Renal & Urinary

Question 1

This type of dialysis:
-shunts blood from the body through a dialyzer and back into circulation
-requires vascular access
-is started when manifestations of uremia become severe

Answer 1

Hemodialysis

Question 2

This type of dialysis is indicated for clients who:

Are unable to tolerate anticoagulation.
Have difficulty with vascular access.
Have chronic infections or are unstable.
Have chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus, heart failure, severe hypertension).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Answer 2

Peritoneal Dialysis

Question 3

Nephrosclerosis

Answer 3

Hardening of renal arteries, most often due to prolonged HTN and diabetes. Major cause of CKD.

Question 4

This organ leads to insensible fluid loss of 300mL every day

Answer 4

Lungs

Question 5

This organ leads to insensible fluid loss of 500mL every day

Answer 5

Skin