Dialysis Nursing Pre-Test Quiz Form
Please complete the following quiz to assess your knowledge of dialysis nursing principles. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
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Which of the following is a primary function of dialysis?
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Removing waste products from the blood
Increasing blood pressure
Producing insulin
Digesting proteins
What is the most common complication during hemodialysis?
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Hypotension
Fever
Hyperglycemia
Bradycardia
When preparing a patient for dialysis, which of the following must be checked first?
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Vital signs
Blood sugar level
Weight after last dialysis
Medications taken
Select all signs of infection at a vascular access site.
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Redness
Swelling
Warmth
Dry skin
Pain
Which statement about peritoneal dialysis is true?
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It uses the patient's peritoneum as a filter.
It requires access to an artery.
It is performed only in hospitals.
It is never used for children.
A patient reports dizziness during dialysis. What is the most appropriate initial action?
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Check blood pressure
Increase dialysate flow
Stop dialysis immediately
Give oral fluids
Which laboratory value should be closely monitored in dialysis patients?
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Potassium
Calcium
Hemoglobin
All of the above
Briefly describe the process of setting up a hemodialysis machine.
What is the recommended needle gauge for adult AV fistula cannulation?
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14G
16G
18G
20G
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