FRESENIUS CLINICAL ANNUAL COMPETENCY EXAM | HIGHER EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM
2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR | VERIFIED Q&A | ADVANCED LEARNERS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
FRESENIUS
CLINICAL COMPETENCY
2026/2027
Fresenius Clinical Annual Competency Exam
Higher Education and Professional Curriculum
2026/2027 Academic Year | Verified Q&A for Advanced Learners
and Healthcare Professionals | Annual Competency
150Q VERIFIED NEWEST EXAM RATIONALES
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 ADV LEARNERS
INCLUDES:
• Dialysis Principles, ESRD, Hemodialysis Machine, Water Treatment, Infection Control
• Patient Assessment, Vascular Access, Complications, Medications, Emergency Response
• 150 Verified Questions + Answers + Detailed Rationales | Annual Competency
• Professional Study Guide | Borders + Page Numbers | 2026/2027 Edition
Fresenius Clinical Annual Competency Exam | Not affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care
Confidential Study Guide - Educational Purposes Only | 2026/2027 Edition
,ESRD Dialysis Principles Machine Water Treatment
Description: ESRD End-Stage Renal Disease criteria GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate <15 mL/min/1.73m2, indications for dialysis uremic syndrome pericarditis
encephalopathy, refractory hyperkalemia >6.5, fluid overload pulmonary edema unresponsive to diuretics, severe metabolic acidosis pH <7.1, hemodialysis principles
diffusion solute moves from area high concentration to low concentration across semipermeable membrane dialyzer, osmosis water moves from low solute to high solute,
ultrafiltration fluid removal hydrostatic pressure gradient TMP transmembrane pressure, dialysis adequacy Kt/V, dialysis machine Fresenius 2008K 2008T components
blood circuit blood pump heparin pump arterial pressure venous pressure air detector venous clamp, dialysate circuit concentrate proportioning conductivity temperature
heater deaeration, alarms blood leak optical sensor, arterial -250 mmHg venous 250 mmHg high pressure, conductivity 12-16 mS/cm, temperature 35-39C, water treatment
for dialysis pretreatment multimedia filter carbon tank removes chlorine chloramine water softener removes calcium magnesium RO Reverse Osmosis removes 90%
contaminants DI Deionization polishing, distribution loop, AAMI water quality standards AAMI RD52 chemical contaminants action level, bacteria <100 CFU/mL colony
forming units, endotoxin <0.25 EU/mL LAL test, dialysate quality bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.5 EU/mL ultrapure dialysate bacteria <0.1 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.03
EU/mL.
Vascular Access Patient Assessment Complications Medications
Description: Vascular access types AV fistula arteriovenous fistula surgical anastomosis artery vein usually radial artery cephalic vein gold standard best patency lowest
infection assessment thrill palpable vibration bruit auscultated continuous, need 6-8 weeks maturation, AV graft synthetic PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene bridge between
artery vein faster use 2-3 weeks higher thrombosis infection, central venous catheter temporary non-tunneled internal jugular subclavian femoral temporary <3 weeks,
tunneled cuffed permanent internal jugular high infection risk care aseptic technique chlorhexidine cap change, KDOQI guidelines fistula first, patient assessment
pre-dialysis weight compare to dry weight target weight without excess fluid, vital signs BP HR temperature, edema lung crackles, labs BUN creatinine electrolytes
potassium calcium phosphorus PTH hemoglobin, medication review, during dialysis monitoring vital signs q30 min symptoms cramps nausea headache chest pain,
post-dialysis weight vital signs bleeding from access, complications hypotension most common 20-30% due to rapid fluid removal high UF rate, management
Trendelenburg position legs elevated decrease UFR stop UF give 100-250 mL normal saline bolus, muscle cramps hypertonic saline, nausea vomiting, headache
disequilibrium syndrome, itching, complications access thrombosis stenosis infection, medications heparin anticoagulation bolus 1000 units maintenance 500-1000
units/hour prevents clotting in extracorporeal circuit, reversal protamine, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents EPO epoetin alfa darbepoetin treats anemia CKD target Hgb
10-11, iron, vitamin D calcitriol, phosphate binders calcium carbonate sevelamer, antihypertensives hold before dialysis.
