Free Dialysis Procedures Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

What is the first step in preparing a dialysis machine for treatment?

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Check the machine settings and perform safety checks

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Insert the needles into the patient

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Begin blood pump operation

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Start dialysate flow

Question 2

What is the typical duration of a hemodialysis treatment?

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3 to 5 hours

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1 to 2 hours

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2 to 3 hours

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6 to 8 hours

Question 3

Which parameter is **most critical** to monitor during a dialysis session?

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Blood pressure

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Room temperature

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Water pressure

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Patient weight

Question 4

What is the purpose of the dialyzer in a hemodialysis machine?

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Filters waste and excess fluid from the blood

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Regulates patient blood pressure

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Controls body temperature

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Delivers medications

Question 5

What must be done before disconnecting a patient from dialysis?

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Return the patient's blood and remove needles

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Drain the dialyzer

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Shut down the dialysis machine

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Turn off the water supply

Question 6

What action should be taken if a patient shows signs of hypotension during dialysis?

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Recline the patient and reduce ultrafiltration

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Increase ultrafiltration rate

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Stop the dialysate flow

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Lower the patient's head

Question 7

What does the conductivity of dialysate measure?

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Electrolyte concentration

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Water flow rate

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Electrical output

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Temperature level

Question 8

What is the function of heparin in dialysis?

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Prevent clotting

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Increase dialysate flow

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Lower blood pressure

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Aid in filtration

Question 9

What is a common symptom if air enters the dialysis bloodlines?

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Shortness of breath and chest pain

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Increased urination

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Low-grade fever

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Nausea and vomiting