FRESENIUS CLINICAL COMPETENCY EXAM
2025 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
UPDATE)
◉ Individual acid containers should be labeled with. Answer:
Chemical content
◉ The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What
would the PCT do first? Answer: Notify the RN
◉ Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate
that an intervention is needed.. 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?. Answer: Notify the RN
◉ Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance
effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in.
Answer: Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
, ◉ Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the
water treatment system?. Answer: Circulation of water during the
day only
◉ A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is. Answer: Pressure
◉ Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes.
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. Answer: Hypotension
◉ If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood
is noted, what should the PCT do next?. Answer: Check the dialysate
effluent with a blood leak test indicator
◉ Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?. Answer:
Surface area of the dialyzer
◉ The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate
action to take?. Answer: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous
line.
2025 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS (LATEST
UPDATE)
◉ Individual acid containers should be labeled with. Answer:
Chemical content
◉ The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What
would the PCT do first? Answer: Notify the RN
◉ Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate
that an intervention is needed.. 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?. Answer: Notify the RN
◉ Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance
effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in.
Answer: Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
, ◉ Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the
water treatment system?. Answer: Circulation of water during the
day only
◉ A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is. Answer: Pressure
◉ Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes.
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. Answer: Hypotension
◉ If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood
is noted, what should the PCT do next?. Answer: Check the dialysate
effluent with a blood leak test indicator
◉ Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?. Answer:
Surface area of the dialyzer
◉ The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate
action to take?. Answer: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous
line.