Infection Control Emergency Response Fresenius Competency
Description: Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene before after patient contact gloves gown mask, bloodborne pathogens HBV Hepatitis B vaccination
screening monthly HBsAg HBsAb, dedicated room machine for HBsAg positive patients, HCV Hepatitis C screening semi-annual, HIV screening, disinfection environmental
surfaces bleach 1:100, dialysis machine disinfection chemical heat, Fresenius machine disinfection citric acid heat bleach, emergency response air embolism rare but fatal
venous air entry symptoms chest pain dyspnea cough, management clamp venous line stop blood pump Trendelenburg left lateral decubitus Trendelenburg traps air in
right ventricle apex prevents pulmonary artery, give oxygen, hemolysis pink blood in venous line hyperkalemia chest pain, stop dialysis do not return blood, anaphylaxis
dialyzer reaction Type A immediate dyspnea chest pain Type B mild back chest pain 20 min, stop dialysis, allergic reaction latex, cardiac arrest code blue, power failure
hand crank blood pump return blood, annual competency validation Fresenius clinical competencies include hand hygiene infection control, machine operation, vascular
access cannulation, patient assessment, emergency procedures, documentation, quality assurance, patient safety goals.
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,Question 1: Q1: ESRD - End-Stage Renal Disease criteria and indications for dialysis?
A. ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis, Fresenius dialysis provider
B. GFR <60 ESRD
C. No criteria ESRD
D. Only hyperkalemia ESRD
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis,
Fresenius dialysis provider
RATIONALE:
Rationale: ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis, Fresenius dialysis provider. Per Fresenius
Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards for
dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare professionals.
Question 2: Q2: Hemodialysis principles - diffusion osmosis ultrafiltration?
A. No ultrafiltration hemodialysis
B. Only diffusion hemodialysis
C. Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis water moves, ultrafiltration fluid
removal via pressure gradient
D. Only osmosis hemodialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis
water moves, ultrafiltration fluid removal via pressure gradient
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis water moves, ultrafiltration fluid removal via
pressure gradient. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 3: Q3: Dialysis machine - components and alarms?
A. Only blood pump dialysis machine
B. No alarms dialysis machine
C. No components dialysis machine
D. Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure conductivity temperature,
Fresenius 2008K machine
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure
conductivity temperature, Fresenius 2008K machine
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure conductivity temperature, Fresenius
2008K machine. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 4: Q4: Water treatment for dialysis - RO and water quality?
A. No water treatment dialysis
B. Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin
<0.25 EU/mL
C. Only carbon filter water treatment
D. No RO needed dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards
bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.25 EU/mL
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.25
EU/mL. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and
healthcare professionals.
Question 5: Q5: Vascular access - AV fistula graft catheter care?
A. Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic technique, KDOQI guidelines
B. Only catheter vascular access
C. No fistula vascular access
D. No care needed vascular access
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic
technique, KDOQI guidelines
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic technique, KDOQI guidelines. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 6: Q6: Dialysis complications - hypotension cramps and management?
A. Only hypotension complication
B. No complications dialysis
C. Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache, management Trendelenburg fluids reduce
UF rate, saline bolus
D. No management complications
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, CORRECT ANSWER: C. Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache,
management Trendelenburg fluids reduce UF rate, saline bolus
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache, management Trendelenburg fluids reduce UF rate,
saline bolus. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and
healthcare professionals.
Question 7: Q7: Medications in dialysis - heparin and erythropoietin?
A. Only heparin medications dialysis
B. No medications dialysis
C. No heparin dialysis
D. Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D, phosphate binders, antihypertensives
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D,
phosphate binders, antihypertensives
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D, phosphate binders, antihypertensives. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 8: Q8: Infection control - dialysis and bloodborne pathogens?
A. No infection control dialysis
B. Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius
infection control policies
C. Only hand hygiene infection control
D. No screening infection control dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg
positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius infection control policies
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius infection
control policies. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 9: Q9: Patient assessment - pre during post dialysis?
A. Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS, documentation, Fresenius clinical
competencies
B. No assessment dialysis
C. Only pre-assessment dialysis
D. No post assessment dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS,
documentation, Fresenius clinical competencies
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS, documentation, Fresenius clinical competencies. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 10: Q10: Emergency response - dialysis emergency procedures?
A. Only cardiac arrest emergency dialysis
B. No emergency response dialysis
C. Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, emergency
equipment, Fresenius emergency protocols
D. No air embolism protocol dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis,
cardiac arrest, emergency equipment, Fresenius emergency protocols
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, emergency equipment,
Fresenius emergency protocols. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for
advanced learners and healthcare professionals.
