Dialysis PCT Exam CORRECT 100%
The number one infection control practice for reducing infections is - ANSWERHand
Washing
This patient is placed in isolation - ANSWERHBsAG+
Every time the dialysis machine is touched - ANSWERWear a glove
When cannulating wear - ANSWERGloves, Gown, and Face Shield
Patients with drug resistant infection such as MRSA or VRE are dialyzed - ANSWER-In
a separate area
-With dedicated BP cuff and stethoscope
Hemolysis - ANSWERDestruction of red blood cells
Air Embolism - ANSWERAir blocking a blood vessel
Dry Weight - ANSWERPatients weight without extra fluid
Available Weight - ANSWERWeight to remove to get to dry weight
ESRD - ANSWEREnd Stage Renal Disease
During dialysis fluid and waste may only be removed by the _____ space. -
ANSWERIntravascular
Edema and difficulty breathing maybe symptoms of - ANSWERFluid Overload
List some interventions to treat hypotension - ANSWER-Lower Temperature
-UF off
-Saline
-Trendelenburg
BFR - ANSWERBlood Flow Rate
List two interventions to treat cramping - ANSWER-Turn UF off
-Saline Rinse (100-200cc)
DFR - ANSWERDialysate Flow Rate
OLC - ANSWEROnline Clearance
KECN - ANSWERClearance Effective by Conductivity of Sodium
, UF RMVD - ANSWERUltra filtration Removed
Dialysate is composed of - ANSWERPurified Water, Acid, and Bicarb
The acid part of the bath contains electrolytes such as - ANSWERPotassium and
Calcium
To ensure safe delivery dialysate is tested for - ANSWER-Total Chlorine
-Bacteria
-Endotoxins
Movement of solutes across a semi permeable membrane from higher concentration to
lower concentration - ANSWERDiffusion
Movement of water from lower concentration of solutes to higher concentration -
ANSWEROsmosis
True or False?
The dialysate compartment of the dialyzer is sterile - ANSWERTrue
True or False?
The hollow fiber of the dialyzer is a semi permeable membrane - ANSWERTrue
True or False?
Is dialysate sterile? - ANSWERFalse- Dialysate is Ultra Pure
If an infiltration occurs during a treatment, what is the first action you take? -
ANSWERStop the blood pump
Infiltration - ANSWERBlood escapes into surrounding tissue
Aneurysm - ANSWEREnlarged weakened area of AVF
Pseudoaneurysm - ANSWEREnlarged weakened area of a graft
Anastamosis - ANSWERSurgical connection of vein and artery
Bruit - ANSWERSound of the access (with stethoscope)
Name three primary functions of the kidney - ANSWER-Removes excess fluids and
toxins
-Filters and maintains Blood Pressure
- Electrolyte Balance
What body systems are affected by Chronic Kidney Failure? - ANSWER-Eyes
The number one infection control practice for reducing infections is - ANSWERHand
Washing
This patient is placed in isolation - ANSWERHBsAG+
Every time the dialysis machine is touched - ANSWERWear a glove
When cannulating wear - ANSWERGloves, Gown, and Face Shield
Patients with drug resistant infection such as MRSA or VRE are dialyzed - ANSWER-In
a separate area
-With dedicated BP cuff and stethoscope
Hemolysis - ANSWERDestruction of red blood cells
Air Embolism - ANSWERAir blocking a blood vessel
Dry Weight - ANSWERPatients weight without extra fluid
Available Weight - ANSWERWeight to remove to get to dry weight
ESRD - ANSWEREnd Stage Renal Disease
During dialysis fluid and waste may only be removed by the _____ space. -
ANSWERIntravascular
Edema and difficulty breathing maybe symptoms of - ANSWERFluid Overload
List some interventions to treat hypotension - ANSWER-Lower Temperature
-UF off
-Saline
-Trendelenburg
BFR - ANSWERBlood Flow Rate
List two interventions to treat cramping - ANSWER-Turn UF off
-Saline Rinse (100-200cc)
DFR - ANSWERDialysate Flow Rate
OLC - ANSWEROnline Clearance
KECN - ANSWERClearance Effective by Conductivity of Sodium
, UF RMVD - ANSWERUltra filtration Removed
Dialysate is composed of - ANSWERPurified Water, Acid, and Bicarb
The acid part of the bath contains electrolytes such as - ANSWERPotassium and
Calcium
To ensure safe delivery dialysate is tested for - ANSWER-Total Chlorine
-Bacteria
-Endotoxins
Movement of solutes across a semi permeable membrane from higher concentration to
lower concentration - ANSWERDiffusion
Movement of water from lower concentration of solutes to higher concentration -
ANSWEROsmosis
True or False?
The dialysate compartment of the dialyzer is sterile - ANSWERTrue
True or False?
The hollow fiber of the dialyzer is a semi permeable membrane - ANSWERTrue
True or False?
Is dialysate sterile? - ANSWERFalse- Dialysate is Ultra Pure
If an infiltration occurs during a treatment, what is the first action you take? -
ANSWERStop the blood pump
Infiltration - ANSWERBlood escapes into surrounding tissue
Aneurysm - ANSWEREnlarged weakened area of AVF
Pseudoaneurysm - ANSWEREnlarged weakened area of a graft
Anastamosis - ANSWERSurgical connection of vein and artery
Bruit - ANSWERSound of the access (with stethoscope)
Name three primary functions of the kidney - ANSWER-Removes excess fluids and
toxins
-Filters and maintains Blood Pressure
- Electrolyte Balance
What body systems are affected by Chronic Kidney Failure? - ANSWER-Eyes
