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The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: Nephron A nephron is made up of: A glomerulus and a tubule The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: Making erythropoietin and the active form of vitamin D The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adult in the United States is: Diabetes Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by: Hyperphosphatemia Why do kidney patients often h...

NB: Answers are highlighted in yellow and appear at the bottom of the choices given. AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for hemodialysis is tested: annually monthly semi-annually quarterly annually A 58-year old patient who is blind comes to treatment accompanied by his wife. Which of these approaches should the dialysis technician use when interacting with the patient? Avoid using phrases that refer to sight, such as "It looks like..." Describe the activities in the immediate envi...

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV c) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity b) needs further rinsing 3.Choose the correct

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV c) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity b) needs further rinsing 3.Choose the correct

You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go home after treatment. You Refer him to the Social Worker While taking the pulse you find that the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the causes of arrhythmia is Elevated potassium level The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will ...

What are the two main types of dialysis? hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis treatment? Prospective payment system bundles What does "Pay for Performance" mean? Clinics that don't meet certain quality standards will have their payments cut What federal body are dialysis clinics required to work with? Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services What are "clinical practice guidelines"? Efforts to improve patient outcomes by...

Peritoneal dialysis 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 require for PD C The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is: A. AVS is entirely within the arm B. AVF is entirely within the arm C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected D. AVF requir...

You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go home after treatment. You Refer him to the Social Worker While taking the pulse you find that the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the causes of arrhythmia is Elevated potassium level The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will ...

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV c) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity b) needs further rinsing 3.Choose the correct

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV c) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine: a) is sterile & bacteria free b) needs further rinsing c) needs more sterilant d) is in conductivity b) needs further rinsing 3.Choose the correct