Dialysis Study Guide

The function of dialysis is to:

• filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood

• increase the production of red blood cells

• regulate blood pressure

• improve digestion

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The type of dialysis that uses the abdominal lining as a filter is:

• Hemodialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis

• Continuous renal replacement therapy

• Intermittent hemodialysis

Dr. Willem Kolff performed the first hemodialysis in which year?

What is the best and longest-lasting option for hemodialysis access?

• Arteriovenous fistula

• Central venous catheter

• Arteriovenous graft

• Peritoneal dialysis

The Medicare ESRD Program ensures:

• access to kidney transplant services for all patients.

• coverage for dialysis treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease.

• free healthcare for all senior citizens.

• universal healthcare for all Americans.

List the six quality aims for dialysis according to IOM 2001.

• Safety, Effectiveness, Patient-centeredness, Timeliness, Efficiency, Equity

• Safety, Effectiveness, Patient-centeredness, Timeliness, Cost, Equity

• Safety, Effectiveness, Patient-centeredness, Timeliness, Accessibility, Equity

• Safety, Effectiveness, Patient-centeredness, Timeliness, Innovation, Equity

The four steps of CQI in dialysis are:

Fill in the blank: Hemodialysis (HD) is when blood is filtered through an artificial kidney, also known as a ________.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Fill in the blank: The AV fistula was introduced as a better alternative in ________.

Fill in the blank: A catheter is a temporary solution for ________ cases.

• emergency

• routine

• chronic

• preventive