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A 40 year old patient who has severe hypertension is to start on hemodialysis the patient does not have diabetic or cardiac problems what type of access is preferable
A potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any patient injury but had t...
1). A 40 year old patient who has severe hypertension is to start on hemodialysis the patient
does not have diabetic or cardiac problems what type of access is preferable
Ans: An arteriovenous fistula
2). A potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any patient injury but had the potential
to do so is referred to as a
Ans: Near miss
3). When instructing patients with chronic kidney disease who are receiving dialysis the nurse
should include the fact that
Ans: Elevated potassium levels may cause changes in heart rhythm
4). Using the sodium variation module during the dialysis treatment
Ans: Aid in fluid removal
5). When removing needles from an internal access the needle safety device
Ans: Should be engaged while removing needle from the patients access
6). Bright cherry soda colored blood is noticed in the dialyzer the patient complains of
shortness of breath headache and biting at the needle site in view of these findings the care
giver should
Ans: Stop the blood pump and do not return blood to patient
7). What is the correct blood flow rate for priming the dialyzer
Ans: 150
8). Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is
needed
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, Ans: Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line
9). Following fmc policy when should the second hardness test be completed
Ans: After the completion of the last patient treatment
10). Which of the following has the most impact on the dialyzer clearance
Ans: Surface area of dialyzer
11). Documentation and interpretation of the keen clearance effective by conductivity results
can assist the staff member in
Ans: Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer
12). What can result from low level arterial pressure drip chamber
Ans: Air entering the system
13). How long can mixed bicarbonate be kept for use without medical director approval and
validation
Ans: Must be used the same day it is mixed
14). The patient care technician observes a patient at the 30 minute safety check what signs or
symptoms will prompt the patients care tech to wake the patient for further evaluation
Ans: The patient does not respond to a verbal question and vital signs are trending
down
15). A patient begins to experience shortness of breath chest pain and sudden hypotension the
blood is bright red and translucent the complication most likely occurring is
Ans: Hemolysis
16). What is the correct level for salt in the brine tank
Ans: The top level of the salt pellets in the brine tank must be maintained above the
level of the brine solution in the tank
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