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Bundle For Certified Hemodialysis Technician /Dialysis technician Tests

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BillRanker

The patient that is being evaluated for potential kidney disease should be aware of all of the following trouble signs, except? Puffy eyes Increased thirst Normal urination Fatigue and weakness - Ans Correct Answer: Normal urination Frothy or bloody urine could be a potential trouble sign. In addition to the other 3 options above, other signs could include difficult or painful urination and swollen feet, ankles, abdomen, hands, or face. Which of the following is not a ...

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40 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

BillRanker

Which descriptions characterize acute kidney injury (Select all that apply) A. primary cause of death is infection B. it almost always affects older people C. disease course is potentially reversible D. most common cause is diabetic nephropathy E. cardiovascular disease is most common cause of death correct answer: A, C RIFLE defines three stages of AKI based on change in A. blood pressure and urine osmolality B. fractional excretion of urinary sodium C. estimation of GFR with th...

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

which of the following hormones is secreted by the kidney? aldosterone angiotensin somatostatin renin correct answer: renin the kidneys receive approximately_______% of the cardiac output under normal physiologic conditions. 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 correct answer: 20-25 when tubular filtrate enters the late distal tubule and collecting tubule, it is hypertonic hypotonic isotonic none of the above correct answer: hypotonic when the tubular filtrate enters the late distal tub...

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7 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

Functions of the renal system correct answer: acid-base balance fluid and electrolyte balance excretion renin secretion regulates BP RBC production vitamin D synthesis What do we call electrolytes and buffers? correct answer: dialysate Dialysate is the concentration for what gradient? correct answer: diffusion What are other names for a filter? correct answer: membrane dialyzer What do we call the net volume of fluid removed from the vascular system? correct answer: ultra...

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6 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

Who first described Dialysis? correct answer: Thomas Graham in 1854 Who first described renal failure? correct answer: Richard bright Who was the first MD to perform HD(hemodialysis) on a patient? correct answer: George Haas 1924 Who is considered the father of dialysis? correct answer: Willem Kollf Why is Willem Kollf considered the father of dialysis? correct answer: He is responsible for the first artificial dialyzer and blue print for the first Dialysis machine What regul...

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41 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

GFR of Stage 1. Normal kidney function but urine or other abnormalities point to kidney disease. correct answer: 90+ GFR of Stage 2. Mildly reduced kidney function, urine or other abnormalities point to kidney disease. correct answer: 60-89 GFR of Stage 3. Moderately reduced kidney function. correct answer: 30-59 GFR of Stage 2. Severely reduced kidney function. correct answer: 15-29 GFR of Stage 1. Very severely reduced kidney function (also called End Stage Renal Disease). corr...

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29 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the menu? a. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee b. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice. c. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice. d. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, orange juice. correct answer: A The diet for a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysi...

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63 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

The patient with CKD is receiving dialysis, and the nurse observes excoriations on the patient's skin. What pathophysiologic changes in CKD can contribute to this finding (select all that apply)? a. Dry skin b. Sensory neuropathy c. Vascular calcifications d. Calcium-phosphate skin deposits e. Uremic crystallization from high BUN correct answer: a, b, d. Pruritus is common in patients receiving dialysis. It causes scratching from dry skin, sensory neuropathy, and calcium-phosphate d...

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71 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

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 answer: dialysis When the GFR is _____, we need to initiate dialysis. correct answer: less than 15 mL/min What uremic complications can indicate a need for dialysis? correct answer: o Encephalopathy o Pericarditis o Neuropathies o Uncontrolled hyperkalemia o Accelerated HTN What are the 2 meth...

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6 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

Erythropoetin correct answer: a hormone produced by the kidney as a response to low 02 levels; this hormone stimulates erythrocyte production. Calcitriol correct answer: synthesized by the kidney, accelerates calcium production. ADH/ Antidiuretic hormone correct answer: Hormone produced by pituitary that enhances water reabsorption and kidney acts as a receptor for. ARF correct answer: progresses quickly, lasts less than 3 months, and there is a loss of nephron function. Usually rev...

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7 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

What is one treatment goal for Acute Kidney Injury? correct answer: Prevent waste and fluid build-up - Keep the patient wet What are examples of Intra-renal cause of CRF? correct answer: Damage to nephron, diabetes, hypertension, renal artery stenosis What percentage of normal kidney function is replaced by Hemodialysis correct answer: 15% What changes are necessary for the treatment of Pericarditis? correct answer: Requires more frequent treatments Requires reduced treatment time ...

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14 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

which is considered to be the renal corpuscle? correct answer: Bowman's capsule and glomerulus Most selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not need to be adjusted with declining renal function, with the exception of which two medications? correct answer: Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine (Effexor & Remeron) The nurse is caring for a patient for which lab results come back with the"classic triad" indicated. Which syndrome could this indicate? correct answer: Nephrotic Syndrome ...

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46 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

When do you need antibiotic prophylaxis? correct answer: previous infective endocarditis prosthetic valve (or prosthetic material used for valve repair) cardiac transplant with vlavular regurgitation some congenital heart conditions (unrepaired cyanotic heart disease, any repaired congenital heard defect with residual shunts or valvular regurgitation) severely immunocompromised hyperglyemic states (HbA1C >8% or random blood glucose >200mg/dL) at what point does someone with...

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19 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

The patient that is being evaluated for potential kidney disease should be aware of all of the following trouble signs, except? Puffy eyes Increased thirst Normal urination Fatigue and weakness - Correct Answer: Normal urination Frothy or bloody urine could be a potential trouble sign. In addition to the other 3 options above, other signs could include difficult or painful urination and swollen feet, ankles, abdomen, hands, or face. Which of the following is not a nephr...

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41 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

HIGHFLYER

Certified Dialysis Nurse /Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Exam Bundle

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22 items

cracker

The patient that is being evaluated for potential kidney disease should be aware of all of the following trouble signs, except? Puffy eyes Increased thirst Normal urination Fatigue and weakness - Answer Correct Answer: Normal urination Frothy or bloody urine could be a potential trouble sign. In addition to the other 3 options above, other signs could include difficult or painful urination and swollen feet, ankles, abdomen, hands, or face. Which of the following is no...

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40 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker

cdn practice questions #2 correctly solved 100%

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21 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

EvaTee