Peritoneal Dialysis
By Candace Clark & Rachael Peterson, Fall 2001
1. A(n) ________ is used to fill the abdomen with cleaning solution.
pump
catheter
I.V. line
None of the above.
2. The dialysate contains the sugar ________.
dextrose
glucose
sucrose
Both a & c.
3. _______ may contribute to malnourishment in CAPD patients.
Edema
Peritoneal dialysis
Lack of protein
Increased taste sensitivity
4. Which of the following is a side effect associated with CAPD?
renal osteodystrophy
edema
cardiac malfunctions
All of the above.
5. During CAPD a machine is required and dialysate is removed.
True
False
6. Peritoneal dialysis exchanges usually last how long?
30-40 minutes, 4 times a day.
2-3 hours, 2 times a day.
10-15 minutes, 4 times a day.
7. Potassium, calcium, BUN and uric acid are a few of the commonly monitored blood values.
8. Medications commonly used in patients with peritoneal dialysis include
phosphate binders.
recombinant erythropoietin drugs.
anti-hypersensitive drugs
9. The diet for patients on peritoneal dialysis usually includes
high protein
low protein
limited potassium
Both high protein and limited potassium
10. These items are generally supplemented.
fat-soluble vitamins
water-soluble vitamins
minerals
both fat-soluble vitamins and minerals