Dialysis

Question 1

Explain the 4 transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis

Answer 1

Ultrafiltration / Convection / Diffusion / Osmosis

Question 2

What are the 3 kidney excretory functions

Answer 2

Provide nutrient and fluid balance
Normalize PH
Remove waste

Question 3

How do we replace normal excretory function

Answer 3

Ultrafiltration

Normalizing electrolytes and providing fluid balance

Question 4

Hyperkalenia occurs at what milliequivalent

Answer 4

> 6.5 mEq

Question 5

Hypokalemia occurs at what milliequivalent

Answer 5

< 3.5 mEq

Question 6

Normal Blood PH

Answer 6

7.35 - 7.45

Question 7

What are the kidneys Endocrine function?

Answer 7

Production of renin / active vitamin D (calcitriol) / erythropoietin

Question 8

How do we replace endocrine functions

Answer 8

Medication

Question 9

How much kidney function is replaced by dialysis

Answer 9

15%

Question 10

What is the 3 most common causes of CKD

Answer 10

Diabetes
Hypertension
Polycystic Kidney Disease

Question 11

Signs and Symptoms of fluid imbalance

Answer 11

Hypertension
Edema
Shortness of breath

Question 12

Why is sodium balance important

Answer 12

Volume expansion
Increased CO
Peripheral vascular resistance
Increased BP

Question 13

Hypertension leads to

Answer 13

Left ventricular hypertrophy

Question 14

What is included in LVH (Left ventricular hypertrophy) treatment

Answer 14

Decrease or stop heparin

Give more frequent dialysis