FRESENIUS PCT NEW HIRE EXAM| ANSWERED 100% CORRECTLY| NEW 2026

FRESENIUS PCT NEW HIRE EXAM| ANSWERED 100% CORRECTLY| NEW 2026 What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system in order of urine flow? (2) Kidneys, (2) ureters, (1) bladder, (1) urethra. Which of the functions of healthy kidneys are replaced by dialysis? Removal of waste products, and Regulation of fluid balance What is the function of renin? Renin is a hormone produced by the kidneys with important effects on the regulation of blood pressure, and on sodium and potassium balance Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells (RBSc). Why must the kidney activate Vitamin D? The kidney converts Vitamin D to Calcitriol, its activated form. This activated form of Vitamin D helps to maintain good bone health by helping absorb calcium from foods eaten What causes renal osteodystrophy (bone disease)? No longer produce calcitriol - the active form of Vitamin D o Inadequate or lacking calcitriol causes demineralization of the bone - bone begins to break down to release the calcium needed for body functioning No longer excrete excess phosphorus (PO4) o Phosphorus is found in most foods and beverages o Increased PO4 levels cause further calcium bone loss What are the body fluid compartments? Intracellular-inside the cells • Extracellular-outside the cells • Intravascular-inside the blood vessels • Interstitial-between the cells What is homeostasis? Maintaining a stable internal environment uremia build up of waste What is a semi-permeable membrane?