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Answers.
Why is it important to know what caused your patient's CRF? correct answers Can be
secondary to underlying disease
What are signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance? correct answers Edema, hypertension,
pulmonary edema
What does hypertension lead to? correct answers Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Why is sodium balance important? correct answers HyperNatremia- High BP, fluid overload
HypoNatremia- Low BP
What are signs and symptoms of hyperKalemia? correct answers Muscle weakness, abnormal
heart rhythm and numbness & Tingling and widening of EKG
What are signs and symptoms of hypoKalemia? correct answers Dysrhythmias, fatigue,
muscle weakness, paralysis and respiratory failure
Why are patients anemic? correct answers Lack of erythropoietin: hormones excreted by
kidney
How can you prevent blood loss? correct answers Return all blood from lines, access
complication and watch signs of bleeding and clotting
What is pericarditis? correct answers Inflammation of heart
What would you advise for a patient who complains of dry, itchy skin? correct answers
Lotion, rubi skin, take phosphate binders
What is Peripheral neuropathy correct answers Weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve
damage, usually in hands and feet
What are the four key elements affected in CKD-MBD? correct answers Calcium,
phosphorus, calcitrol and parathyroid hormone
What are symptoms of CKD-MBD in addition to bone disease? correct answers Severe
itching, LVH, muscle weakness, bone pain and tendon ruptured
What is your role in CKD-MBD? correct answers Encourage patient to take part in
healthcare, report issues and medication and give hectorol
What is ultrafiltration? correct answers Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of
hydrostatic pressure (Fluid)
What is convection? correct answers Solute started across semipermeable membrane along
with fluid
, What is osmosis? correct answers Fluid moves from lower solute concentration to higher
solute concentration
What is diffusion? correct answers The movement of particles from an area of high
concentration to an area of low concentration.
What are kidneys excretory functions? correct answers Fluid balance, electrolyte balance,
waste removal and acid-base balance
What are the kidneys endocrine functions? correct answers Excreting renin, erythropoiesis,
calcitrate, activation of Vitamin D
What the function of the acid concentrate? correct answers Helps balance electrolytes and
glucose
What is the function of bicarbonate? correct answers Provides the concentration gradient for
diffusion. Buffers the acid to normal. Removal or replacement of electrolytes
Why do we document in the medical record? correct answers Provides data continuity, proof
the care was rendered and permanent legal record
What does SMART stand for? correct answers Simple, meaningful, actual, read, teach
What are the five W's to be used when completing an AOR? correct answers Who, what,
where, what and where
What are three things you should not include in an AOR? correct answers Personal opinions,
diagnosis/speculations d vendettas
What is an underlying assumptions of self-management? correct answers People who
understand and take control of their condition will be healthier and happier
What is the basic principle of self management? correct answers Dealing with the
consequences of illness
What is he define of health literacy? correct answers The degree to which individuals have
the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed
to make appropriate health decision
What are ways healthcare professional to contribute to a patient low health literacy? correct
answers Let the patient in the driver seat; let them control the conversation
What is the teach back method? correct answers Ask patient what you taught them
What might be a sign that a patient cannot read very well? correct answers Giving excuses
such as "I forgot my glasses" and "I'll read it when I get home"
What are the educational tips for visual learners? correct answers Quiet surrounding, note
taking, draw pictures and eye contact
Answers.
Why is it important to know what caused your patient's CRF? correct answers Can be
secondary to underlying disease
What are signs and symptoms of fluid imbalance? correct answers Edema, hypertension,
pulmonary edema
What does hypertension lead to? correct answers Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Why is sodium balance important? correct answers HyperNatremia- High BP, fluid overload
HypoNatremia- Low BP
What are signs and symptoms of hyperKalemia? correct answers Muscle weakness, abnormal
heart rhythm and numbness & Tingling and widening of EKG
What are signs and symptoms of hypoKalemia? correct answers Dysrhythmias, fatigue,
muscle weakness, paralysis and respiratory failure
Why are patients anemic? correct answers Lack of erythropoietin: hormones excreted by
kidney
How can you prevent blood loss? correct answers Return all blood from lines, access
complication and watch signs of bleeding and clotting
What is pericarditis? correct answers Inflammation of heart
What would you advise for a patient who complains of dry, itchy skin? correct answers
Lotion, rubi skin, take phosphate binders
What is Peripheral neuropathy correct answers Weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve
damage, usually in hands and feet
What are the four key elements affected in CKD-MBD? correct answers Calcium,
phosphorus, calcitrol and parathyroid hormone
What are symptoms of CKD-MBD in addition to bone disease? correct answers Severe
itching, LVH, muscle weakness, bone pain and tendon ruptured
What is your role in CKD-MBD? correct answers Encourage patient to take part in
healthcare, report issues and medication and give hectorol
What is ultrafiltration? correct answers Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of
hydrostatic pressure (Fluid)
What is convection? correct answers Solute started across semipermeable membrane along
with fluid
, What is osmosis? correct answers Fluid moves from lower solute concentration to higher
solute concentration
What is diffusion? correct answers The movement of particles from an area of high
concentration to an area of low concentration.
What are kidneys excretory functions? correct answers Fluid balance, electrolyte balance,
waste removal and acid-base balance
What are the kidneys endocrine functions? correct answers Excreting renin, erythropoiesis,
calcitrate, activation of Vitamin D
What the function of the acid concentrate? correct answers Helps balance electrolytes and
glucose
What is the function of bicarbonate? correct answers Provides the concentration gradient for
diffusion. Buffers the acid to normal. Removal or replacement of electrolytes
Why do we document in the medical record? correct answers Provides data continuity, proof
the care was rendered and permanent legal record
What does SMART stand for? correct answers Simple, meaningful, actual, read, teach
What are the five W's to be used when completing an AOR? correct answers Who, what,
where, what and where
What are three things you should not include in an AOR? correct answers Personal opinions,
diagnosis/speculations d vendettas
What is an underlying assumptions of self-management? correct answers People who
understand and take control of their condition will be healthier and happier
What is the basic principle of self management? correct answers Dealing with the
consequences of illness
What is he define of health literacy? correct answers The degree to which individuals have
the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed
to make appropriate health decision
What are ways healthcare professional to contribute to a patient low health literacy? correct
answers Let the patient in the driver seat; let them control the conversation
What is the teach back method? correct answers Ask patient what you taught them
What might be a sign that a patient cannot read very well? correct answers Giving excuses
such as "I forgot my glasses" and "I'll read it when I get home"
What are the educational tips for visual learners? correct answers Quiet surrounding, note
taking, draw pictures and eye contact
