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Clinical Annual Competency Exam – Fresenius 2023 Update Q&A

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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 documentati ... on 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. [Show More]

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