FRESENIUS WEEK 3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Prior to applying blood pressure cuff on a new patient the patient care technician should
_________ both of the patients arms for the presence of _____________ - Correct
Answers -Examine, an access
Available weight gain is described as the pre-treatment weight minus ________ -
Correct Answers -Dry weight
When cannulatimg a new AV fistula always apply a ______________ and stay at least
______________ inches from the anastomosis - Correct Answers -Tourniquet, 1.5 to 2
inches
Pre pump arterial pressure should not exceed _________ - Correct Answers --
250mm/Hg
Make sure the access is stabilized and remains - Correct Answers -uncovered
A red warm vascular access may be a sign of _______ - Correct Answers -Infection
Pre-treatment evaluation of a vascular access includes palpating for _________ -
Correct Answers -A thrill
What three items of PPE are required when performing venipucture? - Correct Answers
-Gloves, full face mask, protective eyewear with a side shield, and fluid resistant gown
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when the needle is
__________ - Correct Answers -Flipped after insertion
The patients venous needle has infiltrated, and another needle needs to be inserted.
You should insert the new needle ____________ the infiltrate and apply _________ to
the area - Correct Answers -Insert above, apply ice
When removing needles from an internal access the needle should be
_______________ removing the needle from the patients access - Correct Answers -
Engaged while removing
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis treatment. - Correct
Answers -Access recirculation
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Prior to applying blood pressure cuff on a new patient the patient care technician should
_________ both of the patients arms for the presence of _____________ - Correct
Answers -Examine, an access
Available weight gain is described as the pre-treatment weight minus ________ -
Correct Answers -Dry weight
When cannulatimg a new AV fistula always apply a ______________ and stay at least
______________ inches from the anastomosis - Correct Answers -Tourniquet, 1.5 to 2
inches
Pre pump arterial pressure should not exceed _________ - Correct Answers --
250mm/Hg
Make sure the access is stabilized and remains - Correct Answers -uncovered
A red warm vascular access may be a sign of _______ - Correct Answers -Infection
Pre-treatment evaluation of a vascular access includes palpating for _________ -
Correct Answers -A thrill
What three items of PPE are required when performing venipucture? - Correct Answers
-Gloves, full face mask, protective eyewear with a side shield, and fluid resistant gown
Damage to the intimal lining of the vessel is likely to occur when the needle is
__________ - Correct Answers -Flipped after insertion
The patients venous needle has infiltrated, and another needle needs to be inserted.
You should insert the new needle ____________ the infiltrate and apply _________ to
the area - Correct Answers -Insert above, apply ice
When removing needles from an internal access the needle should be
_______________ removing the needle from the patients access - Correct Answers -
Engaged while removing
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of the dialysis treatment. - Correct
Answers -Access recirculation
