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The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by
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Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - correct answer-
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Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should includ e
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patients blood pressure and temperature both
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Chemical content - correct answer-Individual acid containers should be labeled with
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Notify the RN - correct answer-
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The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
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Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line) -
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Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed.
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Notify the RN - correct answer-
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The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in dist ress.
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What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
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Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist t he f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
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Circulation of water during the day only - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
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Pressure - correct answer-A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
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, Palpating for a thrill - correct answer-Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes
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Hypotension - correct answer- f f f
A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feelingdizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms a re most
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likely to indicate that the patient has
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Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator - correct answer-
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If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do n ext?
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Surface area of the dialyzer - correct answer-Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
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Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. - correct answer-
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The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
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Calcium and magnesium - correct answer-Softener tanks remove
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Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f f f
During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action should be completed on the dialysis machin e
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Low clearance, hold heparin dose - correct answer-
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The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a Time
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Either with or against the flow of blood - correct answer-The arterial needle is placed
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Priming the dialyzer venous end up - correct answer-f f f f f f f f
An important factor in achieving adequacy during machine set up is
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EXAM–FRESENIUSQUESTIONSWITH f f f f
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Inadequate Heparinization - correct answer- f f f f
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by
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Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - correct answer-
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Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should includ e
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patients blood pressure and temperature both
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Chemical content - correct answer-Individual acid containers should be labeled with
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Notify the RN - correct answer-
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The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
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Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line) -
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Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed.
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Notify the RN - correct answer-
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The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in dist ress.
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What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
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Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist t he f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
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Circulation of water during the day only - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
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Pressure - correct answer-A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
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, Palpating for a thrill - correct answer-Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes
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Hypotension - correct answer- f f f
A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feelingdizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms a re most
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likely to indicate that the patient has
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Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator - correct answer-
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If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do n ext?
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Surface area of the dialyzer - correct answer-Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
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Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. - correct answer-
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The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
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Calcium and magnesium - correct answer-Softener tanks remove
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Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. - correct answer- f f f f f f f f f f f
During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action should be completed on the dialysis machin e
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before the machine is used by another patient?
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Low clearance, hold heparin dose - correct answer-
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The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a Time
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KECN. TIME KECN
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Either with or against the flow of blood - correct answer-The arterial needle is placed
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Priming the dialyzer venous end up - correct answer-f f f f f f f f
An important factor in achieving adequacy during machine set up is
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