CLINICAL ANNUAL COMPETENCY EXAM -
FRESENIUS (GUIDE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the correct level for salt in the brine tank? - CORRECT_ANSWER_The top
level of the salt pellets in the brine tank must be maintained above the level of the
brine solution in the tank
Prior to applying the blood pressure cuff on a new patient, the PCT should -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Examine both patient arms for the presence of an access
The carbon tank removes - CORRECT_ANSWER_Chlorine and chloramines
Individual bicarbonate containers must be labeled with -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Hazardous materials identification system (HMIS) labels
Source water is - CORRECT_ANSWER_Received from the water supplier to make
product water for dialysis
, What factor is most likely to affect dialysis adequacy -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Dialyzer primed at 300 ml/min
If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmHg to -250 mmHg from the initiation
of treatment, what would be a possible cause? - CORRECT_ANSWER_Kink or
obstruction after the dialyzer
How long must the reverse osmosis machine (RO) run prior to collecting samples
for water testing? - CORRECT_ANSWER_15 minutes
Blood pump occlusion and kinked lines would most likely cause which
complication during hemodialysis? - CORRECT_ANSWER_Hemolysis
What solution should be used to disinfect a large blood spill area (greater than 10
mLs) - CORRECT_ANSWER_1:10 bleach water solution
Which letters in the acronym COLT - CORRECT_ANSWER_
FRESENIUS (GUIDE WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS)
What is the correct level for salt in the brine tank? - CORRECT_ANSWER_The top
level of the salt pellets in the brine tank must be maintained above the level of the
brine solution in the tank
Prior to applying the blood pressure cuff on a new patient, the PCT should -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Examine both patient arms for the presence of an access
The carbon tank removes - CORRECT_ANSWER_Chlorine and chloramines
Individual bicarbonate containers must be labeled with -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Hazardous materials identification system (HMIS) labels
Source water is - CORRECT_ANSWER_Received from the water supplier to make
product water for dialysis
, What factor is most likely to affect dialysis adequacy -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Dialyzer primed at 300 ml/min
If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmHg to -250 mmHg from the initiation
of treatment, what would be a possible cause? - CORRECT_ANSWER_Kink or
obstruction after the dialyzer
How long must the reverse osmosis machine (RO) run prior to collecting samples
for water testing? - CORRECT_ANSWER_15 minutes
Blood pump occlusion and kinked lines would most likely cause which
complication during hemodialysis? - CORRECT_ANSWER_Hemolysis
What solution should be used to disinfect a large blood spill area (greater than 10
mLs) - CORRECT_ANSWER_1:10 bleach water solution
Which letters in the acronym COLT - CORRECT_ANSWER_
