MODULE 2 COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS:

Inside Module 2 - The Person with Kidney Failure: Read Pages: 18 through 79

Text book: Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, Sixth Edition.

Handouts: Laboratory Specimen, Renal Nutrition & The Role of the Renal Dietitian, Anatomy & Physiology (4) Target or Dry Weight on Page 54 **** Very Important****. Please Read with Understanding,( You will see this again). Complete the Target and Dry Weight Worksheet and Email it to: [email protected]

YouTube Video: Anatomy& Physiology of the RENAL SYSTEM. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=805VoHIIQCs

Home Work: Complete Estimated Dry Weight (Dry Weight) Worksheet(download it, complete it and email it back) & Study the Hollow Fiber Artificial Kidney Worksheet. (will be on your exam).

Read Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 - Information

Target or Dry Weight on Page 54 **** Very Important****. Please Read with Understanding, You will see this again.

Define: 50 Dialysis Terms for Module 2 (Your Homework). Once completed email to: [email protected]

MODULE 2 QUIZ

**** While Reading the Chapters PLEASE HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT TERMS, IF YOU NEED TO RE-READ SOMETHING, THAN DO THAT. Any questions PLEASE Leave a comment below or send a email to: [email protected]******

MODULE 2 LESSON COVERS:

• Kidney Structure
• Kidney Functions
• Nephrons
• Tubular System
• Types of Kidney Failure
• Causes of Kidney Failure
• Problems Caused by Kidney Failure
• Anemia
• Pericarditis
• Neuropathy
• Pruritus
• Treatment Options
• Dialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Dialyzer
• Nocturnal In Center HD
• Standard Home HD
• Daily Home HD
• Nocturnal Home HD
• HD Care Team
• Nutrition for People on Standard In-Center HD
• Target or EDW
• Rehabilitation

Define these dialysis terms in Module 2 and send them to: [email protected] once completed

Module 2 Review

Lesson Summary

Module 2 of the Dialysis Technician course includes reading assignments from the textbook "Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, Sixth Edition" and various handouts on topics such as Laboratory Specimen, Renal Nutrition, The Role of the Renal Dietitian, and Anatomy & Physiology. It is important to understand the concept of Target or Dry Weight which is highlighted on page 54.

• Tasks to complete include the Target and Dry Weight Worksheet, Estimated Dry Weight Worksheet, and studying the Hollow Fiber Artificial Kidney Worksheet.
• Additional resources include a YouTube video on the Anatomy & Physiology of the Renal System.
• Subjects covered in Module 2 lessons are Kidney Structure, Functions, Nephrons, Types of Kidney Failure, Causes, Problems Caused, Treatments like Dialysis (Peritoneal and Hemodialysis), Nocturnal Dialysis, In-Center HD, and Home HD, Anemia, Pericarditis, Neuropathy, Pruritus, and the Dialysis Care Team.
• Students are required to define 50 Dialysis Terms related to Module 2 and email them upon completion.

It is advised to highlight important terms while reading chapters, and for any questions or clarifications, students can leave a comment below the material or send an email to the course instructor. Completion of the assigned worksheets and definitions is crucial for understanding the content covered in Module 2. Once tasks are finished, a review of Module 2 is recommended for assessment preparation.