FRESENIUS: TREATMENT
COMPLICATIONS(PCT) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following complications is most likely caused by a KINK in the blood line: -
Correct Answers -Hemolysis(destruction of RBC)
Excessive FLUID REMOVAL during dialysis, combined with the Pts taking an
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE medication may result in the Pt having? - Correct Answers -
Hypotension
A Pt is being observed for symptoms of UREMIA which include: - Correct Answers -
Loss of appetite
HEMOLYZED(destruction of RBC) blood could be CAUSED by? - Correct Answers -An
arterial pressure of negative 270
Which alarm will NOT stop the blood pump? - Correct Answers -Blood pressure alarm
A Pt begins to experience shortness of breath(SOB), CHEST PAIN, and sudden
HYPOTENSION(Low BP), the blood is BRIGHT RED and TRANSLUCENT. The
complication most likely occurring is? - Correct Answers -Hemolysis(destruction of
RBC)
During the final 30 minutes of dialysis, the Pt complains of BLURRED VISION and
DIZZINESS the care giver should evaluate for signs of: - Correct Answers -
Hypokalemia(low potassium)
The group of symptoms that include feelings of FAINTNESS, DOUBLE VISION,
PERSPIRATION, IRRITABILITY, and HUNGER may be associated with what Pt
complication? - Correct Answers -Hypoglycemia(Low blood sugar(glucose))
The PRIMARY cause of ANEMIA in the dialysis Pt is? - Correct Answers -A decreased
in the production of erythropoietin
During safety checks the PCT notes the following: which one requires intervention? A.
Access and Pts face are covered B. Legs and feet are covered C. Saline is double
COMPLICATIONS(PCT) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following complications is most likely caused by a KINK in the blood line: -
Correct Answers -Hemolysis(destruction of RBC)
Excessive FLUID REMOVAL during dialysis, combined with the Pts taking an
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE medication may result in the Pt having? - Correct Answers -
Hypotension
A Pt is being observed for symptoms of UREMIA which include: - Correct Answers -
Loss of appetite
HEMOLYZED(destruction of RBC) blood could be CAUSED by? - Correct Answers -An
arterial pressure of negative 270
Which alarm will NOT stop the blood pump? - Correct Answers -Blood pressure alarm
A Pt begins to experience shortness of breath(SOB), CHEST PAIN, and sudden
HYPOTENSION(Low BP), the blood is BRIGHT RED and TRANSLUCENT. The
complication most likely occurring is? - Correct Answers -Hemolysis(destruction of
RBC)
During the final 30 minutes of dialysis, the Pt complains of BLURRED VISION and
DIZZINESS the care giver should evaluate for signs of: - Correct Answers -
Hypokalemia(low potassium)
The group of symptoms that include feelings of FAINTNESS, DOUBLE VISION,
PERSPIRATION, IRRITABILITY, and HUNGER may be associated with what Pt
complication? - Correct Answers -Hypoglycemia(Low blood sugar(glucose))
The PRIMARY cause of ANEMIA in the dialysis Pt is? - Correct Answers -A decreased
in the production of erythropoietin
During safety checks the PCT notes the following: which one requires intervention? A.
Access and Pts face are covered B. Legs and feet are covered C. Saline is double
