FRESENIUS CLINICAL ANNUAL COMPETENCY

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FRESENIUS CLINICAL ANNUAL COMPETENCY

EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 140 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER S (VERIFIED

ANSWER S) |AGRADE

Question: The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be

compromised by The correct Answer is Inadequate Heparinization.

Question: Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the

patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both The correct Answer is Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection.

Question: Individual acid containers should be labeled with

The correct Answer is Chemical content.

Question: The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site.

What would the PCT do first?The correct Answer is Notify the RN.

Question: Which of these findings noted on a safety check

would indicate that an intervention is needed.

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The correct Answer is Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line).

Question: 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?The correct Answer is Notify the RN.

Question: Documentation and interpretation of the KECN

(clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in The correct Answer is Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer.

Question: Which of the following would minimize bacterial

growth in the water treatment system?The correct Answer is Circulation of water during the day only.

Question: A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is

The correct Answer is Pressure.

Question: Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular

access includes

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The correct Answer is Palpating for a thrill.

Question: 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 The correct Answer is Hypotension.

Question: If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no

visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?The correct Answer is Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator.

Question: Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?

The correct Answer is Surface area of the dialyzer.

Question: The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis. What is the

appropriate action to take?The correct Answer is Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line.

Question: Softener tanks remove

The correct Answer is Calcium and magnesium.

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Question: 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?The correct Answer is Technical must perform a functional test on the machine.

Question: The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a The correct Answer is Low clearance, hold heparin dose.

Question: The arterial needle is placed

The correct Answer is Either with or against the flow of blood.

Question: An important factor in achieving adequacy during

machine set up is The correct Answer is Priming the dialyzer venous end up.

Question: The FMC program that utilizes technology to improve

our patient care is The correct Answer is Ultra Care.

Question: The component of the dialysate that helps treat

acidosis is