FRESENIUS ANNUAL COMPETENCY TEST
LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 HEMODIALYSIS
MACHINE OPERATION AND PATIENT CARE
SKILLS
◉ The action of Renin is to raise the blood pressure.
Answer: to raise the blood pressure.
◉ According to FMS policy, intravenous medications are permitted
to be pre-drawn how many hours before administration?
Answer: 4
◉ According to FMC policy, the safe level for total chlorine is
Answer: less than 0.10 ppm
◉ All of the following can contribute to hyperkalemia
Answer: Hemolysis, dietary indiscretion, blood transfusions
◉ The arterial needle is placed
Answer: Either with or against the flow of blood
, ◉ After the placement of a new central venous catheter, the patient
suddenly develops SOB, pain in the side, and unilateral distention of
the chest. Suspecting a possible catheter related complication, in
addition to notifying the physician, the RN should?
Answer: Immediately stop Tx
◉ The adequacy of a dialysis Tx may be compromised by?
Answer: Inadequate heparinization
◉ All of the following can contribute to hyperkalemia except
Answer: Diarrhea
◉ Bright cherry soda colored blood is noticed in the dialyzer. The
patient complains of SOB, HA, and burning at the needle site. In view
of these findings, the care giver should:
Answer: stop blood pump and do not return blood to patient
◉ Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians role in education is to?
Answer: Reinforce
◉ The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis is
Answer: bicarbonate.
LEARNING WORKBOOK 2026 HEMODIALYSIS
MACHINE OPERATION AND PATIENT CARE
SKILLS
◉ The action of Renin is to raise the blood pressure.
Answer: to raise the blood pressure.
◉ According to FMS policy, intravenous medications are permitted
to be pre-drawn how many hours before administration?
Answer: 4
◉ According to FMC policy, the safe level for total chlorine is
Answer: less than 0.10 ppm
◉ All of the following can contribute to hyperkalemia
Answer: Hemolysis, dietary indiscretion, blood transfusions
◉ The arterial needle is placed
Answer: Either with or against the flow of blood
, ◉ After the placement of a new central venous catheter, the patient
suddenly develops SOB, pain in the side, and unilateral distention of
the chest. Suspecting a possible catheter related complication, in
addition to notifying the physician, the RN should?
Answer: Immediately stop Tx
◉ The adequacy of a dialysis Tx may be compromised by?
Answer: Inadequate heparinization
◉ All of the following can contribute to hyperkalemia except
Answer: Diarrhea
◉ Bright cherry soda colored blood is noticed in the dialyzer. The
patient complains of SOB, HA, and burning at the needle site. In view
of these findings, the care giver should:
Answer: stop blood pump and do not return blood to patient
◉ Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians role in education is to?
Answer: Reinforce
◉ The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis is
Answer: bicarbonate.
