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FRESENIUS PCT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A red and warm vascular access may be a sign of - ANSWER-
infection
Pre treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes -
ANSWER-Palpating for a thrill
What three items of PPE are requires when performing
venipuncture? - ANSWER-gown, gloves and shield
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when
the needle is __________ after insertion. - ANSWER-flipped
When cannulating a new A-V fistula
always apply a ______
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stay at least _______ inches from the anastomosis - ANSWER-
tourniquet, 1 1/2 inches from the anastomosis
Pre-pump arterial pressure should not exceed - ANSWER--
250mm/Hg
Make sure access is stabilized and remains - ANSWER-
uncovered
The patient's venous needle has infiltrated, and another needle
needs to be inserted. You should insert the new needle ________
above the infiltration and apply _____ to the area. - ANSWER-
above, ice
When removing needles from an internal access the needle
safety device - ANSWER-should be engaged while removing
needles from patient's access
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis
treatment. - ANSWER-recirculation
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You should apply the access needle safety devices as the needle
is being: - ANSWER-removed from the access
An arterial pressure reading of negative ____ can cause blood to
hemolyze. - ANSWER-270
In which direction of blood flow should you place the patient's
arterial needle? - ANSWER-with/from the flow of blood
In which direction of blood flow should you place the venous
needle? - ANSWER-with
Report a blood pressure reading over ____ to the nurse. -
ANSWER-180/100
Report a pulse less than ___ or greater than ___ beats per minute
to the nurse. - ANSWER-60-100
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Before cannulating a patient's access, you should clean the site
for at least how long? - ANSWER-30 seconds
After cannulating an access , you should place the tape directly
over the _________ - ANSWER-wings
How long should you wait to initiate tx after administering a
heparin bolus? - ANSWER-3-5 minutes
Normal saline is used to remove _______ and ___ from the
extracorporeal circuit. - ANSWER-sterilant and air
Improperly primed dialyzer and blood lines can increase the risk
of - ANSWER-air embolism and clotting in the dialyzer
A low arterial alarm sound. The staff member should look for a
possible cause in the circuit from the _________ through to the
________ - ANSWER-arterial needles through the blood pump
FRESENIUS PCT EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A red and warm vascular access may be a sign of - ANSWER-
infection
Pre treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes -
ANSWER-Palpating for a thrill
What three items of PPE are requires when performing
venipuncture? - ANSWER-gown, gloves and shield
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when
the needle is __________ after insertion. - ANSWER-flipped
When cannulating a new A-V fistula
always apply a ______
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stay at least _______ inches from the anastomosis - ANSWER-
tourniquet, 1 1/2 inches from the anastomosis
Pre-pump arterial pressure should not exceed - ANSWER--
250mm/Hg
Make sure access is stabilized and remains - ANSWER-
uncovered
The patient's venous needle has infiltrated, and another needle
needs to be inserted. You should insert the new needle ________
above the infiltration and apply _____ to the area. - ANSWER-
above, ice
When removing needles from an internal access the needle
safety device - ANSWER-should be engaged while removing
needles from patient's access
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis
treatment. - ANSWER-recirculation
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You should apply the access needle safety devices as the needle
is being: - ANSWER-removed from the access
An arterial pressure reading of negative ____ can cause blood to
hemolyze. - ANSWER-270
In which direction of blood flow should you place the patient's
arterial needle? - ANSWER-with/from the flow of blood
In which direction of blood flow should you place the venous
needle? - ANSWER-with
Report a blood pressure reading over ____ to the nurse. -
ANSWER-180/100
Report a pulse less than ___ or greater than ___ beats per minute
to the nurse. - ANSWER-60-100
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Before cannulating a patient's access, you should clean the site
for at least how long? - ANSWER-30 seconds
After cannulating an access , you should place the tape directly
over the _________ - ANSWER-wings
How long should you wait to initiate tx after administering a
heparin bolus? - ANSWER-3-5 minutes
Normal saline is used to remove _______ and ___ from the
extracorporeal circuit. - ANSWER-sterilant and air
Improperly primed dialyzer and blood lines can increase the risk
of - ANSWER-air embolism and clotting in the dialyzer
A low arterial alarm sound. The staff member should look for a
possible cause in the circuit from the _________ through to the
________ - ANSWER-arterial needles through the blood pump
