Dialysis and Related Concepts Quiz

What is the primary purpose of dialysis?

• To enhance metabolic rate

• To cure kidney diseases

• To remove waste and excess substances from the blood

• To increase blood pressure

Which condition is characterized by an excess of acid in the body?

• Respiratory acidosis

• Metabolic acidosis

• Metabolic alkalosis

• Respiratory alkalosis

What is the main difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?

• Hemodialysis is done at home, while peritoneal dialysis is done in a clinic

• Hemodialysis uses the peritoneal membrane, while peritoneal dialysis uses a machine

• Hemodialysis is less effective than peritoneal dialysis

• Hemodialysis uses a machine to filter blood, while peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane

What role does the peritoneal membrane play in peritoneal dialysis?

• It increases the body's metabolic rate

• It stores excess waste

• It acts as a filter to remove waste from the blood

• It pumps blood through the body

Which type of dialysis is typically performed using a machine?

• Neither hemodialysis nor peritoneal dialysis

• Both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

• Hemodialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis