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FRESENIUS PCT NEW HIRE EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!!
How is a large/major blood leak treated? - ANSWER-In
the case of a large/major blood leak, where the dialysate
appears bloody or blood tinged, do not
return the blood
recommend weight gain for pt? - ANSWER-1.5-2.0 kg/day
Av graft advantages? - ANSWER-Large surface area for
cannulation
Technically easy to cannulate
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Healing time is short
Variety shapes and configurations
Easy to implant, construct, and surgically repair
Av graft disadvantages? - ANSWER-Increased rate of
stenosis; increased clotting
Increased infection rates
Increased bleed time at the end of a treatment
Require replacement, especially if the cannulation sites
are not rotated
No collateral circulation develops
CVC advantages? - ANSWER-Immediate use after
verification of placement Higher
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No need for patient to achieve hemostasis at the end of
treatment
CVC Disadvantages? - ANSWER-Higher potential for air
embolism
Prone to infection and clotting
Last option and sometimes only option for patients
Lower BFRs=increased treatment time to improve
adequacy
Long-term use can lead to major vessel stenosis
Reversing the lines will cause increased recirculation and
decreased adequacy
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Av fistula advantgates? - ANSWER-Uses the patient's own
vessels Length of time to
Requires one anastomosis Isometric exercises may aid in
development
Longer life span Lower
Decreased rate of complications
Collateral circulation develops
Av fistuala disadvantages? - ANSWER-Length of time to
develop - generally 1-4 months
Lower blood flows are sometimes necessary when the
fistula is immature; results poor clearance
Collateral circulation develops
Isometric exercises may aid in development
FRESENIUS PCT NEW HIRE EXAM NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
100%CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!!
How is a large/major blood leak treated? - ANSWER-In
the case of a large/major blood leak, where the dialysate
appears bloody or blood tinged, do not
return the blood
recommend weight gain for pt? - ANSWER-1.5-2.0 kg/day
Av graft advantages? - ANSWER-Large surface area for
cannulation
Technically easy to cannulate
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Healing time is short
Variety shapes and configurations
Easy to implant, construct, and surgically repair
Av graft disadvantages? - ANSWER-Increased rate of
stenosis; increased clotting
Increased infection rates
Increased bleed time at the end of a treatment
Require replacement, especially if the cannulation sites
are not rotated
No collateral circulation develops
CVC advantages? - ANSWER-Immediate use after
verification of placement Higher
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No need for patient to achieve hemostasis at the end of
treatment
CVC Disadvantages? - ANSWER-Higher potential for air
embolism
Prone to infection and clotting
Last option and sometimes only option for patients
Lower BFRs=increased treatment time to improve
adequacy
Long-term use can lead to major vessel stenosis
Reversing the lines will cause increased recirculation and
decreased adequacy
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Av fistula advantgates? - ANSWER-Uses the patient's own
vessels Length of time to
Requires one anastomosis Isometric exercises may aid in
development
Longer life span Lower
Decreased rate of complications
Collateral circulation develops
Av fistuala disadvantages? - ANSWER-Length of time to
develop - generally 1-4 months
Lower blood flows are sometimes necessary when the
fistula is immature; results poor clearance
Collateral circulation develops
Isometric exercises may aid in development
