Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel - E-Book

Get a practical introduction to dialysis and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 9th Edition uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Comprehensive without being overwhelming, this book assumes no prior knowledge of dialysis procedures. Two new chapters and five updated chapters keep you current with the latest in dialysis treatment and equipment. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and kidney patients. Key Features Comprehensive coverage provides the complete knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and to prepare for the certification exam, with topics including a review of body fluids and electrolytes, infection control, transplantation, and the important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment. Easy-to-understand style introduces new terms and concepts without assuming prior knowledge of dialysis. Question-and-answer format makes learning easier and information easier to find. Coverage of the entire lifespan helps in caring for patients of different ages, including separate chapters on pediatric hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease in the elderly. Coverage of home dialysis therapies prepares technicians for the use of home dialysis treatment as a possible cost-cutting measure. More than 70 illustrations depict all aspects of dialysis treatment and care. A multidisciplinary approach includes a chapter on the different roles in the hemodialysis team, describing how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients go through during their treatment. Useful appendices offer quick reference to the sodium and potassium content of various foods, the calculation of body mass index, nephrology organizations and resources, a glossary, and more. Front Cover Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel Copyright Dedication CONTRIBUTORS AND REVIEWERS PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CONTENTS Chapter 1 - The Hemodialysis Team Structure of the Dialysis Facility Role of the Nephrologist Role of the Nurse Role of the Dialysis Nurse Manager Role of the Dialysis Unit Administrator Role of the Dialysis Technician Role of the Renal Dietitian Role of the Social Worker Ethics, Rights, and Responsibilities Chapter 2 - History of Dialysis Chapter 3 - Basic Chemistry of Body Fluids and Electrolytes Metric System Body Water Chapter 4 - Renal Physiology and the Pathology of Renal Failure Renal Physiology Renal Failure Chronic Renal Failure and Causes Acute Renal Failure and Causes Chapter 5 - Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease Cardiovascular System Integumentary System Immune System Gastrointestinal System Hematological System Musculoskeletal System Neurological System Respiratory System Reproductive System Metabolic Disturbances Chapter 6 - Dialyzers, Dialysate, and Delivery Systems Coil Dialyzers Parallel-Plate Dialyzers Hollow-Fiber Dialyzers Membrane Biocompatibility Dialyzer Reuse Delivery Systems High-Efficiency and High-Flux Dialysis Chapter 7 - Principles of Hemodialysis Historical Background Solute Transfer Transport Chapter 8 - Water Treatment Chapter 9 - Dialyzer Preparation and Reprocessing Dialyzer Preparation Dialyzer Reprocessing Chapter 10 - Infection Control Chapter 11 - Anticoagulation and Heparin Administration Chapter 12 - Access to the Bloodstream Historical Background Internal Accesses Arteriovenous Fistulas Chapter 13 - Patient and Machine Monitoring and Assessment General Assessment Parameters First Hemodialysis Assessment Predialysis Assessment Intradialytic Assessment and Monitoring Postdialytic Therapy Assessment Chapter 14 - Nutrition Management Chapter 15 - Laboratory Data: Analysis and Interpretation Chapter 16 - Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Chapter 17 - Medication Problems and Dialysis Antianemics Antihypertensives Cation Exchange Resin Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition Phosphate Binders Vitamins and Vitamin Analogs Chapter 18 - Acute Kidney Injury and Dialysis Procedures Other Extracorporeal Treatment Modalities Hemofiltration Hemoperfusion Apheresis Dialysis in Relation to Transplantation Dialysis Patients With Transplant Rejection Chapter 19 - Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Dialysis Therapies Home Dialysis Therapy: Peritoneal Dialysis Home Dialysis Therapy: Hemodialysis Chapter 20 - Transplantation Chapter 21 - Pediatric Dialysis Chapter 22 - Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly Chapter 23 - Psychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy Chapter 24 - Patient Education Guidelines Chapter 25 - Management of Quality in Dialysis Care Chapter 26 - On Being a Preceptor Chapter 27 - Basic Math Calculations The Metric System Weight Calculations Calculating Fluid Removal Ratios and Proportions Solutions Chapter 28 - Test-Taking Guidelines Appendix A - Nephrology Organizations and Resources Organizations by Category Organizations in Alphabetical Order Appendix B - Sodium and Potassium Content of Selected Foods Appendix C - High-Phosphorus Food to Limit or Avoid Appendix D - Calculation of Body Mass Index Interpretation of BMI Appendix E - ISMP’s List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations Appendix F - Dialysis Laboratory Tests at a Glance REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDED READINGS GLOSSARY INDEX

Get a practical introduction to dialysis and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 9th Edition uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Comprehensive without being overwhelming, this book assumes no prior knowledge of dialysis procedures. Two new chapters and five updated chapters keep you current with the latest in dialysis treatment and equipment. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and kidney patients.

• Comprehensive coverage provides the complete knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and to prepare for the certification exam, with topics including a review of body fluids and electrolytes, infection control, transplantation, and the important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment.
• Easy-to-understand style introduces new terms and concepts without assuming prior knowledge of dialysis.
• Question-and-answer format makes learning easier and information easier to find.
• Coverage of the entire lifespan helps in caring for patients of different ages, including separate chapters on pediatric hemodialysis and end-stage renal disease in the elderly.
• Coverage of home dialysis therapies prepares technicians for the use of home dialysis treatment as a possible cost-cutting measure.
• More than 70 illustrations depict all aspects of dialysis treatment and care.
• A multidisciplinary approach includes a chapter on the different roles in the hemodialysis team, describing how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients go through during their treatment.
• Useful appendices offer quick reference to the sodium and potassium content of various foods, the calculation of body mass index, nephrology organizations and resources, a glossary, and more.

• NEW Patient Education chapter and NEW Preceptor Basics chapter discuss new areas covered on the dialysis PCT certification exams.
• UPDATED! The Hemodialysis Team chapter provides the latest information on certification requirements for dialysis technicians.
• UPDATED! Water Treatment chapter reflects new water treatment standards and documentation requirements.
• UPDATED! Infection Control chapter covers techniques used to prevent patients and staff from acquiring infections, including improved tracking, prevention, and hemodialysis hand hygiene.
• UPDATED! Laboratory Data: Analysis and Interpretation chapter shows normal lab values and results that should be further evaluated, and expands on GFR as related to the five stages of chronic kidney disease.
• UPDATED! Diabetes and Hemodialysis chapter covers the medications and therapies used for diabetic patients, and includes KDOQI recommendations for CKD care.

Get a practical introduction to dialysis and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 9th Edition uses a concise Q & A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Comprehensive without being overwhelming, this book assumes no prior knowledge of dialysis procedures. Two new chapters and five updated chapters keep you current with the latest in dialysis treatment and equipment. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member "This book provides comprehensive coverage with the complete knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and to prepare for the certification exam, with topics including a review of body fluids and electrolytes, infection control, transplantation, and the important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment."--Publisher