Question

Blood dialysis is usually carried out

• A. 2-3 times/week
• B. 5 times/week
• C. 10 times/week
• D. 4-5 times/week

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2-3 times/week

Hemodialysis or blood dialysis is a treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from the blood. During this process, the blood is pumped through soft tubes to a dialysis machine where it goes through a special filter called a dialyzer (also called an artificial kidney). As the blood is filtered, it is returned to the bloodstream. In-centre treatment time taken is 3 to 5 hours per 2 to 3 times a week. If done daily, treatment time would be 1½ to 2 hours. Thus the correct answer is '2-3 times/week'.