FRESENIUS PCT EXAM NEWEST 2025 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS//WELL GRADED A+// LATEST UPDATE
How full should the venous chamber be - CORRECT ANSWERS-65-75%
what does countercurrent flow refer to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood and dialysate
flow in opposite directions
Before applying bp cuff, the PCT needs to - CORRECT ANSWERS-examine both arms
for an access
Available weight gain is - CORRECT ANSWERS-pretreatment weight - dry weight
a warm and red vascular access may be a sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection
pretreatment evaluation of an access includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-looking for any
skin conditions on the access
listening for the bruit]
feeling for the thrill
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when the needle is
__________ after insertion. - CORRECT ANSWERS-flipped
When cannulating a new fistula always apply a ____ and stay ____ inches away from
the anastomosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-tourniquet, 1.5-2
Pre-pump arterial pressure should not exceed - CORRECT ANSWERS--250
The patient's venous needle had infiltrated, and another needle needs to be inserted.
You should insert the new needle ___ the infiltrate and apply ___ to the area -
CORRECT ANSWERS-above, ice
the needle should be ____ removing the needle from the patient's access - CORRECT
ANSWERS-engaged while
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-recirculation
Apply the access needle safety devices as the needle is being - CORRECT ANSWERS-
removed
what arterial pressure can cause blood to hemolyze - CORRECT ANSWERS--270
, Which direction of blood flow should you place the patients arterial needle - CORRECT
ANSWERS-either with or against flow of blood (antegrade or retrograde)
In which direction of blood flow should you place the venous needle? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-with the flow of blood (antegrade)
What is a safe blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS-100-180/<100
Report a blood pressure reading over ____ to the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
180/100
Report a pulse less than ___ or greater than ___ beats per minute to the nurse. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-60, 100
Before cannulation, clean the site for - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 seconds
After cannulating an access , you should place the tape directly over the _________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS-wings
How long do you wait to initiate treatment after administering heparin bolus? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-3-5 minutes
What should the venous pressure be - CORRECT ANSWERS-half the blood flow rate
or less
what angle should fistulas be cannulated - CORRECT ANSWERS-20-35
what angle should grafts be cannulated - CORRECT ANSWERS-45
why do needle tips need to be 2 inches apart - CORRECT ANSWERS-to avoid
recirculation
how do you calculate the UF goal - CORRECT ANSWERS-preweight - dry weight +
fluids
How do you calculate the hourly filtration rate and what should it equal - CORRECT
ANSWERS-UF goal / dry weight / treatment time , it should be less than 13
What is the range for respirations - CORRECT ANSWERS-12-24
What is the range for temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS-96-100
What are the 3 C's - CORRECT ANSWERS-conditions, complaints, changes
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS//WELL GRADED A+// LATEST UPDATE
How full should the venous chamber be - CORRECT ANSWERS-65-75%
what does countercurrent flow refer to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-blood and dialysate
flow in opposite directions
Before applying bp cuff, the PCT needs to - CORRECT ANSWERS-examine both arms
for an access
Available weight gain is - CORRECT ANSWERS-pretreatment weight - dry weight
a warm and red vascular access may be a sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS-infection
pretreatment evaluation of an access includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-looking for any
skin conditions on the access
listening for the bruit]
feeling for the thrill
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when the needle is
__________ after insertion. - CORRECT ANSWERS-flipped
When cannulating a new fistula always apply a ____ and stay ____ inches away from
the anastomosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-tourniquet, 1.5-2
Pre-pump arterial pressure should not exceed - CORRECT ANSWERS--250
The patient's venous needle had infiltrated, and another needle needs to be inserted.
You should insert the new needle ___ the infiltrate and apply ___ to the area -
CORRECT ANSWERS-above, ice
the needle should be ____ removing the needle from the patient's access - CORRECT
ANSWERS-engaged while
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-recirculation
Apply the access needle safety devices as the needle is being - CORRECT ANSWERS-
removed
what arterial pressure can cause blood to hemolyze - CORRECT ANSWERS--270
, Which direction of blood flow should you place the patients arterial needle - CORRECT
ANSWERS-either with or against flow of blood (antegrade or retrograde)
In which direction of blood flow should you place the venous needle? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-with the flow of blood (antegrade)
What is a safe blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS-100-180/<100
Report a blood pressure reading over ____ to the nurse. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
180/100
Report a pulse less than ___ or greater than ___ beats per minute to the nurse. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-60, 100
Before cannulation, clean the site for - CORRECT ANSWERS-30 seconds
After cannulating an access , you should place the tape directly over the _________ -
CORRECT ANSWERS-wings
How long do you wait to initiate treatment after administering heparin bolus? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-3-5 minutes
What should the venous pressure be - CORRECT ANSWERS-half the blood flow rate
or less
what angle should fistulas be cannulated - CORRECT ANSWERS-20-35
what angle should grafts be cannulated - CORRECT ANSWERS-45
why do needle tips need to be 2 inches apart - CORRECT ANSWERS-to avoid
recirculation
how do you calculate the UF goal - CORRECT ANSWERS-preweight - dry weight +
fluids
How do you calculate the hourly filtration rate and what should it equal - CORRECT
ANSWERS-UF goal / dry weight / treatment time , it should be less than 13
What is the range for respirations - CORRECT ANSWERS-12-24
What is the range for temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS-96-100
What are the 3 C's - CORRECT ANSWERS-conditions, complaints, changes
