Fresenius Clinical Annual Competency Exam
With 100% Perfect Questions And Answers
Updated 2023(Guaranteed A + Pass)
Inadequate Heparinization - Correct Answer-The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may
be compromised by
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - Correct Answer-Routine post dialysis
treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include
patients blood pressure and temperature both
Chemical content - Correct Answer-Individual acid containers should be labeled with
Notify the RN - Correct Answer-The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site.
What would the PCT do first?
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be
secured on the venous line) - Correct Answer-Which of these findings noted on a safety
check would indicate that an intervention is needed.
Notify the RN - Correct Answer-The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse
rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis
technicians immediate action?
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer - Correct Answer-Documentation and
interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the
staff member in
Circulation of water during the day only - Correct Answer-Which of the following would
minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
Pressure - Correct Answer-A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
Palpating for a thrill - Correct Answer-Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular
access includes
Hypotension - Correct Answer-A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feeling
dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms are most likely to indicate that the patient
has
, Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator - Correct Answer-If a blood
leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT
do next?
Surface area of the dialyzer - Correct Answer-Which has the most impact on dialyzer
clearance?
Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. - Correct Answer-The patient exhibits
signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
Calcium and magnesium - Correct Answer-Softener tanks remove
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. - Correct Answer-During
dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action should be completed on the dialysis
machine before the machine is used by another patient?
Low clearance, hold heparin dose - Correct Answer-The following KECN's are noted:
the results indicate a
Time KECN. TIME KECN
00:15. 268. 01:45. 243
00:45. 254. 02:15. 240
01:15. 242. 02:45. 238
Either with or against the flow of blood - Correct Answer-The arterial needle is placed
Priming the dialyzer venous end up - Correct Answer-An important factor in achieving
adequacy during machine set up is
Ultra Care - Correct Answer-The FMC program that utilizes technology to improve our
patient care is
Bicarbonate - Correct Answer-The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis
is
Check the patient blood pressure - Correct Answer-The PCT notices the patient
yawning toward the end of treatment. The PCT should take which action immediately
Presence of endotoxins in the dialysate - Correct Answer-Several patients with normal
pre-dialysis temperatures develop sudden chills and a spike in temperature. This
situation is most likely caused by
150 ml/min - Correct Answer-What is the correct blood flow rate for priming the dialyzer
Use of a tourniquet is optional when cannulating a new AVF - Correct Answer-What is
NOT true when cannulating a new AVF?
With 100% Perfect Questions And Answers
Updated 2023(Guaranteed A + Pass)
Inadequate Heparinization - Correct Answer-The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may
be compromised by
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - Correct Answer-Routine post dialysis
treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include
patients blood pressure and temperature both
Chemical content - Correct Answer-Individual acid containers should be labeled with
Notify the RN - Correct Answer-The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site.
What would the PCT do first?
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be
secured on the venous line) - Correct Answer-Which of these findings noted on a safety
check would indicate that an intervention is needed.
Notify the RN - Correct Answer-The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse
rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis
technicians immediate action?
Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer - Correct Answer-Documentation and
interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the
staff member in
Circulation of water during the day only - Correct Answer-Which of the following would
minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
Pressure - Correct Answer-A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
Palpating for a thrill - Correct Answer-Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular
access includes
Hypotension - Correct Answer-A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feeling
dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms are most likely to indicate that the patient
has
, Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator - Correct Answer-If a blood
leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT
do next?
Surface area of the dialyzer - Correct Answer-Which has the most impact on dialyzer
clearance?
Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. - Correct Answer-The patient exhibits
signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take?
Calcium and magnesium - Correct Answer-Softener tanks remove
Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. - Correct Answer-During
dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action should be completed on the dialysis
machine before the machine is used by another patient?
Low clearance, hold heparin dose - Correct Answer-The following KECN's are noted:
the results indicate a
Time KECN. TIME KECN
00:15. 268. 01:45. 243
00:45. 254. 02:15. 240
01:15. 242. 02:45. 238
Either with or against the flow of blood - Correct Answer-The arterial needle is placed
Priming the dialyzer venous end up - Correct Answer-An important factor in achieving
adequacy during machine set up is
Ultra Care - Correct Answer-The FMC program that utilizes technology to improve our
patient care is
Bicarbonate - Correct Answer-The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis
is
Check the patient blood pressure - Correct Answer-The PCT notices the patient
yawning toward the end of treatment. The PCT should take which action immediately
Presence of endotoxins in the dialysate - Correct Answer-Several patients with normal
pre-dialysis temperatures develop sudden chills and a spike in temperature. This
situation is most likely caused by
150 ml/min - Correct Answer-What is the correct blood flow rate for priming the dialyzer
Use of a tourniquet is optional when cannulating a new AVF - Correct Answer-What is
NOT true when cannulating a new AVF?
