Kidney Failure Treatment Quiz

What are the two main treatment options for kidney failure?

• Kidney transplant and medication

• Surgery and chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy and diet change

• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

What is the function of healthy kidneys?

• To produce insulin

• To digest food

• To remove waste products and extra water from the body

• To pump blood throughout the body

What percentage of kidney function is lost in kidney failure?

• 85-90%

• 25-30%

• 50-60%

• 10-15%

What is hemodialysis?

• A surgical procedure to remove a kidney

• A treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from your blood

• A medication to improve kidney function

• A treatment that uses radiation to treat kidney failure

Where can peritoneal dialysis be performed?

• Only in a hospital

• Only at a dialysis center

• At home, work, school, or during travel

• Only in a specialized clinic

What is a kidney transplant?

• A medication that helps kidneys function better

• A diet plan for kidney health

• An operation that places a healthy kidney from another person into your body

• A type of dialysis

What is the role of the peritoneum in peritoneal dialysis?

• It acts as a natural filter

• It pumps blood

• It produces insulin

• It digests food

What is the purpose of a dialyzer in hemodialysis?

• To inject medication

• To measure blood pressure

• To filter blood

• To produce red blood cells

What is the main advantage of peritoneal dialysis?

• It is cheaper than other treatments

• It requires no equipment

• It allows for greater flexibility

• It cures kidney disease

What is a potential source of a kidney for transplantation?

• A deceased donor

• A dialysis machine

• A medication

• A diet plan