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What are the three main code sets required for the AHIMA CCS exam (2026)? - correct answersICD-10 CM (diagnoses), ICD-10-PCS (inpatient procedures), CPT (outpatient/physician procedures) ICD-10-CM is used for what? - correct answersDiagnoses in ALL settings (inpatient and outpatient). Maintained by NCHS/CDC. ICD-10-PCS is used for what? - correct answersInpatient hospital procedures only. Maintained by CMS. CPT is used for what? - correct answersPhysician/professional services, outpatie...

2.0 - correct answersyour pt is to recieve 2000 units of heparin. the vial you are using is 1000u/mL of heparin. How many mls will you draw up for this pt? av fistula - correct answerswhich access has the lowest rate of complications Tighten all connections - correct answersWhich of the following is used to prevent air in the bloodlines? AAMI - correct answersThe organization that sets recommendations for dialyzer resprocessing Venous needle is against the wall of the vessel - correct ...

AAMI standard for conventional dialysis requires the total microbial count to be less than - correct answers200 CFU/mL abnormal levels of this electrolyte can cause cardiac arrhythmias and even death - correct answersPotassium Acceptable interdialytic weight gains are - correct answers3-5% of TW The AAMI standard for endotoxin levels in conventional daily's are is - correct answersLess than 2 EU/mL albumin is an important test that tells about the patient------------status - corre...

diffusion is movement of particles from - correct answershigher concentration what can result from a low level arterial pressure drip chamber - correct answersair entering system the transmembrane pressure has been gradually changing during the last 1-1/2 hours of dialysis. you suspect clotting. the first action you should take is. - correct answersrinse dialyze3r with normal saline high phosphorus food that must be limited or avoided in patients who are on dialysis - correct answersbe...

Which of the following practices helps to build a patient's immunity to hepatitis B? 1. Isolation. 2. Decontamination. 3. Vaccination. 4. Sequestration. - correct answersVaccination A patient asks the technician, "What does uremia mean?" The technician's response should be based on the understanding that uremia is 1. a decrease in the number of red blood cells. 2. an increase in the serum potassium level. 3. a decrease in urine output. 4. an increase of wastes...

Osmosis - correct answersA process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane. Sodium is used to estimate clearance of urea - correct answersWhich of the following is CORRECT about online clearance (OLC) testing? - OLC tests are completed eight times per treatment. - OLC tests are used to project serum albumin levels. - The r...

A stenosis within the vascular access can lead to? - correct answersclotting of the acesss patients assessment throughout the treatment is necessary for all the following except? - correct answersto eliminate the need to interact with the family itching and pruritis are often associated with? - correct answershyperphosphatemia which of the following might be an indication of adequate dialysis? - correct answerspericarditis the accuracy of lab results depends on the? - correct answersdr...

nephron - correct answersthe function unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the diabetes - correct answersthe leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the united states: a glomerulus and a tubule system - correct answersa nephron is made up elevated hematocrit - correct answerswhich of the following is not a symptom of uremia 5,540ml - correct answersMrs. smith's dry weight is 62 kg. her pretreatment weight when she came in for trea...

AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for hemodialysis is tested - correct answersannually A dialysis technician observes a drop of blood on the surface of a patient's hemodialysis machine. Which of these actions should the dialysis technician take? - correct answersClean the machine surface immediately A dialysis technician observes all of the below on the treatment floor, which one poses an environment risk? - correct answersAbout one ounce (30 ml) fluid is on the floor A fistula...

you have 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? - correct answersNo. A task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non- licensed teammate cannot be re- delegated by this teammate What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - correct answersthey keep the relationship between you and your patient appropriate and safe. dis...

When it is suspected that a patient has an air embolism the first intervention should be to - correct answersClamp the patients bloodlines Which of the following is NOT true when cannulating a new AV fistula? - correct answersUse of the tourniquet is optional when cannulating a new AV fistula The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the appropriate action to take ? - correct answersTurn the blood pump off clamp the venous line Which factor is most likely to affect dialysis ad...

What are some of the responsibilities & requirements of the medical director of a dialysis facility? 1. Writing policies & procedures that show compliance with the standards of the local medical community. 2. Accessing fistulas or grafts prior to the beginning of the dialysis session. 3. Being physically present in the dialysis unit whenever a patient is receiving a dialysis treatment. 4. Being knowledgeable of & and responsible for the integrity of the water treatment system in the ...

During a pre-treatment patient evaluation which question would be best for the PCT to ask? - correct answersHow have you been since your last dialysis treatment? During the set-up of a machine the alarm test for conductivity fails. Which action would be best for the PCT to take? - correct answersContact the Biomed Equipment Tech The dialysis industry strives to improved the quality of patient outcomes. One way this is done is through the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process. Wh...

Which of the following practices helps to build a patient's immunity to hepatitis B? - correct answersvaccination A patient asks the technician, "What does uremia mean?" The technician's response should be based on the understanding that uremia is - correct answersAn increase of wastes in the blood A central venous catheter may be used as a vascular access when a - correct answersPatient has inadequate blood vessels in the limbs Before a dialysis treatment, the patient te...

The best way to dispose of used blood tubing, dialyzers, and other blood containing components is to - correct answersPlace them in an impervious trash bag marked "biohazardous" and follow institutional policy for disposal of hazardous waste. The venous pressure on the machine starts to rise; the needle isn't out infiltrated. Which on of the following could be possible to cause - correct answersThere is an obstruction in the venous line at the dialyzer's venous port. Whic...

During an IS audit, which is the BEST method for an IS auditor to evaluate the implementation of segregation of duties within an IT department? A. Discuss it with the IT managers. B. Review the job descriptions of the IT functions. C. Research past IS audit reports. D. Evaluate the organizational structure. Question #: 919 CISA Job Practice Task Statement: 1.3 - correct answersthe answer is A. A. Discussing the implementation of segregation of duties with the IT managers is the bes...

The purpose of a checksum on an amount field in an electronic data interchange communication of financial transactions is to ensure - integrity can be used to identify unauthorized modifications. - A checksum Which of the following is an attribute of the control self-assessment approach? - Broad stakeholder involvement The control self-assessment (CSA) approach - emphasizes management of and accountability for developing and monitoring the controls of an organization's business pr...

Source code - correct answersuncompiled, archive code Object code - correct answerscompiled code that is distributed and put into production; not able to be read by humans Inherent risk - correct answersthe risk that an error could occur assuming no compensating control exist Control risk - correct answersthe risk that an error exists that would not be prevented by internal controls Detection risk - correct answersthe risk that an error exists, but is not detected. The risk that an I...

Information Access/Data Owners - correct answersresponsibility to define criticality (and sensitivity) levels of information assets Also given FINAL responsibility for authorizing access to business app Data Custodians: - correct answersresponsibility to implement information security within an app - based on requirements set by data owner (safeguarding data according to direction provided by data owner) Piggybacking - correct answersunauthorized persons following authorized persons,...

Interviewing and Observing Personnel - correct answersActual Functions - An adequate test to ensure that the individual who is assigned and authorized to perform a particular function is the person who is actually doing the job. Actual Processes and Procedures - allows the IS auditor to gain evidence of compliance and observe deviations, if any. Security Awareness - Should be observed to verify an individuals understanding and practice of good preventive and detective security measu...