Common complication during HD and management

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Understanding Hemodialysis Complications

Test your knowledge on common complications of hemodialysis and their management. This quiz contains 11 carefully crafted questions designed to challenge your understanding of hemodialysis processes and patient care.

Key topics include:

  • Dialyzer function
  • Management of hypotension
  • Signs of hemolysis
  • Patient symptom identification
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringDoctor237
What is the filter called that acts as an artificial kidney in hemodialysis?
Dialyzer
Hemolyzer
Nephrolyzer
None of the above
A patient undergoing hemodialysis complains of muscle cramps in the calves and feet. All of the following are likely causes EXCEPT:
Hyponatremia (low-sodium level).
Excess fluid removal.
Hypercalcemia (high-calcium level).
Hypokalemia (low potassium).
A hemodialysis patient suddenly develops trouble breathing, hives, itching, and hypotension. The most likely cause is:
An air embolism.
An anaphylactic reaction.
Angina.
Disequilibrium syndrome
Drip chambers in the extracorporeal circulation do all the following EXCEPT:
Monitor arterial and venous pressure by attached gauges
Trap air
Prevent blood clots from reaching the patient
Pump blood into the dialyzer
Presence of which of the following in dialysate is a common cause of hypotension
Acetate
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Aluminium
Most common complication of hemodialysis is
Infection
Hypotension
Anemia
Anaphylactoid reaction
Administration of which of the following is useful in the management of hypotension during dialysis
100 to 250 ml of isotonic saline
10 ml of 23% saturated hypertonic saline
Salt poor albumin
All of the above
Hypotension during dialysis can be prevented by
careful evaluation of dry weight,ultrafiltration modelling
Withholding of antihypertensive medications, midodrine
Avoiding heavy meals during dialysis,cooling of dialysate during dialysis treatment
All of the above
After the first hemodialysis treatment, your patient develops a headache, hypertension, restlessness, mental confusion, nausea, and vomiting. Which condition is indicated?
Respiratory distress
Hypervolemia
Peritonitis
Disequilibrium syndrome
Hemolysis during dialysis is related to exposure of the patient's blood to
Hypotonic or hypertonic solution
Chloramines and nitrosamines
Formaldehyde
All of the above
Sign and symptoms of hemolysis include all of the following EXCEPT
Clear, cherry red blood in the venous line
Hypotension
Diarrhea and vomitting
Chest pain and dyspnea
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