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2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR | VERIFIED Q&A | ADVANCED LEARNERS & HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
FRESENIUS
CLINICAL COMPETENCY
2026/2027
Fresenius Clinical Annual Competency Exam
Higher Education and Professional Curriculum
2026/2027 Academic Year | Verified Q&A for Advanced Learners
and Healthcare Professionals | Annual Competency
150Q VERIFIED NEWEST EXAM RATIONALES
ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 ADV LEARNERS
INCLUDES:
• Dialysis Principles, ESRD, Hemodialysis Machine, Water Treatment, Infection Control
• Patient Assessment, Vascular Access, Complications, Medications, Emergency Response
• 150 Verified Questions + Answers + Detailed Rationales | Annual Competency
• Professional Study Guide | Borders + Page Numbers | 2026/2027 Edition
Fresenius Clinical Annual Competency Exam | Not affiliated with Fresenius Medical Care
Confidential Study Guide - Educational Purposes Only | 2026/2027 Edition
,ESRD Dialysis Principles Machine Water Treatment
Description: ESRD End-Stage Renal Disease criteria GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate <15 mL/min/1.73m2, indications for dialysis uremic syndrome pericarditis
encephalopathy, refractory hyperkalemia >6.5, fluid overload pulmonary edema unresponsive to diuretics, severe metabolic acidosis pH <7.1, hemodialysis principles
diffusion solute moves from area high concentration to low concentration across semipermeable membrane dialyzer, osmosis water moves from low solute to high solute,
ultrafiltration fluid removal hydrostatic pressure gradient TMP transmembrane pressure, dialysis adequacy Kt/V, dialysis machine Fresenius 2008K 2008T components
blood circuit blood pump heparin pump arterial pressure venous pressure air detector venous clamp, dialysate circuit concentrate proportioning conductivity temperature
heater deaeration, alarms blood leak optical sensor, arterial -250 mmHg venous 250 mmHg high pressure, conductivity 12-16 mS/cm, temperature 35-39C, water treatment
for dialysis pretreatment multimedia filter carbon tank removes chlorine chloramine water softener removes calcium magnesium RO Reverse Osmosis removes 90%
contaminants DI Deionization polishing, distribution loop, AAMI water quality standards AAMI RD52 chemical contaminants action level, bacteria <100 CFU/mL colony
forming units, endotoxin <0.25 EU/mL LAL test, dialysate quality bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.5 EU/mL ultrapure dialysate bacteria <0.1 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.03
EU/mL.
Vascular Access Patient Assessment Complications Medications
Description: Vascular access types AV fistula arteriovenous fistula surgical anastomosis artery vein usually radial artery cephalic vein gold standard best patency lowest
infection assessment thrill palpable vibration bruit auscultated continuous, need 6-8 weeks maturation, AV graft synthetic PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene bridge between
artery vein faster use 2-3 weeks higher thrombosis infection, central venous catheter temporary non-tunneled internal jugular subclavian femoral temporary <3 weeks,
tunneled cuffed permanent internal jugular high infection risk care aseptic technique chlorhexidine cap change, KDOQI guidelines fistula first, patient assessment
pre-dialysis weight compare to dry weight target weight without excess fluid, vital signs BP HR temperature, edema lung crackles, labs BUN creatinine electrolytes
potassium calcium phosphorus PTH hemoglobin, medication review, during dialysis monitoring vital signs q30 min symptoms cramps nausea headache chest pain,
post-dialysis weight vital signs bleeding from access, complications hypotension most common 20-30% due to rapid fluid removal high UF rate, management
Trendelenburg position legs elevated decrease UFR stop UF give 100-250 mL normal saline bolus, muscle cramps hypertonic saline, nausea vomiting, headache
disequilibrium syndrome, itching, complications access thrombosis stenosis infection, medications heparin anticoagulation bolus 1000 units maintenance 500-1000
units/hour prevents clotting in extracorporeal circuit, reversal protamine, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents EPO epoetin alfa darbepoetin treats anemia CKD target Hgb
10-11, iron, vitamin D calcitriol, phosphate binders calcium carbonate sevelamer, antihypertensives hold before dialysis.
Infection Control Emergency Response Fresenius Competency
Description: Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene before after patient contact gloves gown mask, bloodborne pathogens HBV Hepatitis B vaccination
screening monthly HBsAg HBsAb, dedicated room machine for HBsAg positive patients, HCV Hepatitis C screening semi-annual, HIV screening, disinfection environmental
surfaces bleach 1:100, dialysis machine disinfection chemical heat, Fresenius machine disinfection citric acid heat bleach, emergency response air embolism rare but fatal
venous air entry symptoms chest pain dyspnea cough, management clamp venous line stop blood pump Trendelenburg left lateral decubitus Trendelenburg traps air in
right ventricle apex prevents pulmonary artery, give oxygen, hemolysis pink blood in venous line hyperkalemia chest pain, stop dialysis do not return blood, anaphylaxis
dialyzer reaction Type A immediate dyspnea chest pain Type B mild back chest pain 20 min, stop dialysis, allergic reaction latex, cardiac arrest code blue, power failure
hand crank blood pump return blood, annual competency validation Fresenius clinical competencies include hand hygiene infection control, machine operation, vascular
access cannulation, patient assessment, emergency procedures, documentation, quality assurance, patient safety goals.
Page 2 - Fresenius Clinical 150Q 2026/2027
,Question 1: Q1: ESRD - End-Stage Renal Disease criteria and indications for dialysis?
A. ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis, Fresenius dialysis provider
B. GFR <60 ESRD
C. No criteria ESRD
D. Only hyperkalemia ESRD
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis,
Fresenius dialysis provider
RATIONALE:
Rationale: ESRD GFR <15 mL/min, uremic symptoms, hyperkalemia, fluid overload, metabolic acidosis indications for dialysis, Fresenius dialysis provider. Per Fresenius
Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards for
dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare professionals.
Question 2: Q2: Hemodialysis principles - diffusion osmosis ultrafiltration?
A. No ultrafiltration hemodialysis
B. Only diffusion hemodialysis
C. Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis water moves, ultrafiltration fluid
removal via pressure gradient
D. Only osmosis hemodialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis
water moves, ultrafiltration fluid removal via pressure gradient
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Hemodialysis diffusion solute moves from high to low concentration across semipermeable membrane, osmosis water moves, ultrafiltration fluid removal via
pressure gradient. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 3: Q3: Dialysis machine - components and alarms?
A. Only blood pump dialysis machine
B. No alarms dialysis machine
C. No components dialysis machine
D. Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure conductivity temperature,
Fresenius 2008K machine
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure
conductivity temperature, Fresenius 2008K machine
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dialysis machine components blood pump dialysate delivery, alarms blood leak air detector arterial venous pressure conductivity temperature, Fresenius
2008K machine. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 4: Q4: Water treatment for dialysis - RO and water quality?
A. No water treatment dialysis
B. Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin
<0.25 EU/mL
C. Only carbon filter water treatment
D. No RO needed dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards
bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.25 EU/mL
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Water treatment carbon filter water softener RO reverse osmosis DI deionization, AAMI water quality standards bacteria <100 CFU/mL endotoxin <0.25
EU/mL. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and
healthcare professionals.
Question 5: Q5: Vascular access - AV fistula graft catheter care?
A. Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic technique, KDOQI guidelines
B. Only catheter vascular access
C. No fistula vascular access
D. No care needed vascular access
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic
technique, KDOQI guidelines
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Vascular access AV fistula gold standard thrill bruit, AV graft synthetic, catheter temporary infection risk care aseptic technique, KDOQI guidelines. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 6: Q6: Dialysis complications - hypotension cramps and management?
A. Only hypotension complication
B. No complications dialysis
C. Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache, management Trendelenburg fluids reduce
UF rate, saline bolus
D. No management complications
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, CORRECT ANSWER: C. Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache,
management Trendelenburg fluids reduce UF rate, saline bolus
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dialysis complications hypotension most common due to rapid fluid removal, cramps, nausea, headache, management Trendelenburg fluids reduce UF rate,
saline bolus. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and
healthcare professionals.
Question 7: Q7: Medications in dialysis - heparin and erythropoietin?
A. Only heparin medications dialysis
B. No medications dialysis
C. No heparin dialysis
D. Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D, phosphate binders, antihypertensives
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D,
phosphate binders, antihypertensives
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Medications heparin anticoagulation prevents clotting in circuit, erythropoietin EPO treats anemia, vitamin D, phosphate binders, antihypertensives. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 8: Q8: Infection control - dialysis and bloodborne pathogens?
A. No infection control dialysis
B. Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius
infection control policies
C. Only hand hygiene infection control
D. No screening infection control dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg
positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius infection control policies
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Infection control standard precautions hand hygiene, HBV HCV HIV screening, dedicated machines for HBsAg positive, disinfection bleach, Fresenius infection
control policies. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of
Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners
and healthcare professionals.
Question 9: Q9: Patient assessment - pre during post dialysis?
A. Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS, documentation, Fresenius clinical
competencies
B. No assessment dialysis
C. Only pre-assessment dialysis
D. No post assessment dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS,
documentation, Fresenius clinical competencies
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Patient assessment pre-dialysis weight VS edema labs, during monitoring VS symptoms, post weight VS, documentation, Fresenius clinical competencies. Per
Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for advanced learners and healthcare
professionals.
Question 10: Q10: Emergency response - dialysis emergency procedures?
A. Only cardiac arrest emergency dialysis
B. No emergency response dialysis
C. Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, emergency
equipment, Fresenius emergency protocols
D. No air embolism protocol dialysis
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis,
cardiac arrest, emergency equipment, Fresenius emergency protocols
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Emergency response air embolism clamp venous line Trendelenburg left lateral, hemolysis stop dialysis, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, emergency equipment,
Fresenius emergency protocols. Per Fresenius Medical Care clinical policies, KDOQI Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines, AAMI Association for
Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards for dialysis water and equipment, and Fresenius 2008K operator manual and annual competency requirements for
advanced learners and healthcare professionals.
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