Nephrology Social Work

Question 1

Role of Social Worker

Answer 1

Counselor
* Educator
* Advocate
* Coach

Question 2

Modality choices for an individual in kidney failure include:

Answer 2

Renal transplant
* Peritoneal dialysis
* Hemodialysis
* Conservative management of care

Question 3

The 5 stages of grief. What are they?

Answer 3

Denial
* Anger
* Bargaining
* Depression
* Acceptance

Question 4

Is there an order to work through the stages of grief?

Answer 4

No right or wrong way, some people get stuck

Question 5

Can someone experience them more than once?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

The Psychosocial Assessment is completed by the social worker:

Answer 6

Initially and Anually

Question 7

What is KDQOL 36?

Answer 7

36 item questionnaires (CMS requirement to be administered annually to all dialysis patients)

Question 8

What is KDQOL used for?

Answer 8

1.It measures physical health, mental health, burden of kidney disease, symptoms/problems, and effects of kidney disease on daily life
2. Social workers compile results and develop plans/interventions with the patient

Question 9

What can nurses and PCTs can do to assist

Answer 9

Actively listen
Acknowledge feelings
Inform Social Worker