Clinical Annual Competency Exam –
Fresenius Q&A with complete solution.
Inadequate Heparinization ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The adequacy of a
dialysis treatment may be compromised by
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis
treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature
both
Chemical content ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Individual acid containers
should be labeled with
Notify the RN ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The patient complains of pain at
the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp
should be secured on the venous line) ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Which of
these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention
is needed.
Notify the RN ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The patient presents to the
dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in
distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
, Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓
✓Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by
conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
Circulation of water during the day only ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water
treatment system?
Pressure ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓A major factor affecting ultrafiltration
is
Palpating for a thrill ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Pre-treatment evaluation
of an internal vascular access includes
Hypotension ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓A patient having a dialysis
treatment complains of feeling dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms
are most likely to indicate that the patient has
Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible
blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?
Surface area of the dialyzer ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Which has the
most impact on dialyzer clearance?
Fresenius Q&A with complete solution.
Inadequate Heparinization ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The adequacy of a
dialysis treatment may be compromised by
Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓
Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis
treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature
both
Chemical content ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Individual acid containers
should be labeled with
Notify the RN ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The patient complains of pain at
the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first?
Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp
should be secured on the venous line) ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Which of
these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention
is needed.
Notify the RN ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓The patient presents to the
dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in
distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
, Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓
✓Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by
conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
Circulation of water during the day only ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓
Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water
treatment system?
Pressure ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓A major factor affecting ultrafiltration
is
Palpating for a thrill ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Pre-treatment evaluation
of an internal vascular access includes
Hypotension ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓A patient having a dialysis
treatment complains of feeling dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms
are most likely to indicate that the patient has
Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator ~CORRECT
ANSWER~✓✓If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible
blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?
Surface area of the dialyzer ~CORRECT ANSWER~✓✓Which has the
most impact on dialyzer clearance?
