FRESENIUS PCT TEST BANK
QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A
⩥ What does KeCN stand for? Answer: Clearance Effective by
Conductivity Sodium
⩥ What are the MAJOR goals of Dialysis? Answer: To remove waste
that the kidney would normally filter, remove excess water, and to
regulate electrolytes.
⩥ What can lead to Hemolysis? Answer: Incorrect conductivity,
Chlorine or Chloramine breakthrough, High machine temps, and Kinks
in the blood line.
⩥ What are some symptoms of Crenation? Answer: Shortness of Breath,
Thirst, and Chest Pain
⩥ What are some things that can cause an Air Embloism? Answer:
Improperly primed blood lines, Empty saline bag, Unclammped Saline
Line, Air Leak in blood lines, ect.
⩥ What is an Infiltration? Answer: Fluid seepage into the surrounding
tissue resulting in pain and swelling.
, ⩥ How do you treat Infiltration? Answer: Treat with intermittent ice for
24 hours. Followed by intermittent heat and ice as needed.
⩥ What vaccine(s) provides long term immunity to Hep B? Answer:
Recombivax or Engerix-B
⩥ Signs and Symptoms of Air Embloism? Answer: Signs: Coughing
Symptoms: Chest Pain and SOB
⩥ What is Hepatitis? Answer: Inflammation of the liver
⩥ Where do Hep B patients sit in the Dialysis Unit? Answer: In the
Isolation Room
⩥ What are the 3 blood borne pathogens that may be found in a dialysis
unit? Answer: Hep B - Hep C- HIV
⩥ How long can Hep B live on surfaces? Answer: 7 Days
⩥ What precautions are taken when caring for MRSA/VRE patients?
Answer: Wear full PPE.
* NO ISOLATION NEEDED*
QUESTIONS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A
⩥ What does KeCN stand for? Answer: Clearance Effective by
Conductivity Sodium
⩥ What are the MAJOR goals of Dialysis? Answer: To remove waste
that the kidney would normally filter, remove excess water, and to
regulate electrolytes.
⩥ What can lead to Hemolysis? Answer: Incorrect conductivity,
Chlorine or Chloramine breakthrough, High machine temps, and Kinks
in the blood line.
⩥ What are some symptoms of Crenation? Answer: Shortness of Breath,
Thirst, and Chest Pain
⩥ What are some things that can cause an Air Embloism? Answer:
Improperly primed blood lines, Empty saline bag, Unclammped Saline
Line, Air Leak in blood lines, ect.
⩥ What is an Infiltration? Answer: Fluid seepage into the surrounding
tissue resulting in pain and swelling.
, ⩥ How do you treat Infiltration? Answer: Treat with intermittent ice for
24 hours. Followed by intermittent heat and ice as needed.
⩥ What vaccine(s) provides long term immunity to Hep B? Answer:
Recombivax or Engerix-B
⩥ Signs and Symptoms of Air Embloism? Answer: Signs: Coughing
Symptoms: Chest Pain and SOB
⩥ What is Hepatitis? Answer: Inflammation of the liver
⩥ Where do Hep B patients sit in the Dialysis Unit? Answer: In the
Isolation Room
⩥ What are the 3 blood borne pathogens that may be found in a dialysis
unit? Answer: Hep B - Hep C- HIV
⩥ How long can Hep B live on surfaces? Answer: 7 Days
⩥ What precautions are taken when caring for MRSA/VRE patients?
Answer: Wear full PPE.
* NO ISOLATION NEEDED*
