QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
◉ If a dialysys machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is
important to test the for residual formaldehyde after rinsing to
minimize the risk of : Answer: pt exposure to formaldehyde
◉ In hemodialysis, the most commonly used volume expander is
0.9% NaCI. If this solution has the same effective osmolality as body
fluids it is called: Answer: Isotonic
◉ A possible sequela of hep B is : Answer: Pancreatitis
◉ in the event of a MAJOR fire is discovered in an area occupied by
pt's the first action should be to: Answer: remove the pt's
◉ The greatest impact on the efficiency and safety of a hemodialysis
tx is : Answer: educated and motivated staff and properly
maintained equipment
◉ Homeostasis is best defined as : Answer: the steady state of
internal enviroment
, ◉ Decreased glomerular filtration rate of the kidney may be due to
all of the following: Answer: shock, dehydration, cardiac
decompensation
◉ Hemolysis of red blood cells will occur will occur if: Answer:
Hyperthermic fluid is delivered to the dialyzer
◉ The goal of anticoagulation in dialysis is to maintain the degree of
anticoagulation at: Answer: 1.5 to 2 times the baseline clotting
studies
◉ The normal kidneys compensate for fluid loss by retaining:
Answer: Sodium and water
◉ The primary reason for anemia in chronic renal failure is: Answer:
decreased erythropoietin production
◉ Performance of a creatinine clearance test requires: Answer: a
timed urine collection and a serum creatinine measurement
◉ A cause of hemolysis during dialysis: Answer: Improper dialysate
preparation