CCHT 101-150 exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers

Fluid to be removed divided by the treatment time tells us the ultrafiltration rate The normal range of resting respirations in an adult is 12-20 breaths per minute hives,itching,tightness of the chest and respiratory distress may be signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) pain at the venous needle site, along with respiratory difficulty and chest pain could be an indicator of sterilant infusion A rapid pulse of 104 beats/minute would indicate that the patient has tachycardia A marker used to determine the middle molecule clearance of a dialyzer is urea The National standard, based on the KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) guidelines, for the Urea Reduction Rate (URR) is a ratio greater than 65% What lab tests are used to monitor anemia in the ESRD patient? Hemoglobin/Hematocrit ESRD specific tests such as BUN, Creatinine, and URR are indicators of the adequacy of the renal replacement therapy The accuracy of lab results depends on adherence to proper lab draw technique. You must ensure that labs are drawn At the right time, right site, and right order Albumin is an important test that tells about the patient's_________________status. nutritional which of these technician activities contributes to data collection used to measure quality outcomes? ensuring accurate documentation Which of the following is the most accurate measure of dialysis adequacy? Kt/V Biohazardous waste includes any material exposed to blood A patient's laboratory results indicate that the predialysis BUN level was lower than the post dialysis BUN level. When interpreting these findings the technician should seek the answer to which of these questions Was the predialysis sample drawn from the venous port? The organization that has as a goal to "improve the care and outcomes of all individuals with kidney disease" is called KDOQI The organization that sets the standards for dialysis water quality is called AAMI A dialysis technician observes all of the below on the treatment floor, which one poses an environmental risk? A patient's family member is present during initiation of treatment What is the most important activity that the dialysis technician can perform to prevent the spread of infectious disease in the dialysis clinic? Handwashing A patient tells the technician that the dietitian reviewed high-potassium foods with her. During the conversation she states she routinely eats the following foods. Which one is the highest in potassium? Bananas Which food below is highest in phosphorus? Ice Cream Low albumin levels in the dialysis patient have been linked with Higher hospitalization and death rates Acceptable interdialytic weight gains are 3-5% of EDW The usual fluid allowance for a person with kidney failure is 1.0 to 1.5 liters per day symptoms of hyperkalemia (high potassium) may include numbness and tingling Which of the following might indicate a need to decrease the heparin dose? The patient just had surgery yesterday Which of the following might indicate the need to increase heparin? clotting in the extracorporeal circuit The usual heparin sodium concentration for anticoagulation during hemodialysis is 1,000u/ml Lidocaine is administered intradermally Medications that dialyze easily are all EXCEPT Digoxin Mr. Jones suffers from constipation. He goes to the drug store to buy a laxative. Mr. Jones should avoid which medication? Mild of Magnesia Which of the following is the largest needle? 18 gauge Your patient is to receive 2000 units of heparin. The vial you are using is 1000u/ml heparin. How many Mls will you draw up for this patient? 2.0 All of the following are phosphate binders EXCEPT vitamin B12 The medication used to treat anemia is Epogen The medication used to improve calcium absorption is Zemplar A female dialysis technician has been caring for a male patient for several months. The patient tells the dialysis technician that he is lonely and depressed. He asks the dialysis technician to go out to dinner with him. In addition to politely declining the patient's invitation, which of these actions, if any, should the dialysis technician take? refer the patient to the social worker You have documented incorrectly on a patient's chart. How do you correct this? draw one line through it, date, time, signature/credentials, with the words "error" A teammate ask you to document the normal saline he just gave to Mr. Smith. You would never document something that someone else did Mr. Jones demonstrates how to wash his access. This is an example of which adult learning principle Psychomotor