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When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? - ANSWER hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-rena...
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Add to cartWhen dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? - ANSWER hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-rena...
Ultrafiltration - ANSWER Forcing fluids across semipermeable membrane via hydrostatic pressure Convection - ANSWER Fluid and solutes being moved through spm during ultrafiltration Diffusion - ANSWER solutes moving from high concentration to low concentration Osmosis - ANSWER Diffusion of wa...
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Add to cartUltrafiltration - ANSWER Forcing fluids across semipermeable membrane via hydrostatic pressure Convection - ANSWER Fluid and solutes being moved through spm during ultrafiltration Diffusion - ANSWER solutes moving from high concentration to low concentration Osmosis - ANSWER Diffusion of wa...
What factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula - ANSWER Shortened treatment tkme Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANSWER Inadequate protein intake Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding - ANSWER BP systolic greater than 140 or le...
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Add to cartWhat factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula - ANSWER Shortened treatment tkme Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANSWER Inadequate protein intake Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding - ANSWER BP systolic greater than 140 or le...
Most adults with a healthy immune system recover completely from hep B while the majority of dialysis patients with HBV develop chronic liver disease - ANSWER True A false-positive HBsAg reading may occur when the patient's blood sample is drawn shortly after the hep B vaccine is given - ANSWE...
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Add to cartMost adults with a healthy immune system recover completely from hep B while the majority of dialysis patients with HBV develop chronic liver disease - ANSWER True A false-positive HBsAg reading may occur when the patient's blood sample is drawn shortly after the hep B vaccine is given - ANSWE...
List the four transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis - ANSWER Ultrafiltration Convection Diffusion Osmosis Explain ultrafiltration in hemodialysis - ANSWER Fluid is pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM). Think: wringing out a wet rag. Explain convection in hemodialy...
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Add to cartList the four transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis - ANSWER Ultrafiltration Convection Diffusion Osmosis Explain ultrafiltration in hemodialysis - ANSWER Fluid is pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM). Think: wringing out a wet rag. Explain convection in hemodialy...
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a good answer? - ANSWER I do not know the answer but I will find out Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - ANSWER Is important to identify possible problems during data collection and assessment The dial...
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Add to cartA surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a good answer? - ANSWER I do not know the answer but I will find out Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - ANSWER Is important to identify possible problems during data collection and assessment The dial...
Ultrafiltration (UF): - ANSWER Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM) membrane Convection: - ANSWER Solutes dragged across SPM along with fluid Hyperkalemia: - ANSWER > 6.5 mEq Symptoms: extreme muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, and possible cardiac arrest Hypokalemi...
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Add to cartUltrafiltration (UF): - ANSWER Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM) membrane Convection: - ANSWER Solutes dragged across SPM along with fluid Hyperkalemia: - ANSWER > 6.5 mEq Symptoms: extreme muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythm, and possible cardiac arrest Hypokalemi...
The 4 indicators of nutrition status - ANSWER 1) Albumin >/= 4.0 (protein) 2) Stable, desirable target weight 3) Adequate fat stores and muscle mass 4) Appropriate appetite and intake Importance of protein - ANSWER Protein is essential for growth, maintenance, preventing infection and anemi...
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Add to cartThe 4 indicators of nutrition status - ANSWER 1) Albumin >/= 4.0 (protein) 2) Stable, desirable target weight 3) Adequate fat stores and muscle mass 4) Appropriate appetite and intake Importance of protein - ANSWER Protein is essential for growth, maintenance, preventing infection and anemi...
1. The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: a. Calyx b. Cortex c. Medulla d. Nephron - ANSWER d 2. The leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the United States: a. Diabetes b. Glomerulonephritis c. Hypertension d. Urinary...
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Add to cart1. The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: a. Calyx b. Cortex c. Medulla d. Nephron - ANSWER d 2. The leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the United States: a. Diabetes b. Glomerulonephritis c. Hypertension d. Urinary...
Number 1 & 2 cause of (CKD) chronic kidney diease - ANSWER 1- diabetes 2-hypertension In (AKI) acute kidney injury it is better to keep patients? - ANSWER too wet, rather than too dry with fluid removal goals 3 sub-groups of ckd? - ANSWER 1-pre-renal-interferes w/ BF to the kidneys, causes-inj...
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Add to cartNumber 1 & 2 cause of (CKD) chronic kidney diease - ANSWER 1- diabetes 2-hypertension In (AKI) acute kidney injury it is better to keep patients? - ANSWER too wet, rather than too dry with fluid removal goals 3 sub-groups of ckd? - ANSWER 1-pre-renal-interferes w/ BF to the kidneys, causes-inj...
What are the 3 meds PCTs can administer per DaVita P&P? - ANSWER Saline, Heparin, Lidocaine What are the 6 items included in documenting administered medications - ANSWER Time and date, route of administration, reason for giving, medication dosage, reason for administering, patient response At...
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Add to cartWhat are the 3 meds PCTs can administer per DaVita P&P? - ANSWER Saline, Heparin, Lidocaine What are the 6 items included in documenting administered medications - ANSWER Time and date, route of administration, reason for giving, medication dosage, reason for administering, patient response At...
Intra-renal causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANSWER Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs, acute glomerulus Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - ANSWER Is important to figure about possible problems during data collection and assessment A patient with acute kidney injury (AK...
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Add to cartIntra-renal causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - ANSWER Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs, acute glomerulus Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - ANSWER Is important to figure about possible problems during data collection and assessment A patient with acute kidney injury (AK...
