WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Management of pericarditis might include all of the following
EXPECT?
A. Controlled heparinization during dialysis.
B. Agressive blood pressure control.
C. Increased frequency of dialysis.
D. Use of anti-inflammatory drugs.. Answer: B
◉ A patient telephones the dialysis unit to complain of shortness of
breath. The technician is concerned because she realizes thst this
symptom is indicative of?
A. Cardiac problems
B. Disequilibrium syndrome
C. Fluid overload
D. High serum potassium. Answer: C
,◉ Which of the following organizations is primarily concerned with
providing the dialysis unit staff with educational opportunities for
continued professional growth and development?
A. Council of nephrology nurses and technicians (CNNT) of the national
kidney foundation.
B. American society of artifical internal organs (ASAIO)
C. American kidney fund. (AKF)
D. American society if nephrology (ASN). Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is NOT essential to the successful completion
of a research project?
A. Review of the literature in the problem area
B. Publication of results
C problem of definition
D. Obtaining permission of the unit manager and the study subject..
Answer: B
◉ Which of the following statements concerning feedback is
INCORRECT?
A. It should be given as soon after job performance as possible
B. It is ineffective when negative
,C. Is should be specific, description, and clear.
D. Is should be given when requested. Answer: B
◉ When a pyrogenic reaction occurs, the water treatment system should
be cultured for
A. Viruses
B. Gram- negative bacteria
C. Spores
D gram- positive bacteria. Answer: B
◉ In the event of a natural diaster ( earthquake, fire, flood) the primary
responsibility of the technicians in the dialysis setting Is the protection
of the?
A. Dialysis staff
B. Dialysis equipment
C. Pantients
D. Facility. Answer: C
◉ If the dialysis machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is
important to test for redidual formaldehyde after rinsing to minimize the
risk of?
, A. Potential for a pyrogenic reaction
B. Alteration of the chemical composition of the dialysis fluid.
C. Patient exposure to formaldehyde
D. Alteration of components in the machine.. Answer: C
◉ In hemodiakysis the most commonly used volume expander is 0.9%
NaCl. If this solution has the same effective osmolarity as body fluids
it's called?
A. Isotonic
B. hypertonic
C. Hypotonic
D. Monotonic. Answer: A
◉ Which of the following is NOT a possible sequela hepatitis B?
A. Chronic active or chronic persistent hepatitis
B. Cirrhosis
C. Pancreatitis
D. Liver cancer. Answer: C