Clinical Annual Competency Exam – Fresenius
Questions With All Correct Answers
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
, 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
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. correct
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?
Low clearance, hold heparin dose correct answer -The following
KECN's are noted: the results indicate a
Questions With All Correct Answers
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
, 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
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. correct
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?
Low clearance, hold heparin dose correct answer -The following
KECN's are noted: the results indicate a
