs (or 1 kg) gained by pt, the nurse can expect to drain off _____ mL of fluids during hemodialysis - correct answers.1000 What's important to do before doing hemodialysis on a patient? - correct patient How long do shunts, internal AV fistulas, and internal AV grafts take to heal? - correct answers.6-8 weeks External Radial artery Basilic vein Takes 6-8 weeks to heal before being usable - correct Internal Anastomosis performed Takes 6-8 weeks to heal before being usable - correct nal arteriovenous fistula Internal Brachial artery Antecubital vein Takes 6-8 weeks to heal before being usable - correct nal arterivenous grafts