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Fresenius: Treatment Initiation(PCT)Prior tp applying the blood pressure cuff on a new Pt, the PCT should ____ both the Pts arms
for the presence of _____ - ANSexamine / an access
Available weight gain(AWG) is described as the pre-treat weight minus _____ - ANSdry weight
A red and warm vascular access may be a sign of ______ - ANSan infection
Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes palpitation for a _______ -
ANSa thrill
What 3 items of PPE are required when performing venipuncture? - ANSGloves, full face shield
or mask and protective eyewear with side shield, and fluid resistant gown.
Damage to the initial lining of the vessel is likely to occur when the needle is ______ after
insertion. - ANSWhen the needle is flipped after insertion
When cannulating a new A-V Fistula: Always apply a _____ stay at least _____ inches from the
anastomosis - ANSTourniquet _____ 1.5 to 2.0 inches from the anastomosis _____ (NOT
exceed -250mm/Hg ...... uncovered)
Pre-pump arterial pressure should NOT exceed ______ mm/Hg - ANS-250 mm/Hg
Make sure access is stabilized and remains ________ - ANSuncovered
The Pts venous needle has infiltrated, and another needle needs to be inserted. You should
insert the new needle ______ the infiltrate and apply ______ to the are. - ANSInsert above /
apply ice
When removing needles from an internal access, the needle should be ______ while removing
the needle from the Pts access. - ANSEngaged
Access ______ can jeopardize the adequacy of a dialysis treatment (tx) - ANSAccess
recirculation
You should apply the access needle safety devices as the needle is being: - ANSremoved from
the access
An arterial pressure reading of negative ______ can cause blood to hemolyze - ANS-270
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