Acute HD theory final exam
** A patient's protein status is affected by nutritional and non-nutritional factors. What can
you do to prevent a drop in your patients' albumin? - correct answer-Prevent healthcare
associated infections (HAIS)
1. Fluid overload and hypertension lead to left ventricular hypertrophy. This means - correct
answer-Hypotensive episodes are more likely to occur during the dialysis treatment
1. What is your main priority when returning a patient's blood with the hand crank during a
power outage? - correct answer-You must be vigilant in watching for air in the blood lines
1. Your patient complains of ringing in the ears, being nauseated and having cold clammy
skin. The most likely cause is - correct answer-©Hypotension
A patient presents with an elevated temperature after the initiation of dialysis. This is most
likely due to - correct answer-A pyrogenic reaction
Behavior change is best elicited through - correct answer-Understanding the patient's
motivations and providing support
Chronic kidney disease can have its origin pre-renal, intra-renal, or post renal. Which of the
following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD - correct answer-Hypertension
Contact transmission is the most important route through which infections are spread.
Contact transmission is defined as - correct answer-Transmission of microorganisms through
healthcare workers hands
During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood - correct
answer-Helps normalize body pH
Foods high in phosphorus include (mark all that apply): - correct answer-a.) Chocolate b.)
Dark pop/soda c. Milk products d.) Legumes
Home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment: - correct answer-Offers a more flexible
schedule
If a patient had an adverse reaction within the first couple of minutes after treatment
initiation, yet no pre-treatment data had been entered into the computer, - correct
answer-There is no proof that pre-treatment safety checks were completed or that the
patient had been properly assessed
If a patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient
care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? -
correct answer-Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can
further damage the kidneys
** A patient's protein status is affected by nutritional and non-nutritional factors. What can
you do to prevent a drop in your patients' albumin? - correct answer-Prevent healthcare
associated infections (HAIS)
1. Fluid overload and hypertension lead to left ventricular hypertrophy. This means - correct
answer-Hypotensive episodes are more likely to occur during the dialysis treatment
1. What is your main priority when returning a patient's blood with the hand crank during a
power outage? - correct answer-You must be vigilant in watching for air in the blood lines
1. Your patient complains of ringing in the ears, being nauseated and having cold clammy
skin. The most likely cause is - correct answer-©Hypotension
A patient presents with an elevated temperature after the initiation of dialysis. This is most
likely due to - correct answer-A pyrogenic reaction
Behavior change is best elicited through - correct answer-Understanding the patient's
motivations and providing support
Chronic kidney disease can have its origin pre-renal, intra-renal, or post renal. Which of the
following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD - correct answer-Hypertension
Contact transmission is the most important route through which infections are spread.
Contact transmission is defined as - correct answer-Transmission of microorganisms through
healthcare workers hands
During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood - correct
answer-Helps normalize body pH
Foods high in phosphorus include (mark all that apply): - correct answer-a.) Chocolate b.)
Dark pop/soda c. Milk products d.) Legumes
Home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment: - correct answer-Offers a more flexible
schedule
If a patient had an adverse reaction within the first couple of minutes after treatment
initiation, yet no pre-treatment data had been entered into the computer, - correct
answer-There is no proof that pre-treatment safety checks were completed or that the
patient had been properly assessed
If a patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient
care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? -
correct answer-Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can
further damage the kidneys
