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CLINICAL ANNUAL COMP ETENCY
EXAM – FRESENIUS
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE –
EXPERT STRATEGIES, REVIEW OF
KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARAN TEED
SUCCESS / NEWEST
Question 1: The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be
compromised by
CORRECT ANSWER: Inadequate Heparinization
Question 2: Routine post dialysis treatment
documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both
CORRECT ANSWER: Post reinfusion and prior to
disconnection
Question 3: Individual acid containers should be labeled
with
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CORRECT ANSWER: Chemical content
Question 4: The patient complains of pain at the catheter
exit site. What would the PCT do first?
CORRECT ANSWER: Notify the RN
Question 5: Which of these findings noted on a safety
check would indicate that an intervention is needed.
CORRECT ANSWER: Hemosafe is in place and secure
on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line)
Question 6: The patient presents to the dialysis center
with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?
CORRECT ANSWER: Notify the RN
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Question 7: Documentation and interpretation of the
KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in
CORRECT ANSWER: Assessment for possible clotting
in the dialyzer
Question 8: Which of the following would minimize
bacterial growth in the water treatment system?
CORRECT ANSWER : Circulation of water during the
day only
Question 9: A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is
CORRECT ANSWER: Pressure
Question 10: Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal
vascular access includes
CORRECT ANSWER: Palpating for a thrill
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Question 11: A patient having a dialysis treatment
complains of feeling dizzy, and begins to yawn. These symptoms are most likely to indicate that the patient has
CORRECT ANSWER: Hypotension
Question 12: If a blood leak detector alarms a second time
and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?
CORRECT ANSWER: Check the dialysate effluent
with a blood leak test indicator
Question 13: Which has the most impact on dialyzer
clearance?
CORRECT ANSWER: Surface area of the dialyzer
Question 14: The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis.
What is the appropriate action to take?
CORRECT ANSWER: Turn the blood pump off, clamp
the venous line.