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Fresenius Hemodialysis Study Guide
Fresenius Hemodialysis Study Guide
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Fresenius Hemodialysis Study GuideThree pieces of personal protective equipment that are mandatory for use in
the patient care area are: Correct Ans - Gown, gloves, face shield
The function of Erythropoietin is Correct Ans - Stimulate production
of RBC's, tells bone marrow to make RBC's
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by Correct Ans - most
commonly a viral infection
Max Chlorine level in H2O room Correct Ans - 0.09 ppm
Albumin is Correct Ans - a protein that helps fight infections and aids
in healing and tissue formation. Gets fluid back into the blood, an osmotic
agent.
HD patient range for Albumin Correct Ans - ≥ 4.0
Potassium is Correct Ans - an electrolyte that regulates cardiac action
HD patient range for Potassium Correct Ans - 3.5-6.0
Hemoglobin is Correct Ans - what carries oxygen and iron from the
lungs to vital organs
HD patient range for Hemoglobin Correct Ans - 10-11
Phosphorus is Correct Ans - what keeps bones and heart healthy if in
balance, has an inverse relationship with Ca
HD patient range for Phosphorus Correct Ans - 3-5.5
spKT/V is Correct Ans - what tells if the patient is receiving adequate
dialysis, clearance times time of tx in minutes divided by volume in (L) of urea
distribution
HD patient range for spKT/V Correct Ans - ≥1.4
, iPTH is Correct Ans - what balances Ca and Phos, elevated Phos
causes elevated PTH, leads to bone and heart damage
HD patient range for iPTH Correct Ans - 150-600
Calcium (corrected) is Correct Ans - a mineral that keeps bones and
muscles healthy
HD patient range for Calcium (corrected) Correct Ans - 200-300
Hep B may be transmitted in a dialysis unit because it is transmitted via
Correct Ans - blood
There are specific procedures to control the spread of Hepatitis in the dialysis
unit. What are they? Correct Ans - PPE use, hand washing,
decontamination, disposal of supplies
The four organs of the urinary tract are Correct Ans - Kidney, ureter,
bladder, urethra (this is the flow path order as well)
Osmosis is Correct Ans - Movement of FLUID through a semi-
permeable membrane from and area of LOW SOLUTE to an area of HIGH
SOLUTE concentration
Machines and chairs are cleaned with ____________ routinely. Correct Ans -
bleach 1:100
1:10 bleach solution is used for spills of blood greater than Correct Ans -
10 mL
The dialysate should be checked for what 3 things prior to starting each
treatment? Correct Ans - pH, conductivity and temperature
The kidneys inability to secrete what is the primary reason dialysis patients
are anemic? Correct Ans - Erythropoeitin
Water softener exchanges _____________ and _____________ for sodium by
_________________. Correct Ans - Calcium, magnesium, ion exchange
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