HEMODIALYSIS STUDY GUIDE 2025: 200+ QUESTIONS
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___ ml is the correct amount of water to collect for total chlorine testing when
using RPC Ultra-Low Total Chlorine test strips
- answer-100
_______ and _______ are removed from water by the softener by the process of
ion exchange?
- answer-Calcium and Magnesium
↑ Na will do what with fluid?
- answer-pull it out of other compartments, water follows Na
↑ Na will make a person
- answer-thirsty
1 kilogram = ________ pounds
- answer-2.2
1:10 bleach solution is used for spills of blood greater than
- answer-10 mL
A low BP can make an access ...
- answer-clot (keep stable to control access flow)
A patient complication due to the exposure of blood to chlorine an chloramines is?
- answer-Hemolysis
A sample container is always rinsed __ times before a sample is collected for
testing.
- answer-3
A serious side effect if chlorine crosses the dialyzer membrane is?
- answer-Hemolysis
,AAMI requires a minimum EBCT of __ minutes, FMC requires a minimum EBCT
of __ minutes for new water treatment systems.
- answer-10, 12
According to the CDC, Hepatitis B positive patients should be dialized
- answer-in isolation
After an infiltration of the venous needle the second venous needle should be stuck
- answer-above the infiltration
Albumin is
- answer-a protein that helps fight infections and aids in healing and tissue
formation. Gets fluid back into the blood, an osmotic agent.
All of the following are possible causes of hypotension
- answer-Fluid loss, eating while on dialysis, blood loss, hemolysis, low albumin,
temp too hot, Heart Failure, BP meds, disinfectants
All of the following are s/s of hypotension
- answer-Feeling of impending doom, N/V, feeling hot, dizziness, restlessness,
fatigue, decreased LOC, yawning, seizures, cool clammy skin, feeling need to have
BM, SOB, blurred vision
Aluminum in product water put the patient at risk for ________?
- answer-Anemia
Aluminum, chloramphenicol, copper or zinc may cause _______ when present in
water used for dialysis?
- answer-Hemolysis
Anemia is a condition characterized by unusually low levels of
- answer-RBC's (hemoglobin)
Arterial pressure should not exceed
- answer--240
AW
- answer-pre - EDW
, Before using an external access what must you have on file?
- answer-confirmation of placement
Bone disease can be caused by ________ in product water?
- answer-Aluminum
Calcium (corrected) is
- answer-a mineral that keeps bones and muscles healthy
Carbon filters remove chlorine and chloramines by the process of?
- answer-Adsorbtion
Catheters are associated with increased risk of
- answer-infection
Causes of Acute renal failure
- answer-Blood loss, shock, toxicity, injury, dehydration
Causes of Chronic renal failure
- answer-Diabetes, Hypertension, Lupus, Polycystic Kidney Disease,
Glomerulonephritis, Goodpasture's syndrome
CFU is an abbreviation for?
- answer-Colony Forming Unit
Chloramphenicol is a combination of ________ and _________ ?
- answer-Chlorine and Ammonia
Chlorine and chloramphenicol are added to city water for what reason?
- answer-To reduce or eliminate bacteria
Chlorine/Chloramines max level?
- answer-0.09 ppm
Complications of Uremia
- answer-Pericardia, neuropathy, itching, carpal tunnel, , sleep problems, decreased
libido
Conductivity measures
- answer-ability of a substance to conduct heat, electricity or sound