Renal Failure and Dialysis

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What is the definition of Renal Failure?

A disease that occurs when the liver fails to function

A disease that affects only the urinary tract

A systemic disease that occurs when the kidneys can perform their regulatory functions

A systemic disease that results when the kidneys cannot perform their regulatory functions (correct)

What is the main difference between Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Renal Failure?

CRF is a sudden loss of kidney function, while ARF is a gradual loss

ARF is an irreversible condition, while CRF is a reversible condition

ARF is a reversible condition, while CRF is an irreversible condition

ARF is a sudden loss of kidney function, while CRF is a gradual loss (correct)

What is one of the causes of Acute Renal Failure?

Kidney transplantation

Diabetes

Heart failure

Blood or fluid loss (correct)

What is the name of the dialysis type that filters the blood inside the body?

Peritoneal dialysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the gradual loss of kidney function over time?

Chronic Kidney Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization that provides data on kidney disease?

U.S. Renal Data System Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hemodialysis?

To remove waste products and excess water from the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the dialysis machine that filters waste products from the blood?

Dialyzer Signup and view all the answers

How often do hemodialysis treatments typically occur?

3 times a week Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of hemodialysis?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dialysate in hemodialysis?

To balance electrolytes and fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the artificial kidney used in hemodialysis?

Dialyzer Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of Chronic Renal Failure?

Diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the best indicator of kidney function in blood analysis?

Elevated serum creatinine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional therapy in Chronic Renal Failure?

Restricting protein intake to 1 g/kg ideal body weight per day Signup and view all the answers

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What is the definition of Renal Failure?

What is the main difference between Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Renal Failure?

What is one of the causes of Acute Renal Failure?

What is the name of the dialysis type that filters the blood inside the body?

What is the term used to describe the gradual loss of kidney function over time?

What is the name of the organization that provides data on kidney disease?

What is the primary function of hemodialysis?

What is the main component of the dialysis machine that filters waste products from the blood?

How often do hemodialysis treatments typically occur?

What is a common complication of hemodialysis?

What is the purpose of the dialysate in hemodialysis?

What is the term for the artificial kidney used in hemodialysis?

What is the leading cause of Chronic Renal Failure?

What is the best indicator of kidney function in blood analysis?

What is the primary goal of nutritional therapy in Chronic Renal Failure?

What is the most common electrolyte abnormality in Chronic Renal Failure?

What is the primary indication for dialysis in Chronic Renal Failure?

What is the most definitive treatment for Chronic Renal Failure?

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