Kidney Failure Treatment and Management

The video discusses kidney failure, its consequences, and treatment options like dialysis and kidney transplants. Dialysis acts as an artificial kidney, filtering blood but is time-consuming and costly. Kidney transplants are a better alternative but come with risks like organ rejection and limited availability. The video concludes with a summary of these points.

What is the main consequence of kidney failure?

• Improved digestion

• Increased blood pressure

• Decreased heart rate

• Build-up of waste substances in the bloodstream

What are the two main treatments for kidney failure?

• Chemotherapy and radiation

• Dialysis and kidney transplant

• Physical therapy and surgery

• Medication and exercise

What is the primary function of a dialysis machine?

• To monitor heart rate

• To increase blood flow

• To filter a patient's blood

• To regulate body temperature

What separates the patient's blood from the dialysis fluid in the machine?

• A partially permeable membrane

• A metal filter

• A plastic sheet

• A solid barrier

Why is the dialysis fluid constantly replaced?

• To keep the machine clean

• To add more nutrients

• To cool down the blood

• To maintain a concentration gradient

What is one major drawback of dialysis treatment?

• It requires no hospital visits

• It is painless

• It is very time-consuming

• It is inexpensive

What is an alternative to dialysis for treating kidney failure?

• Lung transplant

• Heart transplant

• Kidney transplant

• Liver transplant

From where do most donor kidneys come?

• Artificial sources

• Animals

• People who have recently died

• Living donors

What is the main risk associated with kidney transplants?

• Organ rejection

• Hair loss

• Weight gain

• High blood pressure

Why can't everyone with kidney failure get a transplant?

• Lack of available organs

• Long recovery time

• High cost

• Lack of surgeons