Table 2 Responses to the items in the knowledge dimension

What stage of chronic kidney disease is called uremia?

Best treatment for uremia

Long-term hemodialysis complications leading to death

Most common cardiovascular complications of hemodialysis

Control range for weight gain between dialysis sessions

Clinical manifestations of uremia

Tiredness and mental depression

Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Lower extremity or generalized edema with occasional hydrothorax/ascites

Uremic fetor

Memory loss, insomnia

Acute complications of hemodialysis

Symptomatic hypotension

Hypertension on dialysis

Disequilibrium syndrome

Bleeding during dialysis

Chronic complications of hemodialysis

Secondary hyperparathyroidism and renal osteodystrophy

Dialysis-associated amyloidosis

Digestive system abnormalities

Infection-related complications

Cardiovascular system complications

Common complications of arteriovenous endovascular fistula

Thrombosis

Infection

Vascular stenosis

Aneurysm

Dietary principles for patients on hemodialysis

Low-salt diet

Low-phosphorus diet

High-potassium diet (incorrect option)

High-quality protein diet

Symptom recognition at the clinic

Visual examination for infection or limb swelling

Aneurysms that have ruptured or are at risk of rupture

Ischemic steal syndrome (limb coldness, numbness or pain)

Abnormal pulsation or vibration on palpation

Diminished or inaudible internal fistula murmur on auscultation