01
Written response
1 point
In hemodialysis, what is the name of the external device through which blood circulates for filtering?
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5 Dialysis Practice Questions Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: Hemodialysis cures kidney failure and replaces all functions of the kidneys.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
In peritoneal dialysis, solution enters the abdomen through a and is allowed to before it is drained.
04
True or false
1 point
True or false: In peritoneal dialysis, the peritoneum acts as a membrane across which wastes and excess fluid move into dialysis solution in the abdomen.
- A
True
- B
False
05
Written response
1 point
What clinical term refers to the peritoneal dialysis solution after it has been drained from the abdomen?
06
True or false
1 point
True or false: If peritoneal dialysis outflow slows, forcefully flushing the catheter without guidance is an appropriate first step.
- A
True
- B
False
07
Choose one
1 point
During a peritoneal dialysis exchange, outflow is slower than usual. What is the most appropriate initial response?
- A
Check for a kink or clamp in the tubing and follow taught troubleshooting steps; contact the dialysis team if drainage does not improve.
- B
Forcefully flush the catheter to clear the obstruction.
- C
Add extra dialysis solution to the bag.
- D
Omit all future exchanges without contacting the dialysis team.
08
Choose one
1 point
During hemodialysis, a patient becomes dizzy and nauseated as their blood pressure falls. What is the most appropriate response?
- A
Assess the patient, respond to the hypotension according to unit protocol, and alert the dialysis team.
- B
Encourage the patient to stand and walk.
- C
Increase fluid removal to reach the target faster.
- D
Ignore the symptoms if the access is working.
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient’s arteriovenous fistula no longer has the thrill that was present earlier. What is the priority action?
- A
Apply a warm compress and wait until the next treatment.
- B
Notify the dialysis team promptly because the access may have impaired blood flow or a clot.
- C
Take the blood pressure on that arm to check circulation.
- D
Massage the fistula until the vibration returns.
10
Choose all
1 point
Which instructions help protect a patient’s hemodialysis access? Select all that apply.
- A
Check the access daily for its usual vibration.
- B
Report new redness, warmth, pain, or drainage.
- C
Permit routine blood draws from the access arm.
- D
Avoid tight clothing or sustained pressure over the access.
- E
Keep the access clean as instructed by the dialysis team.
11
Choose all
1 point
Which practices help reduce the risk of introducing infection during peritoneal dialysis? Select all that apply.
- A
Perform hand hygiene before the exchange.
- B
Reuse a disposable cap if it looks clean.
- C
Handle the catheter connection with unwashed hands if gloves are nearby.
- D
Use the trained aseptic technique for connections and disconnections.
- E
Skip routine exit-site care when the site is not painful.
12
Fill in the blank
1 point
Hemodialysis can help remove wastes and excess fluid, but it does not kidney failure.
13
Open ended
1 point
Compare how hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis filter wastes and remove excess fluid. In your answer, identify the filtering structure used in each treatment and describe the basic pathway of blood or dialysis solution.
14
Written response
1 point
What routine measurement should not be taken on an arm with an arteriovenous fistula or graft?
15
Written response
1 point
What process removes excess fluid during hemodialysis?
16
Choose one
1 point
Which action best helps reduce the risk of introducing infection during a peritoneal dialysis exchange?
- A
Perform hand hygiene and use the trained aseptic technique for connections and disconnections.
- B
Reuse a disposable cap if it appears clean.
- C
Handle the catheter connection with unwashed hands if gloves are nearby.
- D
Skip routine exit-site care whenever the site is not painful.
17
Choose one
1 point
Which statement best describes how hemodialysis removes wastes from the blood?
- A
Blood passes through an external dialyzer, where wastes move across a membrane.
- B
The peritoneum filters blood while dialysis solution stays inside an external dialyzer.
- C
Blood is permanently diverted out of the body for filtering.
- D
Dialysis removes the need for the kidneys to perform any other functions.
18
Choose one
1 point
A patient notices new redness and warmth around a hemodialysis access site. What is the most appropriate instruction?
- A
Wait until the next routine visit unless the access stops working.
- B
Report the new signs to the dialysis team.
- C
Apply sustained pressure over the area and reassess later.
- D
Use the access arm for routine blood draws to check for infection.
19
Choose one
1 point
A patient’s arteriovenous fistula no longer has the palpable thrill that was present earlier. What is the priority action?
- A
Apply a warm compress and reassess at the next treatment.
- B
Massage the fistula until the vibration returns.
- C
Notify the dialysis team promptly because the access may have impaired blood flow or a clot.
- D
Take the blood pressure on that arm to check circulation.
20
Choose one
1 point
During a peritoneal dialysis exchange, outflow is slower than usual. Which initial response is most appropriate?
- A
Check for a kink or closed clamp and follow taught troubleshooting steps; contact the dialysis team if drainage does not improve.
- B
Forcefully flush the catheter without guidance.
- C
Add extra dialysis solution to the bag.
- D
Omit all future exchanges without contacting the dialysis team.
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