Dialysis

What is the primary function of the kidney?

• To digest food

• To produce insulin

• To remove waste products from the blood

• To pump blood throughout the body

What is dialysis?

• A method to measure blood pressure

• A medical treatment to filter blood

• A surgical procedure to replace a kidney

• A technique to monitor heart rate

Why must patients undergoing dialysis follow a rigid diet?

• To avoid weight gain

• To prevent complications from high salt and protein intake

• To increase their energy levels

• To improve their immune system

How often must patients typically undergo dialysis each week?

• Once a week

• 2-3 times a week

• Every day

• Once a month

What is the role of the partially permeable membrane in the dialysis machine?

• To add glucose to the blood

• To pump blood

• To remove oxygen from the blood

• To separate blood and dialysis fluid

What happens to urea during dialysis?

• It moves from the blood to the dialysis fluid

• It remains in the blood

• It is added to the blood

• It is converted into glucose

Why is it important that the dialysis fluid has a glucose concentration similar to normal blood?

• To prevent the net movement of glucose

• To increase glucose levels in the blood

• To remove glucose from the blood

• To decrease glucose levels in the blood

What is a major disadvantage of kidney dialysis?

• It requires highly specialized machinery

• It can be done at home without any equipment

• It is inexpensive

• It is a permanent solution

What must patients avoid eating between dialysis sessions?

• Foods high in fat

• Foods high in salt and protein

• Foods high in fiber

• Foods high in carbohydrates

What is the ultimate solution for patients with kidney failure?

• A strict diet

• Regular exercise

• A kidney transplant

• Continuous dialysis