FRESENIUS ANNUAL COMPETENCY
EXAM ALREADY PASSED STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
⩥ Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis
treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature
both. Answer: Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection
⩥ Individual acid containers should be labeled with. Answer: Chemical
content
⩥ The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the
PCT do first?. Answer: Notify the RN
⩥ Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that
an intervention is needed.. Answer: 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?. Answer: Notify the RN
, ⩥ Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective
by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in. Answer:
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
⩥ Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water
treatment system?. Answer: Circulation of water during the day only
⩥ A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is. Answer: Pressure
⩥ Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes.
Answer: 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. Answer: Hypotension
⩥ If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is
noted, what should the PCT do next?. Answer: Check the dialysate
effluent with a blood leak test indicator
⩥ Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?. Answer: Surface
area of the dialyzer
⩥ The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action
to take?. Answer: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.
EXAM ALREADY PASSED STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
⩥ Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis
treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature
both. Answer: Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection
⩥ Individual acid containers should be labeled with. Answer: Chemical
content
⩥ The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the
PCT do first?. Answer: Notify the RN
⩥ Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that
an intervention is needed.. Answer: 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?. Answer: Notify the RN
, ⩥ Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective
by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in. Answer:
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
⩥ Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water
treatment system?. Answer: Circulation of water during the day only
⩥ A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is. Answer: Pressure
⩥ Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes.
Answer: 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. Answer: Hypotension
⩥ If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is
noted, what should the PCT do next?. Answer: Check the dialysate
effluent with a blood leak test indicator
⩥ Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?. Answer: Surface
area of the dialyzer
⩥ The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action
to take?. Answer: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.