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWER bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - ANSWER blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely re...
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Add to cartWater and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWER bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - ANSWER blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely re...
Ultrafiltration is defined as: - ANSWER Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - ANSWER Hypovole...
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Add to cartUltrafiltration is defined as: - ANSWER Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - ANSWER Hypovole...
The reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology nursing key concepts: (6) - ANSWER -care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar circumstances -actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions to avoid doing -nep...
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Add to cartThe reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology nursing key concepts: (6) - ANSWER -care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar circumstances -actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions to avoid doing -nep...
What is the minimal acceptable value for Total Chlorine? - ANSWER <0.1ppm What do you do if the first chlorine check is positive? - ANSWER Check the Secondary port Notify Biomed, Charge Nurse, FA Re-Check every 30 mins If port is (-) every 30 mins it is still safe to dialysate Acceptable...
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Add to cartWhat is the minimal acceptable value for Total Chlorine? - ANSWER <0.1ppm What do you do if the first chlorine check is positive? - ANSWER Check the Secondary port Notify Biomed, Charge Nurse, FA Re-Check every 30 mins If port is (-) every 30 mins it is still safe to dialysate Acceptable...
acceptable result for residual bleach - ANSWER < 0.5 ppm Acceptable result for chlorine/chloramine testing - ANSWER < or equal to 0.1 mg/L acceptable hardness test result - ANSWER < 1 grain/gallon final dialysate conductivity - ANSWER 13-15.5 mS
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Add to cartacceptable result for residual bleach - ANSWER < 0.5 ppm Acceptable result for chlorine/chloramine testing - ANSWER < or equal to 0.1 mg/L acceptable hardness test result - ANSWER < 1 grain/gallon final dialysate conductivity - ANSWER 13-15.5 mS
You are assisting a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand. Such a casual contact - ANSWER Does not require gloves but you must preform hand hygiene afterwards. What should be done to the heparin infusion line if a patient does not have hourly heprain prescribed? - ANSWER...
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Add to cartYou are assisting a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand. Such a casual contact - ANSWER Does not require gloves but you must preform hand hygiene afterwards. What should be done to the heparin infusion line if a patient does not have hourly heprain prescribed? - ANSWER...
Chlorine/Chloramine testing: - ANSWER When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - ANSWER - Term i...
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Add to cartChlorine/Chloramine testing: - ANSWER When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - ANSWER - Term i...
Cardiac Arrest: - ANSWER Definition: Cessation of heart beat. Signs/Symptoms: Absence of pulse, lack of respiration, unresponsiveness Interventions:Assess ABC's, get help, CPR, return blood, keep access open, call EMS, maintain patency of needles or CVC ports with NS Angina - ANSWER Defi...
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Add to cartCardiac Arrest: - ANSWER Definition: Cessation of heart beat. Signs/Symptoms: Absence of pulse, lack of respiration, unresponsiveness Interventions:Assess ABC's, get help, CPR, return blood, keep access open, call EMS, maintain patency of needles or CVC ports with NS Angina - ANSWER Defi...
What does DQI stand for? - ANSWER DaVita Quality Index What is the purpose of DQI? - ANSWER It is a score/report *Create a focus on patient outcomes that will affect patient health* How do current outcomes affect our patients? example: peritonitis trends going up, implementing monthly infecti...
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Add to cartWhat does DQI stand for? - ANSWER DaVita Quality Index What is the purpose of DQI? - ANSWER It is a score/report *Create a focus on patient outcomes that will affect patient health* How do current outcomes affect our patients? example: peritonitis trends going up, implementing monthly infecti...
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient: - ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is associated with an increased mortality rate When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - ANSWER It leads to an increase in thirst and larger flu...
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Add to cartAttempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient: - ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is associated with an increased mortality rate When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - ANSWER It leads to an increase in thirst and larger flu...
The four indicators of optimal nutrition status - ANSWER 1. Albumin greater than or equal to 4 2. Stable target weight 3. Adequate fat stores 4. Appropriate appetite and intake Importance of protein - ANSWER - maintains health - helps fight infection - prevents anemia - builds/maintains mus...
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Add to cartThe four indicators of optimal nutrition status - ANSWER 1. Albumin greater than or equal to 4 2. Stable target weight 3. Adequate fat stores 4. Appropriate appetite and intake Importance of protein - ANSWER - maintains health - helps fight infection - prevents anemia - builds/maintains mus...
Renin and Erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamins D: Are these Excretory or Endocrine functions of the kidney? - ANSWER Endocrine LVH leads to - ANSWER - Intradialytic hypotention - Ischemic heart disease - Arrhythmias - Myocardial infarction - Sudden death
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Add to cartRenin and Erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamins D: Are these Excretory or Endocrine functions of the kidney? - ANSWER Endocrine LVH leads to - ANSWER - Intradialytic hypotention - Ischemic heart disease - Arrhythmias - Myocardial infarction - Sudden death
Your patient complaints of dry itchy skin. You would advise her to - ANSWER Use hyper-fatted soaps and lotions If a patient presents with dialysis associated pericarditis, treatment ordered by the physician will likely include more frequent dialysis and - ANSWER Heparin restriction to prevent ble...
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Add to cartYour patient complaints of dry itchy skin. You would advise her to - ANSWER Use hyper-fatted soaps and lotions If a patient presents with dialysis associated pericarditis, treatment ordered by the physician will likely include more frequent dialysis and - ANSWER Heparin restriction to prevent ble...
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