Bonent CDC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How to manage Pericarditis: - Answer- controlled heparinization, increased frequency of dialysis, use of anti-inflammatory drugs A pt telephones the clinic to c/o s.o.b. this symptom is indicative of what? - Answer- fluid overload Which organization is primarily concerned with providing the unit staff with educational oppotunities? - Answer- Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians of the National Kidney Foundation All of these are essential to the successful completion of a research project:. - Answer- review literature in the problem area, problem definition, obtaining permission of the unit manager and study subjects When a pyrogenic reaction occurs, the water tx system should be cultured for: - Answer- gram-negative bacteria If a dialysys machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is important to test the for residual formaldehyde after rinsing to minimize the risk of : - Answer- pt exposure to formaldehyde In hemodialysis, the most commonly used volume expander is 0.9% NaCI. If this solution has the same effective osmolality as body fluids it is called: - Answer- Isotonic A possible sequela of hep B is : - Answer- Pancreatitis in the event of a MAJOR fire is discovered in an area occupied by pt's the first action should be to: - Answer- remove the pt's The greatest impact on the efficiency and safety of a hemodialysis tx is : - Answer- educated and motivated staff and properly maintained equipment Homeostasis is best defined as : - Answer- the steady state of internal enviroment Decreased glomerular filtration rate of the kidney may be due to all of the following: - Answer- shock, dehydration, cardiac decompensation Hemolysis of red blood cells will occur will occur if: - Answer- Hyperthermic fluid is delivered to the dialyzer The goal of anticoagulation in dialysis is to maintain the degree of anticoagulation at: - Answer- 1.5 to 2 times the baseline clotting studies