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Class notes Dialysis technician, Handbook of Dialysis

Kidney position - ANSWER>>Located in retroperitoneal space held by connective tissue and adipose fat tissues. Adrenal Gland - ANSWER>>On top of each kidney, releases Aldosterone --> retains Na+ --> High blood pressure Nephron - ANSWER>>Functional unit of kidney. Each kidney has 1 million of these structures. Think of nephron as a microscopic dialyzer. Each heart beat pumps blood to the kidneys. Nephron composition - ANSWER>>Renal corpuscle: Contains the G...

Core Curriculum of Dialysis Technician Module 1 5th stage of kidney damage 15% function 85% gone *in the 5th stage it needs to be treated Function of dialysis Filters wastes and excess water out of the blood Two main types of dialysis Hemodialysis (HD) Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Stage 4 30% function 70% gone Hemodialysis (HD) An entry into the patient's bloodstream: a vascular acess HD can be done in different ways: - Standard in-center: in a dialysis center 3 times a week for 4...

Dialysis Tech Practice Test | 150 Questions| With Complete Solutions. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: A. AVS is ...

Dialysis Tech - Final Exam Review (Final Exam Review - PSC Spring 2024 Class) Questions & Answers Rated to Score A+ Anticoagulation Prevents clotting of RBC's; heparin is an anticoagulant medication. Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infection but can be caused by toxic agents or medications. Dyspnea Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing. Orthostatic Hypotension Sudden decrease in BP when person changes position. Often occurs when pt stands up after dialys...

Dialysis Technician Final Exam Review Questions & Answers Rated 100% Correct!! What is the ability of a substance to conduct an electrical charge Conductivity Normal what is he used to roots and prime the tubing of extra corporeal circuit to remove Sterilant and air Saline Air is removed from the Instacart Photos circuit before initiating treatment because it may cause what when trapped in the dialyzer Clotting The most likely cause of contamination of extra corporeal circuits or what i...

Dialysis Technician Exam (Core Curriculum for Dialysis Technician) Quizzes & Ans… infection is the second most common cause of death in HD patient Infection can occur when pathogens enter the body through • a break in the skin • a mucous membrane • the lungs 3 main ways disease can spread 1. direct contact 2. indirect contact 3. droplet spread In dialysis clinic pathogens can be spread by patient, bath, visitors, equipment, water, dialysate, and air direct contact with an...

Dialysis Technician Exam Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions. What foods are high in phosphorus Dairy, Meats, Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Beans & Peas, Whole Grains, Chocolate, Colas What foods are high in potassium Avocados, Mangos, Bananas, Orange Juice, Dried Fruit, Cantaloupe, Dried Peas, Beans, Tomato Sauce, & Potatoes What are the two hemodialysis delivery systems? Extracorpeal (blood) & Dialysate During dialysis, ultrfiltration occurs when: Water is removed from blood because...

Core Curriculum of Dialysis Technician Module 1 5th stage of kidney damage 15% function 85% gone *in the 5th stage it needs to be treated Function of dialysis Filters wastes and excess water out of the blood Two main types of dialysis Hemodialysis (HD) Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Stage 4 30% function 70% gone Hemodialysis (HD) An entry into the patient's bloodstream: a vascular acess HD can be done in different ways: - Standard in-center: in a dialysis center 3 times a week for 4...

Dialysis Tech Practice Test | 150 Questions| With Complete Solutions. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: A. AVS is ...