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Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWER-bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - ANSWER-blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - ANSWER--air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor -check dialysate connections, bleach machine what is an appropriate interventions wit...

Chlorine/Chloramine testing: - ANSWER-When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - ANSWER-- Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues - Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes - May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recov...

Explain the four transport mechanisms that play a role in hemodialysis - ANSWER-Ultrafiltration: Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane (SPM) membrane Convection: Solutes dragged across SPM along with fluid Diffusion: Particles moves from area of high concentration to low Osmosis: Fluid moves from area of low to high concentration What are the kidneys' excretory functions? - ANSWER-To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance What are the kidne...

acceptable result for residual bleach - ANSWER-< 0.5 ppm Acceptable result for chlorine/chloramine testing - ANSWER-< or equal to 0.1 mg/L acceptable hardness test result - ANSWER-< 1 grain/gallon final dialysate conductivity - ANSWER-13-15.5 mS final dialysis pH - ANSWER-6.9-7.6 if dialysis conductivity is too low - ANSWER-hemolysis, bursting of blood cells, cranberry red blood if dialysate conductivity is too high - ANSWER-crenation, shriveling of blood cells, dark r...

Ultrafiltration - ANSWER-Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane Convection - ANSWER-Solutes dragged across semipermeable membrane along with fluid Diffusion - ANSWER-Particles move from area of high concentration to low Osmosis - ANSWER-Fluid moves from area of low to high concentration What are the kidneys' excretory functions? - ANSWER-To normalize electrolytes, remove wastes, provide fluid and nutrient balance What are the kidneys' endocrine functions? - ANSWER-Renin...

Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWER-bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - ANSWER-blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - ANSWER--air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor -check dialysate connections, bleach machine what is an appropriate interventions wit...

What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? - ANSWER-keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? - ANSWER-Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent infections Why is it important to know what caused your patient's CKD? - ANSWER-to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessments Kt/V: What is K? - ANSWER-clearance of urea What treatment fact...

What is the functional unit of the kidney? - ANSWER-The Nephron What are the two waste products that are filtered from the blood by a healthy kidney? - ANSWER-BUN and creatinine What is one of the leading causes of renal failure which frequently has no symptoms until the damage to the kidney has been done? - ANSWER-Hypertension The patient with chronic renal failure as several pathophysiological changes in the gastrointestinal tract. Manifestation of this might include: - ANSWER-Nausea ...

DAVITA PCT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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