Bonent review exam Questions and 100% CORRECT answers

When the hemodialysis machine detects a blood leak, there will be an audio and visual alarm and the A. blood pump will stop. B. air detector will alarm C. machine will go into bipass D. conductivity alarm will occur - ANSWERA Management of pericarditis might include all of the following EXPECT? A. Controlled heparinization during dialysis. B. Agressive blood pressure control. C. Increased frequency of dialysis. D. Use of anti-inflammatory drugs. - ANSWERB A patient telephones the dialysis unit to complain of shortness of breath. The technician is concerned because she realizes thst this symptom is indicative of? A. Cardiac problems B. Disequilibrium syndrome C. Fluid overload D. High serum potassium - ANSWERC Which of the following organizations is primarily concerned with providing the dialysis unit staff with educational opportunities for continued professional growth and development? A. Council of nephrology nurses and technicians (CNNT) of the national kidney foundation. B. American society of artifical internal organs (ASAIO) C. American kidney fund. (AKF) D. American society if nephrology (ASN) - ANSWERA Which of the following is NOT essential to the successful completion of a research project? A. Review of the literature in the problem area B. Publication of results C problem of definition D. Obtaining permission of the unit manager and the study subject. - ANSWERB Which of the following statements concerning feedback is INCORRECT? A. It should be given as soon after job performance as possible B. It is ineffective when negative C. Is should be specific, description, and clear. D. Is should be given when requested - ANSWERB When a pyrogenic reaction occurs, the water treatment system should be cultured for A. Viruses B. Gram- negative bacteria C. Spores D gram- positive bacteria - ANSWERB In the event of a natural diaster ( earthquake, fire, flood) the primary responsibility of the technicians in the dialysis setting Is the protection of the? A. Dialysis staff B. Dialysis equipment C. Pantients D. Facility - ANSWERC If the dialysis machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is important to test for redidual formaldehyde after rinsing to minimize the risk of? A. Potential for a pyrogenic reaction B. Alteration of the chemical composition of the dialysis fluid. C. Patient exposure to formaldehyde D. Alteration of components in the machine. - ANSWERC In hemodiakysis the most commonly used volume expander is 0.9% NaCl. If this solution has the same effective osmolarity as body fluids it's called? A. Isotonic B. hypertonic C. Hypotonic D. Monotonic - ANSWERA Which of the following is NOT a possible sequela hepatitis B? A. Chronic active or chronic persistent hepatitis B. Cirrhosis C. Pancreatitis D. Liver cancer - ANSWERC In the event a MAJOR fire is discovered in an area occupied by patients the first action should be to? A. Remove the patients B. Shut off all utilities C. Extinguish the fire D. Pull the fire alarm - ANSWERA Which of the following had the greatest impact in the efficiency and safety of a hemodialysis treatment? A. Adequate professional supervision and ancillary personnel. B. Adequate personnel ratios, good supervision, and up to date equipmen