Clinical Annual Competency Exam – Fresenius
2023 Update Q&A
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by - ANS-Inadequate
Heparinization
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dia
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Clinical Annual Competency Exam – Fresenius
2023 Update Q&A
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by - ANS-Inadequate
Heparinization
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record
should include patients blood pressure and temperature both - ANS-Post reinfusion and
prior to disconnection
Individual acid containers should be labeled with - ANS-Chemical content
The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? -
ANS-Notify the RN
Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is
needed. - ANS-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? -
ANS-Notify the RN
Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity)
results can assist the staff member in - ANS-Assessment for possible clotting in the
dialyzer
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system? -
ANS-Circulation of water during the day only
A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is - ANS-Pressure
Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes - ANS-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 - ANS-Hypotension
If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should
the PCT do next? - ANS-Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator
Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance? - ANS-Surface area of the dialyzer
The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take? - ANSTurn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.
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