Clinical Annual Competency Exam - Fresenius 2023
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by
Inadequate Heparinization
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record
should include patients blood pressure and temperature both
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection
Individual acid containers should be labeled with
Chemical content
The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
Notify the RN
Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is
needed.
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be
secured on the venous line)
The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't
appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
Notify the RN
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity)
results can assist the staff member in
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
Circulation of water during the day only
A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
Pressure
Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes
Palpating for a thrill
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
Hypotension
If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should
the PCT do next?
Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator
Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
Surface area of the dialyzer
The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.
Softener tanks remove
Calcium and magnesium
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?
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine.
The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a
Time KECN. TIME KECN
Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by
Inadequate Heparinization
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record
should include patients blood pressure and temperature both
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection
Individual acid containers should be labeled with
Chemical content
The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
Notify the RN
Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is
needed.
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be
secured on the venous line)
The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't
appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
Notify the RN
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity)
results can assist the staff member in
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
Circulation of water during the day only
A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
Pressure
Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes
Palpating for a thrill
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
Hypotension
If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should
the PCT do next?
Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator
Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?
Surface area of the dialyzer
The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.
Softener tanks remove
Calcium and magnesium
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?
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine.
The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a
Time KECN. TIME KECN
