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You've been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr. Smith, but the
patient comes in 15 minutes late and it's time to take your break. Can you ask a fellow PCT
to cannulate Mr.Smith? - ANSWER No, a task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-
licensed teammate cannot be re-delegated
What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - ANSWER They keep the relationship
between your patient appropriate and safe
Discussing personal problems with your patients - ANSWER Considered unprofessional
behavior
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient: -
ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is associated with and
increased mortality rate
When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - ANSWER It leads to an
increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with hypertension between treatments and
can contribute to headaches after the treatment
During data collection Mrs.Sweetland mentions her bowl movements have been looking
quite dark the last two days and asks is this could be caused by something she ate. You: -
ANSWER I'm from the nurse to assess Mrs.Sweetland prior to treatment
How long prior to initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial loading dose of
heparin be administered to the pt? - ANSWER At least 3-5 minutes prior to treatment
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, Over the counter meds - ANSWER Do not require a physician order by should be
approved by the nephrologist
An opened multiple vial of heparin or lidocaine may be kept for? - ANSWER 28 days
Which is not acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility that cars for patients with
Hep B infection (HBV+) - ANSWER Caring for HBV+ and susceptible patients at the
same time
Which statement is true regarding fingernails? - ANSWER Length not over 1/4 in and
radioman nail polish that isn't chipped can be worn
1:10 bleach solution - ANSWER 1 part bleach 9 parts water
Cleaning blood pressure cuffs between patients - ANSWER Removes microorganisms
such as MRSA or VRE
Cleaning and disinfecting priming buckets after each treatment - ANSWER Is required
to decrease gram-negative bacterial growth which may occur in solutions such as water
The foot rest of a patients chair is torn and the inner foam is exposed. Can you still use it? -
ANSWER No, the torn surface no longer allows for effective cleaning
Hand hygiene is required when removing gloves - ANSWER Always, gloves hands can
become contaminated by microscopic holes in the gloves
MRSA bacteria can survive in surfaces especially: - ANSWER Vinyl and plastic
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You've been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr. Smith, but the
patient comes in 15 minutes late and it's time to take your break. Can you ask a fellow PCT
to cannulate Mr.Smith? - ANSWER No, a task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-
licensed teammate cannot be re-delegated
What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - ANSWER They keep the relationship
between your patient appropriate and safe
Discussing personal problems with your patients - ANSWER Considered unprofessional
behavior
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient: -
ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is associated with and
increased mortality rate
When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - ANSWER It leads to an
increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with hypertension between treatments and
can contribute to headaches after the treatment
During data collection Mrs.Sweetland mentions her bowl movements have been looking
quite dark the last two days and asks is this could be caused by something she ate. You: -
ANSWER I'm from the nurse to assess Mrs.Sweetland prior to treatment
How long prior to initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial loading dose of
heparin be administered to the pt? - ANSWER At least 3-5 minutes prior to treatment
1
, Over the counter meds - ANSWER Do not require a physician order by should be
approved by the nephrologist
An opened multiple vial of heparin or lidocaine may be kept for? - ANSWER 28 days
Which is not acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility that cars for patients with
Hep B infection (HBV+) - ANSWER Caring for HBV+ and susceptible patients at the
same time
Which statement is true regarding fingernails? - ANSWER Length not over 1/4 in and
radioman nail polish that isn't chipped can be worn
1:10 bleach solution - ANSWER 1 part bleach 9 parts water
Cleaning blood pressure cuffs between patients - ANSWER Removes microorganisms
such as MRSA or VRE
Cleaning and disinfecting priming buckets after each treatment - ANSWER Is required
to decrease gram-negative bacterial growth which may occur in solutions such as water
The foot rest of a patients chair is torn and the inner foam is exposed. Can you still use it? -
ANSWER No, the torn surface no longer allows for effective cleaning
Hand hygiene is required when removing gloves - ANSWER Always, gloves hands can
become contaminated by microscopic holes in the gloves
MRSA bacteria can survive in surfaces especially: - ANSWER Vinyl and plastic
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