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Peritoneal Dialysis

Authored by Suganthi Lokonathan

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. A nurse is preparing a patient for Tenckhoff catheter insertion. What is the primary reason for selecting the lower abdomen as the insertion site?

A. It's easier to access the bladder

B. It avoids respiratory interference

C. It promotes better dialysate inflow/outflow

D. It enhances patient comfort during dialysis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

2. A patient with multiple prior abdominal surgeries is being considered for PD. Which factor is most relevant in the decision?

A. Fluid overload

B. Peritoneal adhesions

C. Age >65

D. History of hypertension

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

3. Which of the following clinical conditions is an absolute contraindication to PD?

A. Diabetes mellitus

B. Polycystic kidney disease

C. Active abdominal infection

D. Congestive heart failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

4. Which principle best explains how solute removal occurs during PD?

A. Diffusion across a pressure gradient

B. Ultrafiltration via arterial pressure

C. Osmosis across the peritoneal membrane

D. Convection through vascular shunting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

5. A patient is prescribed APD. What distinguishes this modality from CAPD?

A. Manual exchanges are performed daily

B. Dialysate is exchanged overnight using a machine

C. It requires less patient training

D. It avoids catheter use

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

6. Which goal is most consistent with the initiation of peritoneal dialysis?

A. Rapid correction of hypernatremia

B. Immediate cure of end-stage renal disease

C. Maintenance of fluid, electrolyte, and toxin balance

D. Permanent replacement of kidney structure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

7. During PD, a patient has decreased outflow with abdominal discomfort. What is the priority action?

A. Increase dwell time

B. Flush the catheter with heparin

C. Reposition the patient

D. Stop dialysis and call surgery

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