CORRECT SOLUTIONS| BEST GRADES GURANTEED.
1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when
handling machine prior to blood?
a) patient comfort
b) asepsis
c) universal precautions
d) HIV - --ANSWERS___c) universal precautions
2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use.
The test is positive for sterilant. This means the machine:
a) is sterile & bacteria free
b) needs further rinsing
c) needs more sterilant
d) is in conductivity - --ANSWERS___b) needs further rinsing
3.Choose the correct statement regarding serum abnormalities in renal failure:
a) creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are elevated
b) creatinine BUN creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus
are depressed
c) calcium & bicarbonate are elevated
d) calcium & bicarbonate are
depressed - --ANSWERS___a) creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are elevated
4.Hemodialysis requires a means to channel the patient's blood to the
hemodialyzer & then back to the body. It's called:
, a) vascular access
b) hemodialyzer
c) dialyzing fluid delivery system
d) infusion pump - --ANSWERS___a) vascular access
5.Which of the following is correct regarding a fistula?
a) usually created in the leg, near the ankle
b) usually created in the forearm, near the wrist
c) are made of salastic tubing
d) none of the above - --ANSWERS___b) usually created in the forearm,
near the wrist
6.Blood leak detectors are extremely sensitive & can determine:
a) blood type
b) amount of blood loss
c) blood leakage immediately
d) volume changes
e) serum potassium levels - --ANSWERS___c) blood leakage immediately
7.Which of the following foods are high in potassium?
a) milk, ice cream, yogurt
b) legumes, cheese, pizza
c) chips, colas, canned meat
d) bananas, tomatoes, oranges - --ANSWERS___d) bananas, tomatoes, oranges
8.What lab values are monitored for assessing bone disease?