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Module 1-8 Assignment
For each Module, read and design a chapter outline. Each Module can be found under the course curriculum tab above or click here.
(For an example of how to design an outline see picture to above.)
Module 1 Assignment
In 400 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. How dialysis therapy is reimbursed in the United States.
2. Two quality standards for dialysis treatment.
3. The steps of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
4. Ways that dialysis technicians can demonstrate professional behavior when working with patients.
5. Explain the certification process for dialysis technicians
Module 2 Assignment
In 500 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. The structures and functions of the normal kidney.
2. Compare and Contrast acute vs. chronic kidney disease.
3. List five symptoms of uremia and their cause.
4. Describe at least four conditions that often occur due to kidney failure.
5. The treatment options for kidney failure.
6. Identify members of the care team.
7.The communication skills dialysis technicians use while working with patients.
8. Describe the goal of rehabilitation and the technician’s role in it.
Module 3 Assignment
In 300 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. The basic principles of diffusion,filtration, ultra-filtration,convection, and osmosis.
2.How diffusion,filtration,ultrafiltration,convection, and osmosis relate to solute
transport and fluid movement during dialysis.
3. The principles of fluid dynamics and how they relate to dialysis
Module 4 Assignment
In 400 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. The purpose and characteristics of dialyzers.
2. The purpose and chemical composition of dialysate.
3. Dialysate preparation and the three monitoring functions of the dialysate delivery subsystem.
4. The extra corporeal blood circuit functions and monitoring systems.
Module 5 Assignment
In 400 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. The three main types of vascular access.
2. The predialysis assessments for all types of vascular access.
3. The methods of needle insertion forAVFs and grafts.
4. The predialysis assessment, accessing procedure,exitsitecare, and monitoring of catheters.
Module 6 Assignment
In 500 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1.The predialysis set-up of the hemodialysis machine and extracorporeal circuit.
2. The start, monitoring, and end of a routine treatment.
3. The vital signs that should be monitored before, during, and after treatments.
4. The basics of infection control.
5. How to draw up and give intravenous medications.
6. How to draw a blood sample.
7. The importance of documenting patient care.
8. Identify causes, signs and symptoms, and prevention of clinical and technical complications that may occur during dialysis.
Module 7 Assignment
In 500 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. A brief history of dialyzer reprocessing.
2. Two reasons why dialysis centers reprocess dialyzers.
3. The steps involved in dialyzer reprocessing.
4. The hazards to patients and staff that can occur with dialyzer reprocessing.
5. The required documentation for dialyzer reprocessing.
Module 8 Assignment
In 500 words or less write a informal essay discussing:
1. The purpose of water treatment for dialysis.
2. The List of components for a dialysis center’s water treatment system.
3. The advantages and disadvantages of water softeners, carbon tanks, reverse osmosis, deionization, and ultraviolet irradiation in the treatment of water for dialysis.
4. The method for microbiological testing of the water treatment system.
5. A typical water treatment monitoring schedule.
Test
Dialysis Test
Module 1 Test- Today's Dialysis Environment
Module 2 Test- The Person with Kidney Failure
Module 3 Test- Principles of Dialysis
Module 4 Test- Hemodialysis Device
Midterm Exam
Module 5 Dialysis Access
Module 6 -Hemodialysis Procedures & Complications
Module 7- Dialyzer Reprocessing
Module 8- Water Treatment
Final Exam
Final Exam 2
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RN & LPN Test
RN & LPN Final Exam
Module 1 Test- Today's Dialysis Environment
Module 2 Test- The Person with Kidney Failure
Module 3 Test- Principles of Dialysis
Module 4 Test- Hemodialysis Device
Midterm Exam
Module 5 Dialysis Access
Module 6 -Hemodialysis Procedures & Complications
Module 7- Dialyzer Reprocessing
Module 8- Water Treatment
Final Exam
Final Exam 2
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RN & LPN Test
RN & LPN Final Exam