Ccht study Cards

Question 1

Anemia

Answer 1

A shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.

Question 2

Red blood cells

Answer 2

Carry oxygen

Question 3

White blood cells

Answer 3

Fight disease

Question 4

Hemoglobin ( lavender tube)

Answer 4

Oxygen-carrying protein that gives its blood the red color

Question 5

Hematocrit

Answer 5

Measures the percentage of blood that is made up of red blood cells.

Question 6

How do I know if I have anemia??

Answer 6

fatigue, feeling cold, dizziness, chest pain and trouble focusing .

Question 7

The range for hemoglobin in dialysis patients

Answer 7

10-12 g/DL

Question 8

The range for hematocrit in dialysis patients?

Answer 8

33% to 36%

Question 9

Calcium ( Ca2+)

Answer 9

Is a mineral you need for muscle action and healthy bones.

Question 10

Too much calcium in the blood is called ?

Answer 10

Hypercalcemia

Question 11

Too little calcium in the blood is called ?

Answer 11

Hypocalcemia

Question 12

Symptoms of hypercalcemia

Answer 12

Weak muscles, fatigue, coma, nausea, loss of appetite

Question 13

Symptoms of hypocalcemia

Answer 13

Seizures, numbness, painful muscle spasms, depression.

Question 14

Potassium (K+)

Answer 14

Allows nerves and muscles to work including the heart.

Question 15

Too much potassium is called?

Answer 15

Hyperkalemia

Question 16

Two little potassium is called?

Answer 16

Hypokalemia

Question 17

Symptoms of hypokalemia

Answer 17

Paralyzed, fatigue, muscle weakness

Question 18

Symptoms of hyperkalemia

Answer 18

Cardiac arrest

Question 19

Phosphorus (P)

Answer 19

Is mineral that is vital to energy used in the body.

Question 20

Too much phosphorus is called ?

Answer 20

Hyperphosphatemia

Question 21

Too little phosphorus is called ?

Answer 21

Hypophosphatemia

Question 22

Symptoms of hyperphosphatemia

Answer 22

Itching

Question 23

Symptoms of hypophosphatemia

Answer 23

Muscle weakness, and coma

Question 24

What are some type of Phosphate binder drugs

Answer 24

Tums, Renagel, Renvela, PhosLo, Forsrenol

Question 25

Sodium (Na+)

Answer 25

Is important for your body balance of fluid and water.

Question 26

Too much sodium in the blood is called?

Answer 26

Hypernatremia

Question 27

Too little sodium in the blood is called ?

Answer 27

Hyponatremia

Question 28

Symptoms of hypernatremia

Answer 28

High blood pressure, headaches, confusion

Question 29

Symptoms of hyponatremia

Answer 29

Low blood sugar and hemolysis

Question 30

Ferritin

Answer 30

Measure how much iron is stored in the body.

Question 31

Creatinine

Answer 31

Is a waste product In The blood

Question 32

To sustain like, body fluid must remain in a pH range of

Answer 32

7.35-7.45

Question 33

What is Metabolic acidosis and what happens?

Answer 33

If fluid becomes to acidic, proteins break down and enzymes stop working

Question 34

Symptoms of metabolic acidosis

Answer 34

Patient may feel weak and tired, breathe rapidly, headache and have a racing heartbeat.

Question 35

Stage 1 kidney disease is at what GFR

Answer 35

90 + normal or high

Question 36

Stage 2 kidney disease is at what GFR

Answer 36

60-89 mild decrease

Question 37

Stage 3 of kidney disease is at what GFR

Answer 37

30-59 mild to moderate to severe decrease

Question 38

Stage 4 kidney disease is at what GFR

Answer 38

15-29 severe decrease

Question 39

Stage 5 kidney disease is at what GFR

Answer 39

<15 kidney failure