Excretion-Dialysis Quiz
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On average, how many times a week do people need dialysis?
A. Every day
B. 3 times per week
C. 2 times per week
D. 1 time per week
What does dialysis do?
A. Removes waste, salt and extra water from the body
B. Helps to control blood pressure
C. Regulates the body’s fluid balance
D. All of the above
Dialysis can be done in a hospital, in a dialysis clinic that is not part of a hospital, or at home
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
How many dialysis treatments can you miss and stay in good health?
A. None
B. Two
C. Five
D. Ten
After someone has a kidney transplant, they never need dialysis again
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Dialysis helps cure chronic kidney disease
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is the average amount of time spent per session at the dialysis clinic?
A. 1-2 hours
B. 30-45 minutes
C. 6-8 hours
D. 3-4 hours
You have two kidneys, one on each side of your abdomen. What is the second kidney for?
A. To signal your first kidney to rid the body of excess waste
B. Essentially, it is a “spare tire”
C. It produces half the hormones your body needs
D. None of the above
I can eat or drink whatever I want on dialysis
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
You cannot travel if you are on dialysis
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A person usually needs dialysis when kidney function is less than ______
A. 50%
B. 25%
C. 15%
D. 45%
Which HD “accesses” allow your blood to be cleaned with a dialyzer (artificial kidney)?
A. Fistula
B. CVC catheter
C. Goretex graft
D. All of the above
If someone is on a renal diet, what do they most need to avoid eating?
A. Grapefruit
B. Foods high in phosphorus and potassium
C. Foods high in sugar
