Clinical Annual Competency Exam - Fresenius (Complete Answered 2023/2024 study guide)

The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by - Correct Answer Inadequate Heparinization Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both - Correct Answer Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection Individual acid containers should be labeled with - Correct Answer Chemical content The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? - Correct Answer Notify the RN Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed. - Correct 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? - Correct Answer Notify the RN Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in - Correct Answer Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system? - Correct Answer Circulation of water during the day only A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is - Correct Answer Pressure Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes - Correct 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 - Correct Answer Hypotension If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do next? - Correct Answer Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance? - Correct Answer Surface area of the dialyzer