DaVita PCT Clinical Exam | Q&A Latest 2024/2025 | 100% PASS

DaVita PCT Clinical Exam | Q&A Latest 2024/2025 | 100% PASS diffusion - Answer -movement of dissolved PARTICLES across a semipermeable membrane from the side of HIGHER concentration TO side of LOWER concentration (across concentration gradient). at equilibrium, no net transport takes place & dialysis fluid needs to be exchanged. ultrafiltration - Answer -removes water from the blood by PUSHING it across the semipermeable membrane from the blood side within the dialyzer's hollow fibers to the dialysate side; pressure is added to the dialyzer to get the fluid out. TMP - Answer -transmembrane pressure; pressure in dialyzer. (+ TMP can show a clot). osmosis - Answer -movement of WATER across a semipermeable membrane from the side of LOWER solute concentration to the side with the HIGHER solute concentration, until equilibrium is reached. osmotic pressure gradients drive ultrafiltration. when drawing the post-BUN sample at the completion of the treatment... - Answer -1) turn off