Topics: Nephrology (Hemodialysis) Quiz
Mr. T’s undergoing haemodialysis, his haemoglobin was 15 g/dl. He has a high risk of clotting of extracorporeal circuit. The staff should observe for
A. sudden onset of dyspnea
B. extremely bright blood in tubing
C. rapid filling of transducer monitors with blood.
D. decrease of venous pressure from baseline.
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During hemodialysis, Ultrafiltration occurs when
A. fluid inside the cell is shifted
B. surface area of the membrane permeable
C. phosphorus is removed from the blood
D. water is removed from blood because there is pressure gradient across a membrane