Fresenius Knowledge Assessment Test
Questions with Correct Answers.
The role of the RN in a dialysis facility is to implement the __________ and the patient
___________. - Correct Answer-plan of care, education plan
The number one cause of chronic renal failure is __________. - Correct Answer-diabetes
When going from a dirty area to retrieve supplies in a clean area, staff are required to
complete hand hygiene. True or False? - Correct Answer-True
Hazardous Material Identification System HMIS labels are required on all hazardous
materials, including individual bicarbonate containers. True or False? - Correct Answer-
True
What solution should be used to disinfect a large blood spill area, greater than 10 mL? -
Correct Answer-1 part bleach, 10 parts water solution. 1:10
The main route of transmission of Hepatitis B in Hemodialysis facilities is by exposure to
infected __________ and __________. - Correct Answer-blood, body fluids
When caring for a patient who is Hepatitis B positive, after disconnection the bloodlines,
the technician MUST perform which 3 actions before documenting? - Correct Answer-
remove gloves, sanitize hands, and put on a fresh pair of gloves
According to CDC, patients who are Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg) positive should
be dialyzed in a __________ area of the dialysis center, on a __________ machine. -
Correct Answer-separate, dedicated
What PPE should you wear when documenting in the isolation room? - Correct Answer-
Clean gloves
The dialysis technician has performed a rinseback on a patient wand failed to gather all
the supplies needed to disconnect the patient. What two things MUST the dialysis
technician do prior to getting clean supplies? - Correct Answer-Remove gloves,
wash/sanitize hands and retrieve items
, Urine flows through the __________ from the kidneys, to the __________ to the
__________, and to the __________. - Correct Answer-urinary tract, ureters, bladder,
urethra
The Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) measures the __________ difference across the
dialyzer membrane. - Correct Answer-pressure
__________ is the term used to describe the movement of fluid through a semi-
permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area high solute
concentration. - Correct Answer-Osmosis
__________ can be defined as the movement of particles through a semi-permeable
membrane from a greater to a lesser concentration. - Correct Answer-Diffusion
A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is __________. - Correct Answer-Pressure
A rise in __________ during hemodialysis is likely to indicate clotted fibers. - Correct
Answer-transmembrane Pressure (TMP)
Water in the dialysate may also be referred to as __________ water. - Correct Answer-
reverse osmosis (RO)
A __________ is considered the access of choice because they have the lowest
complication rate. - Correct Answer-fistula
A patient with severe hypertension is to start hemodialysis. The patient does not have
diabetes or cardiac problems. What type of access is preferable? - Correct Answer-
Arteriovenous Fistula
Counter current flow of blood and dialysate increases the rate of__________. - Correct
Answer-diffusion
Use of a dialysate filter (diasafe) allows the production of __________. - Correct Answer-
ultra pure dialysate
__________ is the ability of a substance to conduct an electrical charge. - Correct
Answer-Conductivity
Questions with Correct Answers.
The role of the RN in a dialysis facility is to implement the __________ and the patient
___________. - Correct Answer-plan of care, education plan
The number one cause of chronic renal failure is __________. - Correct Answer-diabetes
When going from a dirty area to retrieve supplies in a clean area, staff are required to
complete hand hygiene. True or False? - Correct Answer-True
Hazardous Material Identification System HMIS labels are required on all hazardous
materials, including individual bicarbonate containers. True or False? - Correct Answer-
True
What solution should be used to disinfect a large blood spill area, greater than 10 mL? -
Correct Answer-1 part bleach, 10 parts water solution. 1:10
The main route of transmission of Hepatitis B in Hemodialysis facilities is by exposure to
infected __________ and __________. - Correct Answer-blood, body fluids
When caring for a patient who is Hepatitis B positive, after disconnection the bloodlines,
the technician MUST perform which 3 actions before documenting? - Correct Answer-
remove gloves, sanitize hands, and put on a fresh pair of gloves
According to CDC, patients who are Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg) positive should
be dialyzed in a __________ area of the dialysis center, on a __________ machine. -
Correct Answer-separate, dedicated
What PPE should you wear when documenting in the isolation room? - Correct Answer-
Clean gloves
The dialysis technician has performed a rinseback on a patient wand failed to gather all
the supplies needed to disconnect the patient. What two things MUST the dialysis
technician do prior to getting clean supplies? - Correct Answer-Remove gloves,
wash/sanitize hands and retrieve items
, Urine flows through the __________ from the kidneys, to the __________ to the
__________, and to the __________. - Correct Answer-urinary tract, ureters, bladder,
urethra
The Transmembrane Pressure (TMP) measures the __________ difference across the
dialyzer membrane. - Correct Answer-pressure
__________ is the term used to describe the movement of fluid through a semi-
permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area high solute
concentration. - Correct Answer-Osmosis
__________ can be defined as the movement of particles through a semi-permeable
membrane from a greater to a lesser concentration. - Correct Answer-Diffusion
A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is __________. - Correct Answer-Pressure
A rise in __________ during hemodialysis is likely to indicate clotted fibers. - Correct
Answer-transmembrane Pressure (TMP)
Water in the dialysate may also be referred to as __________ water. - Correct Answer-
reverse osmosis (RO)
A __________ is considered the access of choice because they have the lowest
complication rate. - Correct Answer-fistula
A patient with severe hypertension is to start hemodialysis. The patient does not have
diabetes or cardiac problems. What type of access is preferable? - Correct Answer-
Arteriovenous Fistula
Counter current flow of blood and dialysate increases the rate of__________. - Correct
Answer-diffusion
Use of a dialysate filter (diasafe) allows the production of __________. - Correct Answer-
ultra pure dialysate
__________ is the ability of a substance to conduct an electrical charge. - Correct
Answer-Conductivity
