FMC TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
When should alarm and pressure holding test be performed on dialysis machine -
Correct Answers -Before each treatment
In order to determine the adequacy of a dialysis treatment which of these laboratory
values should be evaluated - Correct Answers -Blood urea nitrogen
What is the purpose of maintaining a log of water quality checks - Correct Answers -To
prove safe water has been documented
When is the correct time to draw a post bun - Correct Answers -Before returning the
patient's blood
Which of these parameters on the hemodialysis machine must be verified pretreatment
buy an external measuring device - Correct Answers -PH and connectivity
The heater on the hemodialysis machine has a malfunction and as a result the
temperature of the dialysis has risen above 105 Fahrenheit what complication is likely to
occur - Correct Answers -Hemolysis
The patient has completed their treatment the PCT SS the patient to the scale to be
weighed suddenly the patient tells the PCT she does not feel well she complains of
being dizzy what should the PCT do next - Correct Answers -Call the nurse to assist a
patient
The purpose of reverse osmosis device is - Correct Answers -To provide high-quality
high quantity water
It is important to monitor pump pressure on the reverse osmosis device to - Correct
Answers -Determine changes that may affect product or waste water flow
The water softner exchanges sodium ions for - Correct Answers -Calcium and
magnesium ions
When teaching a patient about prevention of hypotension during the treatment the nurse
should include which of these instructions - Correct Answers -Always take prescribed
medication at least 30 minutes prior to treatment
, Which of the following has the highest potassium content - Correct Answers -Bananas
orange juice and salt
The group of symptoms that include feelings of fainting and double vision irritated and
hunger may be associated with what patient complication - Correct Answers -
Hypoglycemia
When caring for a patient who is Hepatitis B positive after disconnecting the bloodlines
what must the technician do before documenting - Correct Answers -Remove gloves
sanitize hands and put on a fresh pair of gloves
According to FMC policy the safe level for total chlorine is - Correct Answers -Less than
0.10PPM
The purpose of the carbon tanks in dialysis is to - Correct Answers -Remove chlorine
and chloramine from feed water
Join the setup all the dialysis machine A co-worker states that the PCT has
contaminated the circuit which of the following would be most likely source of
contamination - Correct Answers -The Bloodlines are in the prime bucket with open end
caps
The function of the blending valve in the water treatment system is to - Correct Answers
-Mix hot and cold water to achieve an acceptable temperature
Available weight gain is described as the - Correct Answers -Pretreatment weight minus
dry weight
Doing safety checks the technician notes the following which one requires intervention -
Correct Answers -Access and the patients face are covered
Use of a diasafe filters allows the production of - Correct Answers -Ultrapure dialysate
Which alarm will not stop the blood pump - Correct Answers -Blood pressure alarm
Dialysate used for in center hemodialysis is - Correct Answers -Non sterile and
biocompatible
The patient comes to dialysis with complaints of cramping since last treat. The clinician
should. - Correct Answers -Look at previous dialysis flow sheets to evaluate adjustment
of Target weight
Which component of the water treatment system must never be bypassed - Correct
Answers -carbon tanks
CORRECT ANSWERS
When should alarm and pressure holding test be performed on dialysis machine -
Correct Answers -Before each treatment
In order to determine the adequacy of a dialysis treatment which of these laboratory
values should be evaluated - Correct Answers -Blood urea nitrogen
What is the purpose of maintaining a log of water quality checks - Correct Answers -To
prove safe water has been documented
When is the correct time to draw a post bun - Correct Answers -Before returning the
patient's blood
Which of these parameters on the hemodialysis machine must be verified pretreatment
buy an external measuring device - Correct Answers -PH and connectivity
The heater on the hemodialysis machine has a malfunction and as a result the
temperature of the dialysis has risen above 105 Fahrenheit what complication is likely to
occur - Correct Answers -Hemolysis
The patient has completed their treatment the PCT SS the patient to the scale to be
weighed suddenly the patient tells the PCT she does not feel well she complains of
being dizzy what should the PCT do next - Correct Answers -Call the nurse to assist a
patient
The purpose of reverse osmosis device is - Correct Answers -To provide high-quality
high quantity water
It is important to monitor pump pressure on the reverse osmosis device to - Correct
Answers -Determine changes that may affect product or waste water flow
The water softner exchanges sodium ions for - Correct Answers -Calcium and
magnesium ions
When teaching a patient about prevention of hypotension during the treatment the nurse
should include which of these instructions - Correct Answers -Always take prescribed
medication at least 30 minutes prior to treatment
, Which of the following has the highest potassium content - Correct Answers -Bananas
orange juice and salt
The group of symptoms that include feelings of fainting and double vision irritated and
hunger may be associated with what patient complication - Correct Answers -
Hypoglycemia
When caring for a patient who is Hepatitis B positive after disconnecting the bloodlines
what must the technician do before documenting - Correct Answers -Remove gloves
sanitize hands and put on a fresh pair of gloves
According to FMC policy the safe level for total chlorine is - Correct Answers -Less than
0.10PPM
The purpose of the carbon tanks in dialysis is to - Correct Answers -Remove chlorine
and chloramine from feed water
Join the setup all the dialysis machine A co-worker states that the PCT has
contaminated the circuit which of the following would be most likely source of
contamination - Correct Answers -The Bloodlines are in the prime bucket with open end
caps
The function of the blending valve in the water treatment system is to - Correct Answers
-Mix hot and cold water to achieve an acceptable temperature
Available weight gain is described as the - Correct Answers -Pretreatment weight minus
dry weight
Doing safety checks the technician notes the following which one requires intervention -
Correct Answers -Access and the patients face are covered
Use of a diasafe filters allows the production of - Correct Answers -Ultrapure dialysate
Which alarm will not stop the blood pump - Correct Answers -Blood pressure alarm
Dialysate used for in center hemodialysis is - Correct Answers -Non sterile and
biocompatible
The patient comes to dialysis with complaints of cramping since last treat. The clinician
should. - Correct Answers -Look at previous dialysis flow sheets to evaluate adjustment
of Target weight
Which component of the water treatment system must never be bypassed - Correct
Answers -carbon tanks
