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?

<p>Peritoneal dialysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chronic Kidney Disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>U.S. Renal Data System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of hemodialysis?

<p>To remove waste products and excess water from the blood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dialyzer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often do hemodialysis treatments typically occur?

<p>3 times a week (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of hemodialysis?

<p>Hypotension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dialysate in hemodialysis?

<p>To balance electrolytes and fluids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dialyzer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of Chronic Renal Failure?

<p>Diabetes mellitus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Elevated serum creatinine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Restricting protein intake to 1 g/kg ideal body weight per day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hyperkalemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Uremia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most definitive treatment for Chronic Renal Failure?

<p>Kidney transplantation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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