Abstract
The following questions for SVU-CME examination are based on the article entitled “The Role of Preoperative Duplex Ultrasound Vessel Mapping in Determining Primary Failure of Pediatric Hemodialysis Arteriovenous Fistula” by Tam T. T. Huynh, MD, RPVI, B. N. Garza, MPAS, PA-C, J. Geer, MSN, C-PNP, K. C. Broadbent, BSN, RN, RVT, W. A. Martinek, BA, RN, RVT, A. M. Correa, PhD, S. J. Swartz, MD, P. Srivaths, MD, and E. D. Brewer, MD.
Both true/false and multiple-choice questions are included. There is only one (1) correct answer for the multiple-choice test items. Answer all the questions as listed below. One-half (1/2) CME credit will be awarded for successful completion of this test with a grade of 80% or more.
While differing between states in 2014 the national median wait time for kidney transplantation in the pediatric population was ____ months.
4.8 9.6 11.2 14.0
In this study patient who had placement of synthetic grafts were included.
True False
All of the following were studied, except
finger pressures before and after arterial compression cephalic vein size in three locations brachial and radial artery sizes patency of brachial, axillary and subclavian veins
The majority of the patients were:
Asian Caucasian African American Hispanic
The major cause of ESRD in this population was
Horseshoe kidney congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract glomerulonephritis/vasculitis other or unknown
According to the most recent national data from the USRDS, of AVFs created from June 2014 to May 2015 _____ % failed to mature sufficiently for use at dialysis.
35.9 23.6 12.2 43.5
Instructions:
CME tests are offered only online at www.svunet.org. SVU Members can complete the tests and earn CME for free. Nonmembers will be charged $40 per CME test taken. All exams for SVU CME must be completed by June 30, 2021. If requesting AMA PRA Category 1 CME CreditTM, exam must be completed by June 2, 2020