Test Questions

1. Dialysis removes the same amount of wastes and fluid from everyone who needs it.

a) True
b) False

2. Dialysis mainly removes wastes through a natural process called __________.

a) Diversion — wastes are sent to another part of the body
b) Diffusion — wastes pass through a semipermeable membrane
c) Effervescence — wastes bubble out of the body as gas
d) Magnetism — wastes are pulled out of the body by magnets

3. Dialysis removes fluids through:

a) Evaporation — fluids are released into the air
b) Laxatives — fluids are removed in the stool
c) Ultrafiltration — fluids are pulled out of the blood with pumps
d) Effervescence — fluids bubble out of the body as gas

4. Dialysate, or bath, is used in dialysis to:

a) Scrub red blood cells clean
b) Clean the floors in the dialysis unit
c) Refresh thirst during dialysis
d) Carry away wastes and excess fluid

5. One measure of adequate dialysis is:

a) Blood glucose
b) Cholesterol
c) Creatinine clearance
d) Protein rebound

6. Which of the following is not part of the Kt/V equation?

a) Clearance
b) Time
c) Potassium
d) Volume

7. Symptoms of inadequate dialysis include all of the following except:

a) Weakness/fatigue
b) Weight loss
c) Poor appetite
d) A raised, red rash

8. Fluids you drink pass into your bloodstream immediately, where they can be removed by dialysis.

a) True
b) False

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