Clinical annual competency FMC exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Studies conducted by the Center for disease control continue to prove that the single most important
means of preventing the spread of infection is - CORRECT ANSWERS Handwashing/sanitizing
The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bicarbonate
What PPE is required when performing venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves, full face
shield or mask, protective eyewear and fluid resistant gown
In addition to correctly labeling the concentrate containers to avoid error it is also mandatory to label to
concentrate delivery time at the - CORRECT ANSWERS Solution delivery system. Wall ports.
One way to establish a patient has orthostatic hypotension is to obtain a patient's - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sitting blood pressure followed by the patient's standing blood pressure
Which of the following has the highest potassium content - CORRECT ANSWERS Bananas,
orange juice, and salt substitutes
If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the patient care
technician do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test
indicator strip
A fistula is considered the access of choice because fistula - CORRECT ANSWERS Have the
lowest complication rate
, A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is - CORRECT ANSWERS Pressure
The carbon tank removes - CORRECT ANSWERS Chlorine and chloramines
The quality status report (qsr) Is a monthly report detailing quality outcomes as primary or secondary.
Primary quality outcomes are those that have the highest impact on patient survival. These include -
CORRECT ANSWERS Albumin, Hgb, phosphorus, adequacy, catheter rate
How long can mixed bicarbonate be kept for use without medical director approval and validation
procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS Must be used the same day it is mixed
A patient begins to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, and sudden hypotension , the blood is
bright red and translucent. The complication most likely occurring is - CORRECT ANSWERS
Hemolysis
If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmhg to -250 mmhg From the initiation of treatment, what
would be a possible cause - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypotension and vasoconstriction
What is likely to occur when flipping needles after cannulation - CORRECT ANSWERS
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN results can assist the staff member in - CORRECT
ANSWERS Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
Which of the following has the most impact on dialyzer clearance - CORRECT ANSWERS
Surface area of the dialyzer
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Studies conducted by the Center for disease control continue to prove that the single most important
means of preventing the spread of infection is - CORRECT ANSWERS Handwashing/sanitizing
The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Bicarbonate
What PPE is required when performing venipuncture - CORRECT ANSWERS Gloves, full face
shield or mask, protective eyewear and fluid resistant gown
In addition to correctly labeling the concentrate containers to avoid error it is also mandatory to label to
concentrate delivery time at the - CORRECT ANSWERS Solution delivery system. Wall ports.
One way to establish a patient has orthostatic hypotension is to obtain a patient's - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sitting blood pressure followed by the patient's standing blood pressure
Which of the following has the highest potassium content - CORRECT ANSWERS Bananas,
orange juice, and salt substitutes
If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the patient care
technician do next? - CORRECT ANSWERS Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test
indicator strip
A fistula is considered the access of choice because fistula - CORRECT ANSWERS Have the
lowest complication rate
, A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is - CORRECT ANSWERS Pressure
The carbon tank removes - CORRECT ANSWERS Chlorine and chloramines
The quality status report (qsr) Is a monthly report detailing quality outcomes as primary or secondary.
Primary quality outcomes are those that have the highest impact on patient survival. These include -
CORRECT ANSWERS Albumin, Hgb, phosphorus, adequacy, catheter rate
How long can mixed bicarbonate be kept for use without medical director approval and validation
procedures - CORRECT ANSWERS Must be used the same day it is mixed
A patient begins to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, and sudden hypotension , the blood is
bright red and translucent. The complication most likely occurring is - CORRECT ANSWERS
Hemolysis
If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmhg to -250 mmhg From the initiation of treatment, what
would be a possible cause - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypotension and vasoconstriction
What is likely to occur when flipping needles after cannulation - CORRECT ANSWERS
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN results can assist the staff member in - CORRECT
ANSWERS Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
Which of the following has the most impact on dialyzer clearance - CORRECT ANSWERS
Surface area of the dialyzer
