CCHT Patient and Family Education 3

Question 1

Which sign or symptom should a patient be taught to report immediately to their dialysis care team?

Accepted Answer

Rapid weight gain of 3 or more pounds overnight

Answer

Mild fatigue after treatment

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Slightly reduced appetite

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Mild muscle cramps during dialysis

Question 2

When teaching a patient about medications, why should ESRD patients avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

They can further reduce residual kidney function

Answer

They cause excessive bleeding

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They interfere with dialysis efficacy

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They cause hyperkalemia directly

Question 3

A patient wants to travel internationally. What education should the dialysis technician provide?

Accepted Answer

Arrange dialysis treatments at a certified center at the destination before traveling

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International travel is not possible for dialysis patients

Answer

Carry extra dialysis supplies to do home dialysis anywhere

Answer

Dialysis can be safely skipped for up to one week while traveling

Question 4

What is the best way to explain the concept of dry weight to a new dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

The target weight after all excess fluid is removed during dialysis

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The weight you had before kidney disease began

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The weight when you are dehydrated

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The weight without clothing and shoes

Question 5

Which of the following is an important teaching point about exercising with an AVF or AVG?

Accepted Answer

Light to moderate exercise is encouraged but avoid contact sports

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Avoid all upper body exercise permanently

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Swimming is prohibited due to infection risk at the access site

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The access arm should be completely immobilized

Question 6

Why is it important to teach dialysis patients about medication timing relative to their dialysis sessions?

Accepted Answer

Some medications are dialyzable and may need dose adjustments or post-dialysis dosing

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All medications must be taken only on non-dialysis days

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Medications interfere with dialysis membranes and must be avoided

Answer

Only herbal medications need timing adjustments