Fresenius Hemodialysis Study Guide Exam Questions and Correct Answers

Fresenius Hemodialysis Study Guide Exam Questions and Correct Answer


1. Three pieces of personal protective equipment that are mandatory for use in the patien
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t care area are:: Gown, gloves, face shield
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2. The function of Erythropoietin is: Stimulate production of RBC's, tells bone marrow to
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make RBC's s



3. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by: most commonly a viral infection
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4. Max Chlorine level in H2O room: 0.09 ppm
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5. Albumin is: a protein that helps fight infections and aids in healing and tissue formation.
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Gets fluid back into the blood, an osmotic agent.
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6. HD patient range for Albumin: e 4.0
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7. Potassium is: an electrolyte that regulates cardiac action s s s s s s s



8. HD patient range for Potassium: 3.5-6.0
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9. Hemoglobin is: what carries oxygen and iron from the lungs to vital organs s s s s s s s s s s s s



10. HD patient range for Hemoglobin: 10-11
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11. Phosphorus is: what keeps bones and heart healthy if in balance, has an inverse rela s s s s s s s s s s s s s s



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12. HD patient range for Phosphorus: 3-5.5
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13. spKT/V is: what tells if the patient is receiving adequate dialysis, clearance times time of tx in
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minutes divided by volume in (L) of urea distribution
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14. HD patient range for spKT/V: e1.4
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15. iPTH is: what balances Ca and Phos, elevated Phos causes elevated PTH, leads to bon
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e and heart damage
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16. HD patient range for iPTH: 150-600
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17. Calcium (corrected) is: a mineral that keeps bones and muscles healthy
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18. HD patient range for Calcium (corrected): 200-300
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19. Hep B may be transmitted in a dialysis unit because it is transmitted via: blood
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20. There are specific procedures to control the spread of Hepatitis in the dialysis unit.Wh
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at are they?: PPE use, hand washing, decontamination, disposal of supplies
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21. The four organs of the urinary tract are: Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra (this is the flow pa
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, th order as well)
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22. Osmosis is: Movement of FLUID through a semi-
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permeable membrane from and area of LOW SOLUTE to an area of HIGH SOLUTE concentra
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tion
23. Machines and chairs are cleaned with
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routinely.: bleach 1:100 s s



24. 1:10 bleach solution is used for spills of blood greater than: 10 mL
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25. The dialysate should be checked for what 3 things prior to starting each treatment?: p
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H, conductivity and temperature
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2s/s
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