Bacteria and endotoxins
Water and dialysate cultures are
drawn every month in the dialysis
unit to monitor
Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
What problems will cause a more
positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial
pressure?
-Air bubbles in the dialysate
What is the most likely reason for a -Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation?
Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/ air
What is an appropriate intervention in the system
with an air/foam detector alarm?
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
What will cause a more negative arterial monitor
pre-pump arterial pressure?
If clotting occurs in a high flux Decrease
dialyzer, the tmp will?
, When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not water, acid, or
What could be the reasons for a bicarb
conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine?
Fa or designee
the person responsible for
implementation, adherence, and
training of the facility specific
emergency management plan
(EMP) and applicable policy and
procedures is
both b and c
Teammates MUST be able to
readily identify patients who may
require additional assistance in the
event of an emergency evacuation.
This will include patients who need
help with or are unable to
Remove the venous line from the line clamp
What is an important action prior to
returning a patients blood using the
hand crank in the event of a power
failure ?
Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Per physician order and based on
individual patient needs, Chronic
Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone
Disorder (MBD) is treated with
, Low (albumin) protein intake
Poor wound healing is directly
related to
With a meal
Phosphate binders are prescribed to
prevent phosphorus in meals from
being absorbed. When is the best
time to take them ?
Ability to obtain, read, understand and use healthcare information in
order to make health decisions and follow instruction for treatment
The definition of health Literacy is?
Contact social worker
If you notice that a patients
caregiver is struggling to meet the
demands of the patients treatment
regimen you should
The psychosocial assessment an evaluation of a persons mental health, social status and functional
completed by the social worker capacity within the community