Once the arterial and venous blood lines have been connected together in preparation for circulation, the automatic test sequence has been completed and the conductivity and pH testing are completed using the phoenix meter, this step can take place {Ans: The Hanson connectors (dialysate lines) can be connected to the dialyzer}This is the state of too much acid in the blood. {Ans: Metabolic Acidosis}The kidney also has hormonal functions that include: production of renin to help regulate ________; production of erythropoietin, which stimulates bone marrow for __________; and the regulation of calcium/phosphorus balance through the activation of ________, which enables us to absorb our dietary calcium, thereby promoting continued good bone health. {Ans: blood pressure, red blood cell production, vitamin D}TMP, Transmembrane pressure is the pressure difference across the dialyzer membrane. It reflects the ____________ across the membrane used to achieve the desired fluid loss. {Ans: total pressure}What 3 blood borne pathogens are found in a dialysis unit? {Ans: hep b, hep c, and HIV}What are the 3 main causes of renal failure? {Ans: 1. diabetic nephropathy (damage to kidney caused by diabetes) 2. hypertension 3. Other: polycystic kidney disease, lupus, AIDS, Drug toxicity,