DaVita Final Exam Questions and Answers (Solved Papers) AKI - Correct Answers ✅acute kidney injury (Was once called 'Acute Renal Failure') Encompasses wide spectrum of kidney issues Includes acute kidney failure and kidney function changes May dialyze in out-patient facility until kidney function recovers Examples of pre-renal causes of AKI - Correct Answers ✅Burns, hemorrhage, heart failure, obstruction of renal artery, hypotension, stenosis of renal artery Examples of intra-renal causes of AKI - Correct Answers ✅nephritis, tubular necrosis, glomerular nephritis, chemo, some antibiotics, anti inflammatory, poisons Examples of post-renal causes of AKI - Correct Answers ✅kidney stones, tumor in bladder, problem with ureter, anything preventing urine from leaving kidney When outlining the treatment foals for a patient with AKI dialyzing in the out-patient facility, How do you help in restoring kidney function? - Correct Answers ✅treat problem causing AKI When outlining the treatment foals for a patient with AKI dialyzing in the out-patient facility, How do you protect 1 / 3
DaVita Final Exam Questions and Answers (Solved Papers) kidneys from further injury? - Correct Answers ✅Do not pull too much fluid!! It is better to leave patient a little wet than too dry, DO NOT CAUSE HYPOTENSION, keep CVC infection free When outlining the treatment foals for a patient with AKI dialyzing in the out-patient facility, What is important when monitoring weight and BP? - Correct Answers ✅Educate patient on and promote adequate diet When outlining the treatment foals for a patient with AKI dialyzing in the out-patient facility, AKI patients are at increased risk for which complications? - Correct Answers ✅hypovolemia, hypotension When outlining the treatment foals for a patient with AKI dialyzing in the out-patient facility, What do you need to consider in regards to their vascular access? - Correct Answers ✅Will only have CVC which will be open to infection What is the difference between AKI and CKD? - Correct Answers ✅AKI is temporary and reversible CKD is permanent and not reversible Treatment goals for patients with CKD - Correct Answers ✅-slow the progression of CKD 2 / 3
DaVita Final Exam Questions and Answers (Solved Papers) -manage comorbidities and complications -controlling symptoms -minimizing the effects of CKD on patients' lifestyle -kidney replacement therapy modality education -encouraging patients to actively participate in their healthcare What are the most common causes for CKD in the USA? - Correct Answers ✅Diabetes & Hypertension account for 70% of CKD. Polycystic Kidney Disease is another cause Kt/V -- goal is - Correct Answers ✅>= 1.2, for 3x/week frequency Kt/V --- "K" stands for - Correct Answers ✅clearance of urea Kt/V --- "t" stands for - Correct Answers ✅the time of the dialysis session Kt/V --- "V" stands for - Correct Answers ✅total volume of the patient's body water in which urea is distributed
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