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17 Cards in this Set
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What is the entry in to the pt's bloodstream called?
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Vascular access
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What type of vascular access is a silastic tubing that connects an artery and a vein?
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Shunt
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What is it called when an artery and a vein are anastomosed inside the arm?
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Arteriovenous fistula
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What is the only type of dialyzer on the market today?
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Hollow fiber
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What is the KDOQI?
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Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
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What are the KDOQI guidelines on?
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Anemia
Hemodialysis adequacy Peritoneal dialysis adequacy Vascular access |
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What are the KDOQI guidelines on anemia?
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Make sure pts get blood back after tx.
Keep dialyzer from clotting. Stop excess blood loss when putting in/taking out needles. |
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What are the KDOQI guidelines on hemodialysis adequacy?
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Correctly draw blood for testing.
Have pt get entire rx. Use correct blood flow rate, and explain why pts should stay on for the prescribed time. |
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What are the KDOQI guidelines on vascular access?
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Preserve vascular access by using good technique to put in needles.
Help pts put the right pressure on needle sites after a tx. Report problems right away. |
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How long should nails be?
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<1/4 inch
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What kind of shoes should you wear?
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Leather closed toe shoes.
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How should you answer the phone?
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Name of center
Your name/title "How can I help you?" "Liberty Dialysis, this is Lauren Barger, Registered Nurse. How can I help you?" |
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What do you say if a pt asks where another pt is?
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"They are not here today."
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What is pt anger usually REALLY about?
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Fear/sadness r/t disease process.
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How do you address a pt?
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Mr. or Mrs.
Never baby, honey, or sugar. |
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How do you handle an angry pt?
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Notify the social worker so she can get them mental health services if needed.
Validate their feelings. Do not take verbal abuse. |
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How do you keep the tx area peaceful?
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Don't shout.
Don't rush. Don't always appear to be too busy or indifferent. Take time with each pt. |
