A silicone tube surgical implanted, usually in extremity. One vessel tip is implanted into the vein: the other opposite tip is implanted into an artery
What is a AV shunt
100
3.5---5.5meq/L blood serum levels
What is a normal serum level range of Potassium
100
A vegetable high in potassium that resident with end stage kidney should avoid
What is a potato
100
Two medications that should not be offered to a dialysis resident
What is Milk of magnesia and fleet enema
100
A vibration felt with your finger tips when
the nurse assesses for a patent shunt
What is a thrill
200
A catheter inserted in the arm or chest through the skin into a large vein. The catheter is threaded through this vein until it reaches a large vein near the heart.
What is a central line
200
8.4-10.2mg/dl serum blood levels
What is a normal serum level range of calcium
200
A fruit high in potassium that residents with end stage kidney disease should avoid
What is a Banana
200
Type of Supplements/Vitamins that should not be given before dialysis
What are water-soluble vitamins
200
A sound created when blood flows through a
narrow space.
What is a bruit
300
This condition is caused by :
Excess PTH( parathyroid hormone) due to hypophosphatemia and low levels of calcium
What is renal bone disease
300
An important electrolyte needed for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function
What is Magnesium
300
2000ml of fluids or more daily
What is the recommended fluid intake for healthy non-dialysis resident
300
3 Medications that helps prevent people with kidney disease from retaining too much phosphate
What is Phoslo, Tums, Renvela or Renagel
300
A normal weight without any extra fluid in your body
What is dry weight
400
A process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally . It often involves fluid removal
What is hemodialysis
400
Hemoglobin A1c of 10%
What is a up normal high hemoglobin A1c
400
lean meat, poultry, fish and egg whites
What are healthy protein sources for a dialysis resident
400
It is an artificial hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce Red blood cells. Given to residents who are anemic.
What is Epogen
400
Swelling , discomfort, high blood pressure
and shortness of breath
What are s/s of fluid overload
500
fluid weight gain at or below 1 kilogram (kg) (2.2 pounds)
What is the max recommended daily water gain between dialysis days
500
3- 5.5mg/dl blood serum
level
What is a normal serum level range of phosphorus
500
A competent resident refuses to comply with his/her dietary recommendation
What is a resident exercising his/her rights
500
For this common condition often Meclizine is prescribed to dialysis residents
What is hypotension
500
Hypotension, nausea, itchy skin ,and restless leg syndrome