Clinical annual competency FMC

Studies conducted by the Center for disease control continue to prove that the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection is - Answer- Handwashing/sanitizing The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis - Answer- Bicarbonate What PPE is required when performing venipuncture - Answer- Gloves, full face shield or mask, protective eyewear and fluid resistant gown In addition to correctly labeling the concentrate containers to avoid error it is also mandatory to label to concentrate delivery time at the - Answer- Solution delivery system. Wall ports. One way to establish a patient has orthostatic hypotension is to obtain a patient's - Answer- Sitting blood pressure followed by the patient's standing blood pressure Which of the following has the highest potassium content - Answer- Bananas, orange juice, and salt substitutes If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the patient care technician do next? - Answer- Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator strip A fistula is considered the access of choice because fistula - Answer- Have the lowest complication rate A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is - Answer- Pressure The carbon tank removes - Answer- Chlorine and chloramines The quality status report (qsr) Is a monthly report detailing quality outcomes as primary or secondary. Primary quality outcomes are those that have the highest impact on patient survival. These include - Answer- Albumin, Hgb, phosphorus, adequacy, catheter rate How long can mixed bicarbonate be kept for use without medical director approval and validation procedures - Answer- Must be used the same day it is mixed A patient begins to experience shortness of breath, chest pain, and sudden hypotension , the blood is bright red and translucent. The complication most likely occurring is - Answer- Hemolysis If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmhg to -250 mmhg From the initiation of tre