DaVita's PCT Final Exam (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, and Module 4 Quizzes) with Complete Solutions

DaVita's PCT Final Exam (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, and Module 4 Quizzes) with Complete Solutions DaVita's PCT Final Exam (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, and Module 4 Quizzes) with Complete Solutions DaVita's PCT Final Exam (Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, and Module 4 Quizzes) with Complete Solutions Ultrafiltration is defined as: - ANSWER-Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys. ***The underlying cause of prerenal kidney failure is hypovolemia or poor perfusion. Care must be taken to understand patients who are at high risk. Your role in anemia management includes: - ANSWER-Rinsing back as much of the patient's blood as you can at the termination of each treatment. During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood: - ANSWER-The diffusion of bicarbonate helps the patient to achieve acid-base balance by buffering the hydrogen ions. The transport mechanism when particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentration is called: - ANSWER-Diffusion Convection: solutes dragged across SPM Osmosis: low to high