Davita PCT Exam (Brandenburg): Questions & Answers: Latest Updated Solution

What is the purpose of UF profiling? (Ans- fit to the patient to prevent crashing and allow for vascular refill Why do we measure the pH in the dialysate (Ans- to verify acid-base balance is within an acceptable range Conductivity and pH alarm causes (Ans- no concentrate improper bicarb calcium or magnesium precipitate line of filter occlusion from debris improper calibration Temperature alarm causes (Ans- lower temperature, increases BP hemolysis occurs at 42 degrees calcium which releases potassium Power (Ans- the appropriate intervention is to remove venous line from air detector clamp before starting hand crank Arterial Pressure High alarm causes (Ans- separation of tubing Venous pressure high alarm causes (Ans- kink in tubing infiltration clotting in the venous drip chamber