FRESENIUS EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CORRECTLY ANSWERED

What bleach solution must all surfaces be cleaned with? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:100 What bleach solution is used to disinfect large blood spills? - CORRECT ANSWER 1:10 What is aseptic technique? - CORRECT ANSWER A set of practices and procedures performed under carefully controlled conditions with the goal of minimizing contamination by pathogens. List three blood borne pathogens that may be found in a dialysis unit? - CORRECT ANSWER Hep B, Hep C & HIV What is an exposure incident? - CORRECT ANSWER A blood/body fluid splash or spray occurring to the eyes, nose or mouth or to non-intact skin. A contaminated sharps injury is also considered an exposure incident. What steps should you take during an exposure incident? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Wash/rinse the area 2. Report incident to the clinical manager or charge nurse (if CM not present) 3. Seek medical treatment w/in 1-2 hrs (exposure tx and counseling) 4.OSHA documentation and workman's comp documentation as applies Why are Hep B patients dialyzed in isolation rooms? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hep B is extremely contagious -It can live outside the body for up to 7 days Why are Hep C patients dialyzed in the clinic area and not in isolation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hep C is not as contagious as Hep B -It does not survive very long on the outside of the body What blood test indicates infection with Hep B? - CORRECT ANSWER HbsAg is the test for the Hep B antigen. This indicates actual viral presence. Which blood test indicates the presence of immunity against Hep B? - CORRECT ANSWER HbsAb is the test for the antibodies. It indicates the presence of immunity against Hepatitis B. Which vaccine provides long-term immunity to Hep B? - CORRECT ANSWER Multiple injections of either Recombivax or Engerix vaccine. They help produce Hep B antibodies How is TB spread? - CORRECT ANSWER Airborne droplets from infected individuals How do you prevent TB in the clinic? - CORRECT ANSWER Active TB patients cannot dialyze in clinics. Pt must have 3