ABIM CERTIFICATION EXAM SCRIPT
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump
arterial pressure.. Answer: blockage of arterial blood flow from the
vascular access.
◉ what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation. Answer: -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
◉ what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?.
Answer: look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood
with air in the system.
◉ what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?. Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
◉ if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure
(TMP) will. Answer: decrease
, ◉ what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine. Answer: when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no
water acid or bicarb.
◉ the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of
the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable
policy and procedures is. Answer: Fa or designee
◉ Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may
require additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.
This will include patients who need help with or are unable to. Answer:
both b and c
◉ what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using
the hand crank in the event of a power failure ?. Answer: remove the
venous line for the line clamp
◉ Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic
Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with.
Answer: phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
◉ Poor wound healing is directly related to. Answer: low protein intake
◉ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from
being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?. Answer: with meal
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump
arterial pressure.. Answer: blockage of arterial blood flow from the
vascular access.
◉ what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation. Answer: -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
◉ what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?.
Answer: look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood
with air in the system.
◉ what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?. Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
◉ if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure
(TMP) will. Answer: decrease
, ◉ what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine. Answer: when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no
water acid or bicarb.
◉ the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of
the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable
policy and procedures is. Answer: Fa or designee
◉ Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may
require additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation.
This will include patients who need help with or are unable to. Answer:
both b and c
◉ what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using
the hand crank in the event of a power failure ?. Answer: remove the
venous line for the line clamp
◉ Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic
Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with.
Answer: phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
◉ Poor wound healing is directly related to. Answer: low protein intake
◉ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from
being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?. Answer: with meal
