Fresenius Hemodialysis Study Guide-
Graded A
Three pieces of personal protective equipment that are mandatory for use in the patient
care area are: - ANSWER-Gown, gloves, face shield
The function of Erythropoietin is - ANSWER-Stimulate production of RBC's, tells bone
marrow to make RBC's
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by - ANSWER-most commonly a viral
infection
Max Chlorine level in H2O room - ANSWER-0.09 ppm
Albumin is - ANSWER-a protein that helps fight infections and aids in healing and tissue
formation. Gets fluid back into the blood, an osmotic agent.
HD patient range for Albumin - ANSWER-≥ 4.0
Potassium is - ANSWER-an electrolyte that regulates cardiac action
HD patient range for Potassium - ANSWER-3.5-6.0
Hemoglobin is - ANSWER-what carries oxygen and iron from the lungs to vital organs
HD patient range for Hemoglobin - ANSWER-10-11
Phosphorus is - ANSWER-what keeps bones and heart healthy if in balance, has an
inverse relationship with Ca
HD patient range for Phosphorus - ANSWER-3-5.5
spKT/V is - ANSWER-what tells if the patient is receiving adequate dialysis, clearance
times time of tx in minutes divided by volume in (L) of urea distribution
HD patient range for spKT/V - ANSWER-≥1.4
iPTH is - ANSWER-what balances Ca and Phos, elevated Phos causes elevated PTH,
leads to bone and heart damage
HD patient range for iPTH - ANSWER-150-600
, Calcium (corrected) is - ANSWER-a mineral that keeps bones and muscles healthy
HD patient range for Calcium (corrected) - ANSWER-200-300
Hep B may be transmitted in a dialysis unit because it is transmitted via - ANSWER-
blood
There are specific procedures to control the spread of Hepatitis in the dialysis unit. What
are they? - ANSWER-PPE use, hand washing, decontamination, disposal of supplies
The four organs of the urinary tract are - ANSWER-Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra (this
is the flow path order as well)
Osmosis is - ANSWER-Movement of FLUID through a semi-permeable membrane from
and area of LOW SOLUTE to an area of HIGH SOLUTE concentration
Machines and chairs are cleaned with ____________ routinely. - ANSWER-bleach
1:100
1:10 bleach solution is used for spills of blood greater than - ANSWER-10 mL
The dialysate should be checked for what 3 things prior to starting each treatment? -
ANSWER-pH, conductivity and temperature
The kidneys inability to secrete what is the primary reason dialysis patients are anemic?
- ANSWER-Erythropoeitin
Water softener exchanges _____________ and _____________ for sodium by
_________________. - ANSWER-Calcium, magnesium, ion exchange
Anemia is a condition characterized by unusually low levels of - ANSWER-RBC's
(hemoglobin)
During a power failure you would return the patients blood via - ANSWER-handcrank (6-
10 rotations per min)
Max time to handcrank in power failure - ANSWER-10-15 minutes
Is dialysate sterile? - ANSWER-NO
Heparin is a ___________ acting, _________ molecule. - ANSWER-short, large
Heparin is given _________ to __________ minutes prior to the initiation of treatment. -
ANSWER-3,5
Graded A
Three pieces of personal protective equipment that are mandatory for use in the patient
care area are: - ANSWER-Gown, gloves, face shield
The function of Erythropoietin is - ANSWER-Stimulate production of RBC's, tells bone
marrow to make RBC's
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by - ANSWER-most commonly a viral
infection
Max Chlorine level in H2O room - ANSWER-0.09 ppm
Albumin is - ANSWER-a protein that helps fight infections and aids in healing and tissue
formation. Gets fluid back into the blood, an osmotic agent.
HD patient range for Albumin - ANSWER-≥ 4.0
Potassium is - ANSWER-an electrolyte that regulates cardiac action
HD patient range for Potassium - ANSWER-3.5-6.0
Hemoglobin is - ANSWER-what carries oxygen and iron from the lungs to vital organs
HD patient range for Hemoglobin - ANSWER-10-11
Phosphorus is - ANSWER-what keeps bones and heart healthy if in balance, has an
inverse relationship with Ca
HD patient range for Phosphorus - ANSWER-3-5.5
spKT/V is - ANSWER-what tells if the patient is receiving adequate dialysis, clearance
times time of tx in minutes divided by volume in (L) of urea distribution
HD patient range for spKT/V - ANSWER-≥1.4
iPTH is - ANSWER-what balances Ca and Phos, elevated Phos causes elevated PTH,
leads to bone and heart damage
HD patient range for iPTH - ANSWER-150-600
, Calcium (corrected) is - ANSWER-a mineral that keeps bones and muscles healthy
HD patient range for Calcium (corrected) - ANSWER-200-300
Hep B may be transmitted in a dialysis unit because it is transmitted via - ANSWER-
blood
There are specific procedures to control the spread of Hepatitis in the dialysis unit. What
are they? - ANSWER-PPE use, hand washing, decontamination, disposal of supplies
The four organs of the urinary tract are - ANSWER-Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra (this
is the flow path order as well)
Osmosis is - ANSWER-Movement of FLUID through a semi-permeable membrane from
and area of LOW SOLUTE to an area of HIGH SOLUTE concentration
Machines and chairs are cleaned with ____________ routinely. - ANSWER-bleach
1:100
1:10 bleach solution is used for spills of blood greater than - ANSWER-10 mL
The dialysate should be checked for what 3 things prior to starting each treatment? -
ANSWER-pH, conductivity and temperature
The kidneys inability to secrete what is the primary reason dialysis patients are anemic?
- ANSWER-Erythropoeitin
Water softener exchanges _____________ and _____________ for sodium by
_________________. - ANSWER-Calcium, magnesium, ion exchange
Anemia is a condition characterized by unusually low levels of - ANSWER-RBC's
(hemoglobin)
During a power failure you would return the patients blood via - ANSWER-handcrank (6-
10 rotations per min)
Max time to handcrank in power failure - ANSWER-10-15 minutes
Is dialysate sterile? - ANSWER-NO
Heparin is a ___________ acting, _________ molecule. - ANSWER-short, large
Heparin is given _________ to __________ minutes prior to the initiation of treatment. -
ANSWER-3,5
