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FRESENIUS PCT EXAM AND PRACTICE TEST NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||JUST OUT!!!
What precautions are taken when caring for MRSA/VRE
patients? - ANSWER-dedicated gown, do not need isolation but
should be seated in same areas (cohorting) with others who are
also infected with the same bacteria. designate bp cuff,
stethoscope, open wounds should be covered and wound
dressings should never be opened or changed in dialysis
treatment rooms. all environmental surfaces touched by
mrsa/vre patients should be thoroughly cleansed with 1:100
bleach solutions
List three blood borne pathogens that may be found in a
dialysis unit? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV
What is hepatitis, and how can the viral forms be spread? -
ANSWER-hepatitis: inflammation of the liver with a variety of
causes, all are contagious
hep a: contaminated food, oral, and fecal route
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hep b: blood or bodily fluids route, virus can live on surfaces at
least 7 days, patients require isolation if hbsag is reactive or
positive
hep c: blood or bodily fluids route, some medications will cure
depending on genotype of virus
hep d: blood or bodily fluids route, a ribonucleic acid virus that
require hbv for replication (uncommon in dialysis patients)
hep e: oral and fecal route, from fecal contaminated food or
water sources (uncommon in dialysis patients)
What blood test indicates infection with Hepatitis B? -
ANSWER-HBsAg is the test for the Hepatitis B antigen. If the
result is positive or reactive, it indicates actual viral
presence, infection with Hepatitis B, requires patient isolation
and the implementation of a buffer
zone in the dialysis setting.
Which blood test indicates the presence of immunity against
Hepatitis B? - ANSWER-Anti-HBs and Anti-HBc are both
required and reflect the susceptibility or immunity status of the
patient. When the Anti-HBs level is 10mlU/mo or greater, the
patient has immunity to Hepatitis V.
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How to know the patient has Hepatitis B - ANSWER-HBsAg lab
result is positive or reactive
What vaccine provides long-term immunity to hepatitis B? -
ANSWER-multiple injections of either recombivax or engerix-b
vaccine
What actions are necessary when a patient is suspected of
having active TB? - ANSWER-have patient don mask and call
physician
How is TB prevented? - ANSWER-patients who have active
pulmonary or laryngeal TB cannot dialyze in the hemodialysis
clinic. patients must have 3 consecutive negative sputum
cultures before returning to the clinic for dialysis.
How is tuberculosis spread? - ANSWER-airborne droplets
Tuberculosis signs and symptoms - ANSWER-chills and fever,
night sweats, unexplained weight loss, productive, persistent
cough, blood tinged sputum production
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What is documented if a patient is stable and resting? -
ANSWER-patient status, changes in VS including rates, security
of connections and that no unusual findings were observed
Why is QAPI so important? - ANSWER-•Federal Regulatory
requirement - Mandatory condition of coverage for providers
of ESRD services
•The use of the QAPI model to improve patient outcomes is
required by federal regulations
•The QAPI process and teams are our opportunity to identify
problems, create plans to correct problems or to improve care,
and to review results of our efforts
True or False: QAPI is a confidential company record - ANSWER-
True
When is cardiac arrest suspected with a patient experiencing
chest pain? - ANSWER-chest pain, unrelieved by oxygen
indicates cardiac arrest
What is a "near miss"? - ANSWER-a potential hazard or incident
that did not result in patient harm yet had the possibility of
doing so
FRESENIUS PCT EXAM AND PRACTICE TEST NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||JUST OUT!!!
What precautions are taken when caring for MRSA/VRE
patients? - ANSWER-dedicated gown, do not need isolation but
should be seated in same areas (cohorting) with others who are
also infected with the same bacteria. designate bp cuff,
stethoscope, open wounds should be covered and wound
dressings should never be opened or changed in dialysis
treatment rooms. all environmental surfaces touched by
mrsa/vre patients should be thoroughly cleansed with 1:100
bleach solutions
List three blood borne pathogens that may be found in a
dialysis unit? - ANSWER-Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV
What is hepatitis, and how can the viral forms be spread? -
ANSWER-hepatitis: inflammation of the liver with a variety of
causes, all are contagious
hep a: contaminated food, oral, and fecal route
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hep b: blood or bodily fluids route, virus can live on surfaces at
least 7 days, patients require isolation if hbsag is reactive or
positive
hep c: blood or bodily fluids route, some medications will cure
depending on genotype of virus
hep d: blood or bodily fluids route, a ribonucleic acid virus that
require hbv for replication (uncommon in dialysis patients)
hep e: oral and fecal route, from fecal contaminated food or
water sources (uncommon in dialysis patients)
What blood test indicates infection with Hepatitis B? -
ANSWER-HBsAg is the test for the Hepatitis B antigen. If the
result is positive or reactive, it indicates actual viral
presence, infection with Hepatitis B, requires patient isolation
and the implementation of a buffer
zone in the dialysis setting.
Which blood test indicates the presence of immunity against
Hepatitis B? - ANSWER-Anti-HBs and Anti-HBc are both
required and reflect the susceptibility or immunity status of the
patient. When the Anti-HBs level is 10mlU/mo or greater, the
patient has immunity to Hepatitis V.
,3|Page
How to know the patient has Hepatitis B - ANSWER-HBsAg lab
result is positive or reactive
What vaccine provides long-term immunity to hepatitis B? -
ANSWER-multiple injections of either recombivax or engerix-b
vaccine
What actions are necessary when a patient is suspected of
having active TB? - ANSWER-have patient don mask and call
physician
How is TB prevented? - ANSWER-patients who have active
pulmonary or laryngeal TB cannot dialyze in the hemodialysis
clinic. patients must have 3 consecutive negative sputum
cultures before returning to the clinic for dialysis.
How is tuberculosis spread? - ANSWER-airborne droplets
Tuberculosis signs and symptoms - ANSWER-chills and fever,
night sweats, unexplained weight loss, productive, persistent
cough, blood tinged sputum production
, 4|Page
What is documented if a patient is stable and resting? -
ANSWER-patient status, changes in VS including rates, security
of connections and that no unusual findings were observed
Why is QAPI so important? - ANSWER-•Federal Regulatory
requirement - Mandatory condition of coverage for providers
of ESRD services
•The use of the QAPI model to improve patient outcomes is
required by federal regulations
•The QAPI process and teams are our opportunity to identify
problems, create plans to correct problems or to improve care,
and to review results of our efforts
True or False: QAPI is a confidential company record - ANSWER-
True
When is cardiac arrest suspected with a patient experiencing
chest pain? - ANSWER-chest pain, unrelieved by oxygen
indicates cardiac arrest
What is a "near miss"? - ANSWER-a potential hazard or incident
that did not result in patient harm yet had the possibility of
doing so
