Exam 2 - Dialysis

Question 1

“AEIOU” means what?

Answer 1

A - Acid-base abnormalities (acute metabolic acidosis)
E - Electrolyte imbalance (i.e. K, Mg)
I - Intoxications (i.e. ASA, Lithium, Methanol, Ethylene glycol)
O - Fluid overload ( unresponsive to diuretic therapy)
U - Uremia (encephalopathy, neuropathy)

Question 2

What is the “AEIOU” acronym used to determine?

Answer 2

Used by clinicians to choose to use renal replacement therapy in a patient

Question 3

What is a common acid-base disturbance that would justify renal replacement therapy in CKD?

Answer 3

Acute metabolic acidosis

Question 4

What are some common electrolyte imbalances in CKD pts that justify renal replacement therapy?

Answer 4

K

Mg

Question 5

What are some common intoxications in CKD pts that justify renal replacement therapy?

Answer 5

ASA
Lithium
Methanol
Ethylene glycol

Question 6

What are some considerations for renal replacement therapy?

Answer 6

• Acid-base disturbances
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Intoxications (from medications for instance)
• fluid Overload
• Uremia

Question 7

Name the two types of dialysis.

Answer 7

1) Peritoneal dialysis

2) Hemodialysis

Question 8

What does QD stand for?

Answer 8

Dialysate flow

Question 9

What does QB stand for?

Answer 9

Bloodflow

Question 10

What does a fistula do?

Answer 10

It joins an artery to a vein in the arm