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Fresenius annual competency test questions with answers 100% correct
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
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.
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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
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
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Question 10: Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular
access includes
CORRECT ANSWER : Palpating for a thrill
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?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Turn the blood pump off, clamp the
venous line.
Question 15: Softener tanks remove
CORRECT ANSWER : Calcium and magnesium
Question 16: During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest.
Which action should be completed on the dialysis machine before the machine is used by another patient?
CORRECT ANSWER : Technical must perform a functional test
on the machine.
Question 17: The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a Time KECN. TIME KECN