Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheters

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What is the preferable location for insertion of a central venous catheter (CVC) for hemodialysis?

  • Femoral artery
  • Brachial vein
  • Internal jugular vein (correct)
  • Subclavian vein

What is the range of complications associated with central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for hemodialysis?

  • 20% to 25%
  • 2% to 5%
  • 5% to 19% (correct)
  • 30% to 35%

What infectious complication is associated with vascular access or catheter in hemodialysis patients?

  • Hepatitis C (correct)
  • Meningitis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Pneumonia

What is the main function of ultrafiltration in dialysis?

<p>Regulation of fluid balance by removing excess fluid from the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vascular access is recommended as the first choice for chronic hemodialysis?

<p>Native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) need for maturation?

<p>6 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing vascular access weeks to months before starting dialysis?

<p>To ensure maturity and easier blood removal and replacement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 main jobs of the dialysis machine?

<p>Pump blood, clean waste from blood, monitor BP and fluid removal rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the peritoneum in peritoneal dialysis?

<p>To line the abdominal cavity and allow waste products and extra fluid to pass into the dialysis solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the dialysate in the dialyzer?

<p>To help remove wastes and extra fluid from the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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