Excretion-Dialysis

What are the goals of hemodialysis?

• Removal of waste products
• Regulation of fluid balance
• Correction of electrolyte and acid/base balance
• All of the above

You have two kidneys, one on each side of your abdomen. What is the second kidney for?

• To signal your first kidney to rid the body of excess waste

• Essentially, it is a "spare tire"

• It produces half the hormones your body needs

• None of the above

You cannot travel if you are on dialysis

• True

• False

What does dialysis do?

• Removes waste, salt and extra water from the body

• Helps to control blood pressure

• Regulates the body's fluid balance

• All of the above

If someone is on a renal diet, what do they most need to avoid eating?

• Grapefruit

• Foods high in phosphorus and potassium

• Foods high in sugar

Dialysis helps cure chronic kidney disease

• True

• False

What are the two different types of dialysis?

• Hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD)

• Hemodialysis and chronic kidney dialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis and kidney disease dialysis

• None of the above

A person usually needs dialysis when kidney function is less than ______

• 50%

• 25%

• 15%

• 45%

What is the average amount of time spent per session at the dialysis clinic?

• 1-2 hours

• 30-45 minutes

• 6-8 hours

• 3-4 hours

On average, how many times a week do people need dialysis?

• Every day

• 3 times per week

• 2 times per week

• 1 time per week