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