A patient is admitted for routine dialysis and complains of diarrhea It is important to report this to the nurse. Which of the following treatment modifications may be needed?
Which of the following are symptoms of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome?
The total pressure in the blood circuit is a result of all of the following EXCEPT the
Isolated ultrafiltration (UF) is BEST described as
The patency of a subclavian catheter is usually maintained after dialysis by
Kt/V and urea reduction rate (URR) values have been abnormally high when drawn by a certian individual. What might be the cause?
Undissolved particles such as mud and sand are removed in the water treatment system by
According to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), when performing a culture, water used for the hemodialysis machine should NOT exceed an action level of
All of the following are likely contributing factors to frequent clotting of dialyzers on a machine EXCEPT
The anemia associated with renal failure is an ongoing complication for many patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Which of the following statements identifies a technician's MOST appropriate action for minimizing the anemia during dialysis?
