FREEMANSHARP

what is the difference between data collection and assessment? who does what? data collection:yes or no assessment: the extend. what is the role of pct prior to treatment initiation? data collection notify nurse of any abnormalities what is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? nurse assessment when us a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? if vitals were abnormal when is post treatment assessment by the licensed nurse ...

If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure (BP) and weight closely. Why is this important? Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys Chronic kidney disease can have it's origin pre-renal(Before), intra-renal(During), or post renal(after). Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD? Hypotension Knowi...

List three blood borne pathogens HIV Hepatitis B Hepatitis C What is hepatitis? Inflammation of the liver How is hep a transmitted? Contaminated food and oral-fecal route How is hep B and C transmitted? Exposure to blood and body fluids of an infected person How long can hep b live on surfaces for? Seven days When caring for HBV patients staff should NOT Take care of hepatitis susceptible patients on the same shift at the same time Why do we di...

Albumin is an important test that tells about the patient ____ status Nutritional During a hemodialysis treatment the technician responds to a low venous pressure alarm. The most likely cause for this alarm is: Disconnection of the bloodline All of the following are phosphate binders EXCEPT: Vitamin B12 A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that: Allows for only certain sized particles to cross Abnormal levels of this electrolyte can cause cardiac arrhyth...

When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD HTN Knowing what caused your patient's CKD is important because the underlying disease could caus...

you have been asked by the charged nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr. Sidebottom, but the patient comes in 15 minutes late and it's time to take your break. Can you ask a fellow PCT to cannulate Mr. Sidebottom? No, A task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-licensed teammate cannot be re-delegated by this teammate Poor or incomplete documentation will open an attack on your care in the event of an adverse patient out come what is the purpose of professional bounda...

FRENSENIUS CLINICAL ANNUAL COMPETENCY BUNDLED EXAMS

Types of water sources? Surface and Ground Examples of surface water? lakes, streams, rivers, reservoirs Examples of ground water? Wells, springs FMC follows water quality standards according to who's standards? AAMI Bone disease can be caused by ________ in product water? Aluminum Aluminum in product water put the patient at risk for ________? Anemia Aluminum, chloramphenicol, copper or zinc may cause _______ when present in water used for dialys...

The 3 reasons that dialysis is a high risk area: 1. There is frequent exposure to blood 2. Patients & Staff are in close proximity 3. Dialysis patients are immunocompromised All dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with _____ bleach solution until surfaces is glistening _____ and then allow to 1:100/ wet/ air dry A ______ bleach solution is used to disinfect a large spill greater than ______ 1:10/ 10 ml The following are examples for what process: during initiation and...

Bleach :100. 60 All dialysis surfaces(machines, chairs) bleach 1:10. 80 Large blood spill of blood greater 10 ml Personal protective equipment (PPE) Full shield or mask, gowns , gloves Hepatitis B Patients infected dialyze isolation, have own equipment such as BP cuff and stethoscope , torniquete. etc. Blood test indicate infection with Hepatitis B HbsAg is the test for the hepatitis B antigen this indicates actual viral presence " aggressive " Blood tes...

RN's oversee and assess The patient treatment, direct interventions, provide patient education Patient care technicians evaluate and reinforce nursing education What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system in order of urine flow ? (2) kidneys (2) ureters (1) bladder (1) urethra What are the functions of a healthy kidney ? remove - Waste products - creatinine, urea and uric acid, ammonia What are the functions of a healthy kidney ? regulate / synthesis...

List three blood borne pathogens HIV Hepatitis B Hepatitis C What is hepatitis? Inflammation of the liver How is hep a transmitted? Contaminated food and oral-fecal route How is hep B and C transmitted? Exposure to blood and body fluids of an infected person How long can hep b live on surfaces for? Seven days When caring for HBV patients staff should NOT Take care of hepatitis susceptible patients on the same shift at the same time Why do we dial...

Adverse events must be documented on the medical record, QAI, and Adverse Event Report The action of Renin is to raise the blood pressure. to raise the blood pressure. According to FMS policy, intravenous medications are permitted to be pre-drawn how many hours before administration? 4 According to FMC policy, the safe level for total chlorine is less than 0.10 ppm All of the following can contribute to hyperkalemia Hemolysis, dietary indiscretion, blood transfus...

Bicarbonate (HCO3) is a buffer that helps maintain a constant pH in a solution even if an acid or base is added Symptoms of fluid overload Edema/pitting edema, productive cough, SOB, increased BP, bounding pulse, neck vein distention, cyanosis,, anxiety, restlessness, confusion Osmosis is The movement of fluid through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lesser solute concentration to an area of greater solute concentration until equilibrium is reached Symptoms of de...

The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by Inadequate Heparinization Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection Individual acid containers should be labeled with Chemical content The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? Notify the RN Which of these findings n...

Inadequate Heparinization The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both Chemical content Individual acid containers should be labeled with Notify the RN The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? Hemosafe is in place and ...

FRESENIUS HAEMODIALYSIS COMPILATION BUNDLE

RN's oversee and assess The patient treatment, direct interventions, provide patient education Patient care technicians evaluate and reinforce nursing education What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system in order of urine flow ? (2) kidneys (2) ureters (1) bladder (1) urethra What are the functions of a healthy kidney ? remove - Waste products - creatinine, urea and uric acid, ammonia What are the functions of a healthy kidney ? regulate / synthesis...

A: Dressing change step 1 Place a pad under catheter limbs applies appropriate PPE to self staff and care partner A: Dressing change step 2 Inspects in removes the old dressing observes dressing and exit site for visible soiling, exudate, blood or signs or symptoms of infection A: Dressing change step 3 Notifies nurse or physician if signs or symptoms of infection, change in position of catheter, visible soiling with exudate or blood are present A: Dressing change step 4 ...

Bleach :100. 60 All dialysis surfaces(machines, chairs) bleach 1:10. 80 Large blood spill of blood greater 10 ml Personal protective equipment (PPE) Full shield or mask, gowns , gloves Hepatitis B Patients infected dialyze isolation, have own equipment such as BP cuff and stethoscope , torniquete. etc. Blood test indicate infection with Hepatitis B HbsAg is the test for the hepatitis B antigen this indicates actual viral presence " aggressive " Blood tes...