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How long does the RO have to be running before we perform any water testing? Correct Answer 15 minutes What does IFU stand for? Correct Answer instructions for use ***Instructions written by the manufacturer that are approved by the FDA. How long does the sample valve need to be flushed after the RO has been running for 15 minutes before a sample is collected? Correct Answer 2 minutes What is the frequency for testing the Total Chlorine? Correct Answer Before the first patient of the day is put on AND every 4 hours after that. Name the test trip used to test Total Chlorine: Correct Answer RPC Ultra-Low Total Chlorine Strips What does TDS stand for? Correct Answer Total Dissolved Solids The RPC Ultra-Low Total Chlorine Strips are used to test the functionality of what tanks in the water room? Correct Answer GAC (Granular Activated Carbon) tanks Which tanks in the water room are responsible for removing Total Chlorine? Correct Answer GAC tanks (Granular Activated Carbon tanks) What is the TDS meter used to measure? Correct Answer The TDS meter measures the functionality of the RO and how well it is removing those particles we do not want to expose the patient to during treatment. What 3 things does the pHoenix Meter, pHoenix XL Meter and Myron L-D6 Meter test dialysate for? Correct Answer 1. conductivity 2. pH 3. temperature What strips are used to measure water hardness? Correct Answer SteriChek Water Hardness Reagent Strips What do the SteriChek Water Hardness Reagent Strips measure for? Correct Answer water hardness SteriChek Water Hardness Reagent Strips measure water hardness. What two minerals do these strips specifically measure that are responsible for hard water? Correct Answer calcium and magnesium