Fresenius Nurse Final Exam Part 2 questions with correct answers

What must be evaluated and documented pre-tx? - Ans Ambulation status, mental status, pre-weight, bp sitting and standing if patient is able, temperature, heart rate and rhythm, respirations, edema, GI status, skin color, access evaluation, hospitalizations since last tx, any new complaints or life changes What must be evaluated and documented during tx? - Ans Current time of evaluation, bp, BFR, DFR, safety checks, arterial/venous pressures, fluid removed/administered, access check-hemosafe device attached, patient's overall status, interventions, changes in dialysis presecription What must be evaluated and documented post-tx? - Ans Ambulation status, mental status, changes in condition, post weight, bp sitting and standing, temperature, heart rate and rhythm, respirations, edema, new complaints, evaluation of access including presence of thrill, condition of dressing Recommended body temperature range - Ans 96.4-98.9 What is the recommended interdialytic weight gain? - Ans 1.5-2.0 kg/day Signs and symptoms that EDW is too low (Too much fluid is being removed): - Ans Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, cramps, fatigue that sometimes persist until the next tx Signs and symptoms that EDW is too high (Not enough fluid is being removed): - Ans Htn, headaches, SOB, edema, distended neck veins