Osmosis - correct answersA process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a
semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus
equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane.
Sodium is used to estimate clearance of urea - correct answersWhich of the following is CORRECT about
online clearance (OLC) testing?
- OLC tests are completed eight times per treatment.
- OLC tests are used to project serum albumin levels.
- The result of an OLC test is known as a KECN with an expected range of 300 to 400
- sodium is used to estimate clearance of area
When leaving the patient station - correct answersWhen is a hand sanitizer okay to use?
- after using the restroom
- when hands are visibly soiled
- when caring for a C.diff patient
- when leaving the patient station
Improving the quality of life of patients - correct answersWhich of the following is included in Fresenius
Medical Care's mission statement?
- Improving the quality of life of patients
- adopting the practices of other successful medical facilities
- developing the best dialysis products
- increasing financial stability of Fresenius Medical Care
They help identify risks to patient safety and reduce the risk of patient injury - correct answersWhich of
the following is true about near misses?
- They do not have to be reported if no patient injury.
- They are not referred to as "good catches"
- They help identify staff members who are more likely to make mistakes.
- They help identify risks to patient safety and reduce the risk of patient injury
Hypoglycemia - correct answersA patient begins to experience, faintness double vision, and clammy
hands which of the following is the MOST likely cause?
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperglycemia
Urine flows from the kidneys, to the ureters, to the bladder, to the urethra. - correct answersWhat is the
path of urine flow through the urinary tract?
1.4 - correct answersWhat is Fresenius Medical Care's goal for a Spkt/v?
Diabetes - correct answersWhat is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease?
,Dry and unclamped - correct answersDuring treatment, transducer protectors must be kept _______
and _______
Fistula - correct answersYou must apply a tourniquet before cannulating which type of access?
- CVC
- fistula
- all access types
- graft
Arterial needle only - correct answersWhich vascular access needle(s) can be placed against the flow of
blood?
Conductivity - correct answersWhich of the following machine alarms does not stop the blood pump?
- Venous pressure
- arterial pressure
- air detector
- conductivity
It is ultrapure - correct answersWhich of the following is true about dialysate?
- It is ultrapure
- It contains urea
- It contains chlorine.
- It is sterile.
The projected Spkt/v is less than 1.4 - correct answersWhat does a yellow AMP light indicate?
- The machine is alarming.
- The projected Spkt/V is greater than 1.4
- movement across the dialyzer membrane is very good
- The projected Spkt/V is less than 1.4.
The sample cup must be rinsed 3x - correct answersWhich of the following is true about ultra low total
chlorine testing?
- The sample cup must be rinsed 3x.
- The sample port must run for 5 minutes.
- The RO must run for 10 minutes. - The sample must be 200 mL.
Less than 0.1 ppm - correct answersWhat is the limit for total chlorine?
Gloves, gown, face shield or mask and goggles - correct answersWhat PPE should you wear while
disinfecting a dialysis station or cleaning a blood spill?
Available weight - correct answersWhat is the term used for pre-treatment weight minus estimated dry
weight?
300ml - correct answersHow much saline should be kept in the saline bag at all times during the dialysis
treatment?
Aneurysm - correct answersBalloon or bulging of a weak spot in a blood vessel
, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - correct answersWhat does BUN stand for?
Clearance;K - correct answersThe amount of blood (in ml) that is completely cleared of a solute in one
minute of dialysis at a given blood and dialysate flow rate
Aneurysm - correct answersCan occur if needles are placed too often into the same small area of a
fistula
Staff members can leave the patient's chair side if the patient is alert - correct answersWhich of the
following is INCORRECT about reinfusing blood during treatment termination?
- Arterial blood is returned first, then Venus blood
- staff members can leave the patient's chair side If the patient is alert
- the blood pump should be set at 150 to 200 mL per minute during re-infusion
- if the saline bag empties, it could cause an air embolism.
Acid disinfection is completed daily - correct answersWhich of the following is correct regarding
machine disinfection?
- Bleach disinfection is completed daily
- Acid disinfection is completed daily
- Heat disinfection is completed biweekly
- Heat Disinfection is completed weekly
Blood flow rate - correct answersWhich of the following is included in a dialysis prescription?
- Arterial pressure
- Venus pressure
- Transmembrane pressure
- Blood flow rate.
They should be emptied when 2/3 to 3/4 full - correct answersWhich of the following is true about
sharps containers?
- They can be shaken to condense contents.
- They do not require a lid.
- Unused needles do not have to be placed in sharp containers.
- They should be emptied when 2/3 to 3/4 full
Removal of excess fluid and waste from the blood - correct answersDialysis functions include, which of
the following?
- Preventing the spread of bacteria
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Removal of excess fluid and waste from the blood
- Restoring kidney function.
Both arterial and venous needles - correct answersWhich vascular access needle(s) can be placed with
the flow of blood?
BFR set at prescribed rate - correct answersWhich of the following would keep KECN values stable
during treatment?