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Inadequate Heparinization - CORRECT ANSWER--The adequacy of a
dialysis treatment may be compromised by
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - CORRECT ANSWER--
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients
dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and
temperature both
Chemical content - CORRECT ANSWER--Individual acid containers
should be labeled with
Notify the RN - CORRECT ANSWER--The patient complains of pain at
the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp
should be secured on the venous line) - CORRECT ANSWER--Which
of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an
intervention is needed.
Notify the RN - CORRECT ANSWER--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?
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer - CORRECT
ANSWER--Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance
effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
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Circulation of water during the day only - CORRECT ANSWER--Which
of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water
treatment system?
Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER--A major factor affecting ultrafiltration
is
Palpating for a thrill - CORRECT ANSWER--Pre-treatment evaluation
of an internal vascular access includes
Hypotension - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER--Which has the
most impact on dialyzer clearance?
Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. - CORRECT
ANSWER--The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the
appropriate action to take?
Calcium and magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER--Softener tanks
remove