Bonent CDC UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
How to manage Pericarditis: - CORRECT ANSWER- controlled heparinization, increased
frequency of dialysis, use of anti-inflammatory drugs
A pt telephones the clinic to c/o s.o.b. this symptom is indicative of what? - CORRECT
ANSWER- fluid overload
Which organization is primarily concerned with providing the unit staff with educational
oppotunities? - CORRECT ANSWER- Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians of the
National Kidney Foundation
All of these are essential to the successful completion of a research project:. - CORRECT
ANSWER- review literature in the problem area, problem definition, obtaining permission of
the unit manager and study subjects
When a pyrogenic reaction occurs, the water tx system should be cultured for: - CORRECT
ANSWER- gram-negative bacteria
If a dialysys machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is important to test the for
residual formaldehyde after rinsing to minimize the risk of : - CORRECT ANSWER- pt
exposure to formaldehyde
In hemodialysis, the most commonly used volume expander is 0.9% NaCI. If this solution
has the same effective osmolality as body fluids it is called: - CORRECT ANSWER- Isotonic
A possible sequela of hep B is : - CORRECT ANSWER- Pancreatitis
in the event of a MAJOR fire is discovered in an area occupied by pt's the first action should
be to: - CORRECT ANSWER- remove the pt's
The greatest impact on the efficiency and safety of a hemodialysis tx is : - CORRECT
ANSWER- educated and motivated staff and properly maintained equipment
, Homeostasis is best defined as : - CORRECT ANSWER- the steady state of internal
enviroment
Decreased glomerular filtration rate of the kidney may be due to all of the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER- shock, dehydration, cardiac decompensation
Hemolysis of red blood cells will occur will occur if: - CORRECT ANSWER- Hyperthermic
fluid is delivered to the dialyzer
The goal of anticoagulation in dialysis is to maintain the degree of anticoagulation at: -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1.5 to 2 times the baseline clotting studies
The normal kidneys compensate for fluid loss by retaining: - CORRECT ANSWER- Sodium
and water
The primary reason for anemia in chronic renal failure is: - CORRECT ANSWER- decreased
erythropoietin production
Performance of a creatinine clearance test requires: - CORRECT ANSWER- a timed urine
collection and a serum creatinine measurement
A cause of hemolysis during dialysis: - CORRECT ANSWER- Improper dialysate
preparation
Hypertension may be influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER- Nephrectomy, fluid overload,
sodium retention
Correct needle placement is important in the initiation of dialysis to minimize the risk of: -
CORRECT ANSWER- recirculation, inadequate blood flow, hematoma formation
Cylers used for peritoneal dialysis are automatic exchange devices which: - CORRECT
ANSWER- regulate instillation and drainage of the dialysis solution
and CORRECT Answers
How to manage Pericarditis: - CORRECT ANSWER- controlled heparinization, increased
frequency of dialysis, use of anti-inflammatory drugs
A pt telephones the clinic to c/o s.o.b. this symptom is indicative of what? - CORRECT
ANSWER- fluid overload
Which organization is primarily concerned with providing the unit staff with educational
oppotunities? - CORRECT ANSWER- Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians of the
National Kidney Foundation
All of these are essential to the successful completion of a research project:. - CORRECT
ANSWER- review literature in the problem area, problem definition, obtaining permission of
the unit manager and study subjects
When a pyrogenic reaction occurs, the water tx system should be cultured for: - CORRECT
ANSWER- gram-negative bacteria
If a dialysys machine has been disinfected with formaldehyde, it is important to test the for
residual formaldehyde after rinsing to minimize the risk of : - CORRECT ANSWER- pt
exposure to formaldehyde
In hemodialysis, the most commonly used volume expander is 0.9% NaCI. If this solution
has the same effective osmolality as body fluids it is called: - CORRECT ANSWER- Isotonic
A possible sequela of hep B is : - CORRECT ANSWER- Pancreatitis
in the event of a MAJOR fire is discovered in an area occupied by pt's the first action should
be to: - CORRECT ANSWER- remove the pt's
The greatest impact on the efficiency and safety of a hemodialysis tx is : - CORRECT
ANSWER- educated and motivated staff and properly maintained equipment
, Homeostasis is best defined as : - CORRECT ANSWER- the steady state of internal
enviroment
Decreased glomerular filtration rate of the kidney may be due to all of the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER- shock, dehydration, cardiac decompensation
Hemolysis of red blood cells will occur will occur if: - CORRECT ANSWER- Hyperthermic
fluid is delivered to the dialyzer
The goal of anticoagulation in dialysis is to maintain the degree of anticoagulation at: -
CORRECT ANSWER- 1.5 to 2 times the baseline clotting studies
The normal kidneys compensate for fluid loss by retaining: - CORRECT ANSWER- Sodium
and water
The primary reason for anemia in chronic renal failure is: - CORRECT ANSWER- decreased
erythropoietin production
Performance of a creatinine clearance test requires: - CORRECT ANSWER- a timed urine
collection and a serum creatinine measurement
A cause of hemolysis during dialysis: - CORRECT ANSWER- Improper dialysate
preparation
Hypertension may be influenced by: - CORRECT ANSWER- Nephrectomy, fluid overload,
sodium retention
Correct needle placement is important in the initiation of dialysis to minimize the risk of: -
CORRECT ANSWER- recirculation, inadequate blood flow, hematoma formation
Cylers used for peritoneal dialysis are automatic exchange devices which: - CORRECT
ANSWER- regulate instillation and drainage of the dialysis solution
