Davita Final Review

Abnormalities in calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone and Vitamin D metabolism with soft tissue calcification and bone disease. - answerCKD-MBD (p. 171) These meds are taken with all meals and snacks - answerPhosphate binders S/S of excess sodium intake - answerIncreased thirst & hypertension Eating foods high in_______causes extreme muscle weakness & abnormal heart rhythm - answerPotassium This protein is essential for growth, maintenance, preventing infection and anemia - answerAlbumin Recommended distance between needle tips - answer1.5 inches This best practice prevents the formation of aneurysms & pseudoaneurysms - answerGood needle site rotation The 3 steps in a vascular access assessment - answerLook, Listen, Feel This technique causes bleeding at needle sites during dialysis - answerFlipping or over-manipulating needles This cannulator has at least 6 months of AV access cannulation experience and at least 10 successful cannulations on established fistulae - answerNFACT intermediate cannulator (p. 315)