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What is dialysis?
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is a process that uses osmosis and diffusion to restore fluid and electrolyte balance, remove toxic substances, and eliminate metabolic wastes.
What are the two main types of dialysis?
What are the two main types of dialysis?
The two main types of dialysis are peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
What is peritoneal dialysis?
What is peritoneal dialysis?
Peritoneal dialysis uses the peritoneal membrane as a natural filter.
What is continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)?
What is continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of CAPD?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of CAPD?
Which of the following is a nursing measure in hemodialysis?
Which of the following is a nursing measure in hemodialysis?
The ______ acts as the semipermeable membrane for osmosis and diffusion during peritoneal dialysis.
The ______ acts as the semipermeable membrane for osmosis and diffusion during peritoneal dialysis.
What is the main purpose of triage?
What is the main purpose of triage?
The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a system that classifies patients into 10 levels of urgency.
The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a system that classifies patients into 10 levels of urgency.
Which triage level has the highest priority?
Which triage level has the highest priority?
What is the primary assessment in emergency care?
What is the primary assessment in emergency care?
What does the acronym START stand for in triage?
What does the acronym START stand for in triage?
The JUMPSTART triage system is designed for adults only.
The JUMPSTART triage system is designed for adults only.
What is the purpose of the RED tag in pediatric triage?
What is the purpose of the RED tag in pediatric triage?
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Dialysis
Dialysis
A process using osmosis and diffusion to restore fluid and electrolyte balance, removing toxic substances and metabolic wastes.
Diffusion
Diffusion
The passage of ions from a high concentration area to a low concentration area across a semipermeable membrane.
Osmosis
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
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Peritoneum
Peritoneum
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CAPD
CAPD
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Dialysate
Dialysate
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Peritonitis
Peritonitis
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Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
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Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis
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Shunt
Shunt
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Triage
Triage
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Emergent
Emergent
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Urgent
Urgent
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Non-urgent
Non-urgent
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ESI
ESI
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Triange Level 1
Triange Level 1
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Triange Level 2
Triange Level 2
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Triange Level 3
Triange Level 3
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Triange Level 4
Triange Level 4
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Triange Level 5
Triange Level 5
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Study Notes
Dialysis
- Dialysis is a process using osmosis and diffusion to restore fluid and electrolyte balance.
- It removes metabolic wastes and toxins.
Diffusion
- Diffusion is the movement of ions from a high concentration area to a lower concentration area through a semi-permeable membrane.
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a semi-permeable membrane.
Peritoneal Dialysis
- In peritoneal dialysis, a sterile dialysate solution is infused into the peritoneal cavity.
- This solution remains in the cavity for a set time, then drained.
- The peritoneum acts as a semi-permeable membrane for osmosis and diffusion.
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
- CAPD is a type of peritoneal dialysis where the client infuses and drains the dialysate solution throughout the day.
- Fluids are infused for 500-1000ml every 4 hours, allowing the patient to maintain normal activities.
Major Complications of CAPD
- Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum)
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- Dehydration
- Catheter sepsis
- Abdominal pain and tenderness
- Organ trauma
- Hemorrhage
Hemodialysis
- Hemodialysis uses a machine with semi-permeable membranes and dialysate solution to remove the client's waste products.
- Client's blood is passed through the machine to filter out wastes, and then returned to the body.
Nursing Measures in Dialysis
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Hemodialysis: Observe for breaks or kinks in membranes to prevent hemorrhage, monitor the dialysate solution, fluid rate, and pressure. Provide shunt care (keep area clean and sterile, monitor patency). Avoid trauma to the extremity with the shunt (no blood draws, intramuscular/ intravenous medications).
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Peritoneal Dialysis: Monitor client's urine output before inserting catheter, warm the dialysate solution, allow 2 liters of dialysate to flow into peritoneal cavity, and keep accurate intake and output records.
Triage
- Triage is a system for classifying patients according to the severity of their condition and need for care.
- It is used to prioritize patients in emergency situations.
- There are different levels of severity, with higher priority conditions requiring immediate attention.
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