FRESENIUS ANNUAL COMPETENCY TEST EXAM
PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY CONCEPTS
AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer.
Answer: Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance
effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
◉ Circulation of water during the day only.
Answer: Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in
the water treatment system?
◉ Pressure.
Answer: A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
◉ Palpating for a thrill.
Answer: Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access
includes
◉ Hypotension.
, Answer: A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feeling
dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms are most likely to
indicate that the patient has
◉ Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator.
Answer: If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible
blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?
◉ Surface area of the dialyzer.
Answer: Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
◉ Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line..
Answer: The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the
appropriate action to take?
◉ Calcium and magnesium.
Answer: Softener tanks remove
◉ Technical must perform a functional test on the machine..
Answer: During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action
should be completed on the dialysis machine before the machine is
used by another patient?
PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY CONCEPTS
AND REVISION NOTES
◉ Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer.
Answer: Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance
effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
◉ Circulation of water during the day only.
Answer: Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in
the water treatment system?
◉ Pressure.
Answer: A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
◉ Palpating for a thrill.
Answer: Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access
includes
◉ Hypotension.
, Answer: A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feeling
dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms are most likely to
indicate that the patient has
◉ Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator.
Answer: If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible
blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?
◉ Surface area of the dialyzer.
Answer: Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
◉ Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line..
Answer: The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the
appropriate action to take?
◉ Calcium and magnesium.
Answer: Softener tanks remove
◉ Technical must perform a functional test on the machine..
Answer: During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action
should be completed on the dialysis machine before the machine is
used by another patient?
