Modules 2/3 Refresh

Front

The vascular system delivers oxygen and other nutrients to the body tissue and also removes waste. It's a sterile environment, free from bacteria. However, when pathogens such as _______ or _____ enter the bloodstream, it can spread quickly and have a significant health impact.

Back

bacteria, fungi

Front

One of the most serious complications of a bloodstream infection is_____ (clue: when the body responds improperly to an infection and the infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly)

Back

Sepsis

Front

What is the leading cause of kidney disease?

Back

Diabetes

Front

Another name for ESRD is___________

Back

CKD Stage 5

Front

There are two main types of dialysis. Which are DefenCath indicated for? Options: Peritoneal dialysis, Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis

Back

Hemodialysis

Front

In the dialysis space, this is often called 'ideal access': Permanent tunneled catheter, Arteriovenous Graft, Arteriovenous Fistula, Peritoneal catheter

Back

Arteriovenous Fistula

Front

Which is the least ideal location for the placement of a CVC? Right Internal jugular, Femoral artery, Subclavian Vein, Left Internal Jugular

Back

Femoral artery

Front

Each HD-CVC has 2 lumens. The red port is the ______ lumen (taking blood away from the body) and the blue port is the ________ lumen (returning blood from the dialysis machine to the patient).

Back

Arterial, Venous

Front

Microbes are microorganisms capable of causing harm. They include_______, parasites, fungi and viruses.

Back

Bacteria

Front

True or False? There are fewer treatment options for resistant gram-negative bacterial infections?

Back

False