Description
Fill in the blanks: An organ transplant is a ________ procedure.
Surgical
Why is a temporary liver transplant considered safe?
Liver will regrow back, and donor will not be much affected.
What results in long and short term risks for organ transplants?
Surgical procedures, organ functions, and/or psychological problems.
Why are organ transplants done?
If an organ is not working anymore, and all other methods of treatment have failed.
Name 3 benefits of live organ transplants.
Any three are correct: Quality of life, increased life span, shorter waiting time, better results, and immediate organ functions.
In a kidney transplant, what are the potential risks?
Risk of infection, internal bleeding, and structural damage to your body.
Name three organs in which organ transplants are commonly done.
Any three are correct: Kidneys, liver, heart, pancreas, lung, and small intestine.
About how many people are on the national transplant waiting list?
About 114,000 people.
Name two risks posed to the organ receiver after getting an organ transplant.
Any two are correct: Organ rejection, PTLD, organ failure, bodily changes, and waitlist times.
Name the three methods of transplanting organs.
Autograft, isograft (or allotransplant), and xenotransplant.
Name three side effects of dialysis.
Any three are correct: Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, muscle cramping, and itchy skin.
What does Grade 4 PTLD lead to?
Uncontrolled cell growth, tumor formation, affecting multiple organs at the same time.