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Theory & Principles
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Equipment
Infection Control
100

 Necessary for muscle activity____________

What is potassium. (K+)

100

Hemodialysis is a procedure that accomplishes two main functions for the patient. They are separate and distinct.

What is ultrafiltration (fluid removal) and cleansing of blood from toxins (urea, creatnine, high electrolyte levels).

100
The functioning unit of the kidney.
What is the nephron.
100
The name of the machine used in our local area clinics.
What is Fresenius K and Fresenius K2.
100
This is the most important action you can take to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing.
200

Assists with blood clotting

What is Platelets

200

A mixture of a solvent and a solute.

What is a solution.

200
When a patient eats too much phosphorus-high foods, this occurs.
What is hyperphosphatemia.
200
The term "extracorporeal circuit" refers to those things outside of the body and machine, but mainly it refers to the _______________.
What is bloodlines.
200
This means "free from infection".
What is "aseptic" or "aseptic technique".
300

Shows if a patient is adequately nourished.

What is Albumin. 

300
__________ is the universal solvent.
What is water.
300
Hyperphosphatemia leads to _____________.
What is hyperparathyroidism.
300
This is called an "artificial kidney" because it is where ultrafiltration and diffusion take place during treatment.
What is a dialyzer.
300
This bloodborne pathogen can live on surfaces for up to 7 days outside of the body.
What is Hepatitis B.
400

Shows the amount of sugar in the bloodstream not taken care of by the pancreas. 

What is Glucose.

400
Movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
What is osmosis.
400

This hormone is produced by the kidney to send a message to the red bone marrow to request more RBC's.

What is erythropoietin.

400
This measurement tells us that the electrolytes are mixed proportionately providing an isotonic bath for our patient.
What is conductivity.
400
We wear gloves, gowns and masks during the hemodialysis procedure. What is the term for these items?
What is "personal protective equipment".
500

The waste product of protein metabolism. 

What is Blood urea nitrogen

500
Blood inside the blood vessels.
What is "intravascular".
500
A build-up of wastes in the blood.
What is uremia.
500
There are different saline types (Na - water ratios). We use this in dialysis.
What is 0.9% Sodium Chloride.
500
This is used to clean blood from floors, chairs, or machines.
What is bleach.