Summary Clinical Annual Competency Exam - Fresenius (Complete Answered 2022/2023 guide)

Clinical Annual Competency Exam - Fresenius (Complete Answered 2021. The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by: Inadequate Heparinization 2. Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both: Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection 3. Individual acid containers should be labeled with: Chemical content 4. The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site.What would the PCT do first?: Notify the RN 5. Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed.: Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line) 6. 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?: Notify the RN 7. Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in: Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer 8. Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?: Circulation of water during the day only 9. A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is: Pressure 10. Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes: Palpating for a thrill 11. 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: Hypotension 12. If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?: Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator 13. Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?: Surface area of the dialyzer 14. The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis.What is the appropriate action to take?: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line2/2023 guide)