WorksheetsMyth Dialysis-buster
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
PD is not practical for anyone who is overweight, tall or muscular
YES
NOT
MAYBE...
Draw a leaf
Mrs. Morales has multiple pets at home. Can she perform PD or HHD?
Yes
No
Maybe
Hmmm. I will think about it?
What is the PD Kt/V target?
>1.5
>1.7
> 1.2
120/80
What song would you play if you were at a party?
Mr. Pink thinks he is too old to do PD or HHD what would you recommend?
Yes! you're too old. Do not think about it.
What's PD?
There are no age limits for this treatment option.
you have to stay on HD due to membrane degeneration.
One for All, and
(a)
Infections are more common with PD (than other modality choices)
Sometimes.
HD patients are at higher risk of septicemia/bacteremia than are peritoneal dialysis
PD patients are at higher risk of septicemia/bacteremia than are Hemodialysis
Yes
Can a patient that has no care partner be on PD or HHD?
You can go to PD or HHD without care partner.
You are not able to do PD.
You are not able to do HHD
You are not able to do either
Mrs. Smith is a diabetic that has CHF, lives in a small apartment, has had a previous
abdominal surgery with ascites...
Can she do PD?
(a)
