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Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to
monitor
bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial
pressure.
blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation
-air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
,what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?
look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will
decrease
what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine
when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
The person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the
facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and
procedures is
Fa or designee
, Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require
additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include
patients who need help with or are unable to
both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand
crank in the event of a power failure ?
remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney
Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to
low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?
with meal