Dialysis Modalities Practice Questions
20 free Dialysis Modalities practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What is a primary reason for using a fistula rather than a temporary catheter?
- Q2. Which statement accurately distinguishes Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) from hemodialysis?
- Q3. A nurse is preparing a patient for HD. Which complication is most important to monitor during the treatment?
- Q4. A patient on PD presents with cloudy dialysate effluent. What is the priority nursing action?
- Q5. Which patient scenario is more suitable for PD than in‐center HD?
- Q6. In HD, what is the principal mechanism for removing solutes such as urea from the blood?
- Q7. Which dietary implication is true of PD compared to HD?
- Q8. What is a recognized disadvantage of PD compared to HD?
- Q9. A patient on HD complains of persistent leg cramps during sessions. What is likely the contributing factor?
- Q10. Which access type is considered the gold standard for HD?
- Q11. What is the key reason HD is often performed thrice weekly?
- Q12. A patient on PD asks why they have fewer hemodynamic shifts than HD. The best response is:
- Q13. In which situation would HD be preferred over PD?
- Q14. What is one nursing priority when caring for a patient after HD session?
- Q15. For PD, what is the meaning of the 'dwell time' in an exchange?
- Q16. What is a common complication associated with HD vascular access?
- Q17. Which statement regarding PD dialysate composition is correct?
- Q18. A patient on PD reports rapid weight gain and increasing edema overnight. What may be the cause?
- Q19. Which measurement is used to assess dialysis adequacy for both HD and PD?
- Q20. A patient on HD complains of itchy skin and restless legs at night. What might this indicate?