Davita RISE PCT Study Guide questions with ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
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List the four transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis - correct
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answer✔✔Ultrafiltration
Convection
Diffusion
Osmosis
Explain ultrafiltration in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔Fluid is pushed through the
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semipermeable membrane (SPM). Think: wringing out a wet rag. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain convection in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔Solutes DRAG across the
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semipermeable membrane with fluid ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain diffusion in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔PARTICLES move from HIGH
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concentration to LOW concentration ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain osmosis in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔FLUID moves LOW concentration to
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HIGH concentration ||\\//||
What are the kidneys' excretory functions? - correct answer✔✔To normalize electrolytes,
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remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance
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How do we replace normal excretory kidney functions? - correct answer✔✔By using acid
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concentrate to help normalize electrolytes and ultrafiltration to provide fluid balance
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,What is the function of acid concentrate - correct answer✔✔Provides the concentration
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gradient for diffusion and helps normalize electrolytes
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What is the function of bicarbonate in the dialysate solution? - correct answer✔✔It buffers
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the acid concentrate
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What is the function of bicarbonate when it diffuses into the patient's blood? - correct
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answer✔✔It normalizes body pH ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What are some S/Sx of hyperkalemia? - correct answer✔✔K+ > 6.5 mEq
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extreme muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, and possible cardiac arrest
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What are some S/Sx of hypokalemia? - correct answer✔✔K+ < 3.5 mEq
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fatigue, muscle weakness, paralysis, resp. failure, cardiac instability, arrhythmias, cardiac
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arrest
What is the normal blood pH range? - correct answer✔✔7.35 - 7.45
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What are the kidneys' endocrine functions? - correct answer✔✔Renin secretion
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Erythropoietin secretion ||\\//||
Vitamin d activation ||\\//|| ||\\//||
How do we replace normal endocrine kidney functions? - correct answer✔✔By providing
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medications
How much of normal kidney function is replaced by HD? - correct answer✔✔15%
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,What is uremia? - correct answer✔✔Uremia is a buildup of wastes in the blood due to
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kidney failure ||\\//||
What does uremia affect? - correct answer✔✔Uremia affects all body systems
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What are the most common causes of CKD in the US? - correct answer✔✔diabetes, HTN
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and polycystic kidney disease
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List the treatment goals for a pt. w/ CKD - correct answer✔✔-slowing the progression of
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CKD
-managing comorbidities and complications ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-controlling symptoms ||\\//||
-minimizing the effects if CKD on pt. lifestyles ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-kidney replacement therapy modality education ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Why is it so important to know what caused your pt.'s CKD? - correct answer✔✔So the RN
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and PCT can ask about possible problems during data collection and assessment
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List some S/Sx of fluid imbalance - correct answer✔✔HTN, edema, and SOB
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Why is sodium balance important? - correct answer✔✔Leads to volume expansion,
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increased cardiac output, ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
increased peripheral vascular resistance ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
and increased BP
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, List some systemic effects of CKD - correct answer✔✔-Dry, itchy skin
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-Peripheral neuropathy in the extremities ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-GI problems (N/V) ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-Psychological problems (anxiety, depression) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with dry, itchy skin? - correct answer✔✔-use hyper-fatted
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soaps and lotions ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-assess for safety at home ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-provide emotional support ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-control diabetes and phosphorus ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with peripheral neuropathy? - correct answer✔✔-Monitor
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pt. for changes in motor function, decreased strength in legs, C/O restless legs, and burning
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feet.
