Dialysis: Hemo vs Peritoneal Quiz for Nurses

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2. True or False: Hemodialysis typically requires 3–4 hours, three times per week.

True

False

3. Which vascular access is preferred for hemodialysis?

Arteriovenous fistula

Central venous catheter

Peripheral IV line

Dialysis catheter in femoral vein

4. True or False: Hemodialysis removes waste products faster than peritoneal dialysis.

True

False

5. A patient with peritonitis would most likely use which dialysis type temporarily?

Peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

Hemofiltration

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7. Which complication is most common with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis?

Muscle cramps

Peritonitis

Vascular steal syndrome

Air embolism

8. True or False: Peritoneal dialysis is contraindicated in patients with abdominal adhesions.

True

False

9. A hemodialysis patient develops a graft infection. What is the priority intervention?

Continue using the graft

Remove the graft and establish alternate access

Observe for 24 hours

Apply warm compress

10. Which dialysis modality provides better residual renal function preservation?

Conventional hemodialysis

Peritoneal dialysis

Both equally

Neither preserves function

11. True or False: Hemodialysis vascular fistulas require 4–6 weeks to mature before use.

True

False

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13. Which electrolyte imbalance commonly occurs after hemodialysis?

Hyperkalemia

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

Hypercalcemia

14. True or False: Peritoneal dialysis is suitable for patients with severe heart failure.

True

False

15. Which factor makes peritoneal dialysis preferable for pediatric patients?

Faster waste removal

Better vascular access options

Improved quality of life and school attendance

Lower cost

16. True or False: Hemodialysis can be performed in patients with active infection easier than peritoneal dialysis.

True

False

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20. Which dialysis modality allows the patient to perform treatment at home overnight?

Standard hemodialysis

Nocturnal hemodialysis

Intermittent peritoneal dialysis

Ultrafiltration only

Dialysis Quiz: Hemo or Peritoneal?

1. Peritoneal dialysis uses the ____ membrane for ultrafiltration.

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2. True or False: Hemodialysis typically requires 3–4 hours, three times per week.

3. Which vascular access is preferred for hemodialysis?

4. True or False: Hemodialysis removes waste products faster than peritoneal dialysis.

5. A patient with peritonitis would most likely use which dialysis type temporarily?

6. Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement is typically in the ____ cavity.

7. Which complication is most common with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis?

8. True or False: Peritoneal dialysis is contraindicated in patients with abdominal adhesions.

9. A hemodialysis patient develops a graft infection. What is the priority intervention?

10. Which dialysis modality provides better residual renal function preservation?

11. True or False: Hemodialysis vascular fistulas require 4–6 weeks to mature before use.

12. Peritoneal dialysis exchanges typically occur ____ times daily in CAPD.

13. Which electrolyte imbalance commonly occurs after hemodialysis?

14. True or False: Peritoneal dialysis is suitable for patients with severe heart failure.

15. Which factor makes peritoneal dialysis preferable for pediatric patients?

16. True or False: Hemodialysis can be performed in patients with active infection easier than peritoneal dialysis.

17. Hemodialysis requires anticoagulation primarily to prevent ____ in the circuit.

18. In hemodialysis, the dialysate flows ____ to the blood direction.

19. Peritoneal dialysis solution contains ____ to create osmotic gradient.

20. Which dialysis modality allows the patient to perform treatment at home overnight?