VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
●● Convection.
Answer: Solutes (particles) that are DRAGGED across a semipermeable
membrane
●● Osmosis.
Answer: fluid that moves from an area of low concentration to high
concentration (Low to High)
●● Diffusion.
Answer: fluid that moves from an area of high concentration to low
concentration (Hight to Low)
●● What are the Kidneys excretory functions?.
Answer: To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and
nutrient balance
●● How do we replace normal excretory kidney functions?.
Answer: By using acid concentrate to help normalize electrolytes &
ultrafiltration to provide fluid balance.
, ●● What is the function of the acid concentrate?.
Answer: Provides the concentration gradient for diffusion and helps
normalize electrolytes
●● What is the function of bicarbonate in the dialysate solution?.
Answer: Buffers the acid concentrate
●● What is the function of bicarbonate when it diffuses into the patient's
blood?.
Answer: Normalizes the body's pH
●● What are the signs & symptoms of Hyperkalemia?.
Answer: Sign: > 6.5mEq; Symptoms: muscle weakness, abnormal heart
rhythm, & possible cardiac arrest
●● What are the signs & symptoms of Hypokalemia?.
Answer: Sign: < 3.5mEw; Symptoms: Fatigue, muscle weakness,
paralysis, & respiratory failure
●● Normal blood pH range is?.
Answer: 7.35 - 7.45