-Advise not to walk barefoot ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-Practice good foot care ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with GI problems? - correct answer✔✔-inform RN and MD
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of any bleeding problems, constipation, diarrhea
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- inform RN and MD of ER visits
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-Take meds as ordered (stool softeners, immodium, etc.) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with psychological problems? - correct answer✔✔Verbalize
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struggles to IDT (core team), especially the social worker
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A common cause of HTN in dialysis patients is: - correct answer✔✔Fluid overload
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verified detailed answers ||\\//|| ||\\//||
List the four transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis - correct
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answer✔✔Ultrafiltration
Convection
Diffusion
Osmosis
Explain ultrafiltration in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔Fluid is pushed through the
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semipermeable membrane (SPM). Think: wringing out a wet rag. ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain convection in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔Solutes DRAG across the
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semipermeable membrane with fluid ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain diffusion in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔PARTICLES move from HIGH
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concentration to LOW concentration ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Explain osmosis in hemodialysis - correct answer✔✔FLUID moves LOW concentration to
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HIGH concentration ||\\//||
What are the kidneys' excretory functions? - correct answer✔✔To normalize electrolytes,
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remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
How do we replace normal excretory kidney functions? - correct answer✔✔By using acid
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
concentrate to help normalize electrolytes and ultrafiltration to provide fluid balance
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
,What is the function of acid concentrate - correct answer✔✔Provides the concentration
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gradient for diffusion and helps normalize electrolytes
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What is the function of bicarbonate in the dialysate solution? - correct answer✔✔It buffers
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the acid concentrate
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What is the function of bicarbonate when it diffuses into the patient's blood? - correct
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answer✔✔It normalizes body pH ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What are some S/Sx of hyperkalemia? - correct answer✔✔K+ > 6.5 mEq
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extreme muscle weakness, dysrhythmias, and possible cardiac arrest
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What are some S/Sx of hypokalemia? - correct answer✔✔K+ < 3.5 mEq
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fatigue, muscle weakness, paralysis, resp. failure, cardiac instability, arrhythmias, cardiac
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arrest
What is the normal blood pH range? - correct answer✔✔7.35 - 7.45
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What are the kidneys' endocrine functions? - correct answer✔✔Renin secretion
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Erythropoietin secretion ||\\//||
Vitamin d activation ||\\//|| ||\\//||
How do we replace normal endocrine kidney functions? - correct answer✔✔By providing
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
medications
How much of normal kidney function is replaced by HD? - correct answer✔✔15%
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,What is uremia? - correct answer✔✔Uremia is a buildup of wastes in the blood due to
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kidney failure ||\\//||
What does uremia affect? - correct answer✔✔Uremia affects all body systems
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What are the most common causes of CKD in the US? - correct answer✔✔diabetes, HTN
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and polycystic kidney disease
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List the treatment goals for a pt. w/ CKD - correct answer✔✔-slowing the progression of
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CKD
-managing comorbidities and complications ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-controlling symptoms ||\\//||
-minimizing the effects if CKD on pt. lifestyles ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-kidney replacement therapy modality education ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
Why is it so important to know what caused your pt.'s CKD? - correct answer✔✔So the RN
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
and PCT can ask about possible problems during data collection and assessment
||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
List some S/Sx of fluid imbalance - correct answer✔✔HTN, edema, and SOB
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Why is sodium balance important? - correct answer✔✔Leads to volume expansion,
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increased cardiac output, ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
increased peripheral vascular resistance ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
and increased BP
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, List some systemic effects of CKD - correct answer✔✔-Dry, itchy skin
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-Peripheral neuropathy in the extremities ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-GI problems (N/V) ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-Psychological problems (anxiety, depression) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with dry, itchy skin? - correct answer✔✔-use hyper-fatted
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soaps and lotions ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-assess for safety at home ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-provide emotional support ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-control diabetes and phosphorus ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with peripheral neuropathy? - correct answer✔✔-Monitor
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pt. for changes in motor function, decreased strength in legs, C/O restless legs, and burning
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feet.
-Advise not to walk barefoot ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
-Practice good foot care ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with GI problems? - correct answer✔✔-inform RN and MD
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of any bleeding problems, constipation, diarrhea
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- inform RN and MD of ER visits
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-Take meds as ordered (stool softeners, immodium, etc.) ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||
What would you advise for a pt. with psychological problems? - correct answer✔✔Verbalize
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struggles to IDT (core team), especially the social worker
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A common cause of HTN in dialysis patients is: - correct answer✔✔Fluid overload
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