AF Fundamentals Unit 4.1
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sethstucker on August 9, 2011
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AF Fundamentals Unit 4.1
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Class 190, OneNinety, AF Fundamentals
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Dialysis | is the treamtment fir kidney failure that helps filter waste products from the blood when the kidneys are not properly working. |
| where can dialysis be done? | inthe hospital, a dialysis center, or at home. |
| hemodialysis | is a treatment that provides an artificial kidney function through a shunt. |
| where is the sunt placed? | under the skin through the arterioventricular site (brachial artery). |
| whatis another word for shunt? | fistulas or grafts |
| what is hemodialysis considered? | a sterile procedure. |
| who preforms hemodialysis? | a specialty nurse. |
| what are the 4 nursing interventions for dialysis? | ensure all connections are taped and secured to the extremity ensure all connections are visiable check BP & HR Q 30 mins while in dialysis assess PT Q 30 mins for complications |
| what are the 5 saftey precautions used in dialysis? | DO NOT take BP on shunted are DO NOT take blood for shunted arm DO NOT wear tight cloths on shunted arm DO NOT lay on shunted arm DO NOT care heavy loads report anyswelling, discloration, drainage, coldness, numbness or weakness in hand |
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