Fresenius Nurse Final Exam Part 1 ALL CURRENTLY
TESTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH STUDY
GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS
| LATEST UPDATE .
At what point during HD will diffusion cease to occur? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔Until the concentration of each electrolyte found in the
patient's blood is equal to the concentration in the dialysate
Dialysate is composed of these 3 things: ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔1.
purified water
2. acid solution
3. bicarbonate solution
Why is dextrose added to the dialysate? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔To
prevent hypoglycemia
What is the purpose of checking the dialysate? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔To verify that the dialysate is compatible with human pH,
conductivity and temperature to prevent hemolysis (cell death) or
crenation (cell shrinkage)
,Name the four ways dialysate is checked... ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔1. pH
2. Conductivity
3. Temperature
4. The dialysate is checked for residual chlorine (bleach) after routine
(weekly) machine disinfection and before the first tx after the
disinfection
When should conductivity and pH of dialysate be checked?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Prior to the initiation of every tx using a
phoenix meter with 2 individuals.
True or False? Conductivity and pH of dialysate should be checked
before the Hanson connectors are attached to the dialyzer.
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔True
True or False? The sample for conductivity testing is obtained from the
arterial/red dialysate line. ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔False!!!
venous/blue dialysate line
What are the normal ranges for temp, conductivity and pH of dialysate?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Temp (between 35-39 C)
pH (The approved AAMI pH range is 6.9-7.6)
Conductivity (12.6-15.9)
, Body size, clearance needs, ultrafiltration needs and membrane
biocompatibility are all ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Factors used in the
selection of a dialyzer for a patient
Name 3 symptoms of dialyzer membrane allergy: ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔sneezing, itching, pain at access site, chest pain, rashing,
hives, fever
What type of dialyzer is recommended for dialyzer sensitiviey
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Using a dialyzer sterilized by electron beam
instead of ethylene oxide (FMS E-Beam Dializers)
When is dialyzer sensitivity reaction usually seen? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔In the first half-hour of treatment
How many compartments do a dialyzer have? What are they? How are
they separated?Do they mix? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔2; blood &
dialysate; semipermeable membrane; No
A semipermeable membrane is made from ______, with small ____ or
______. These are too large to pass through a semipermeable
membrane. ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔protein, holes or pores; red
blood cells and proteins
TESTING EXAM NEWEST 2024-2025 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH STUDY
GUIDE | EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS
| LATEST UPDATE .
At what point during HD will diffusion cease to occur? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔Until the concentration of each electrolyte found in the
patient's blood is equal to the concentration in the dialysate
Dialysate is composed of these 3 things: ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔1.
purified water
2. acid solution
3. bicarbonate solution
Why is dextrose added to the dialysate? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔To
prevent hypoglycemia
What is the purpose of checking the dialysate? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔To verify that the dialysate is compatible with human pH,
conductivity and temperature to prevent hemolysis (cell death) or
crenation (cell shrinkage)
,Name the four ways dialysate is checked... ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔1. pH
2. Conductivity
3. Temperature
4. The dialysate is checked for residual chlorine (bleach) after routine
(weekly) machine disinfection and before the first tx after the
disinfection
When should conductivity and pH of dialysate be checked?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Prior to the initiation of every tx using a
phoenix meter with 2 individuals.
True or False? Conductivity and pH of dialysate should be checked
before the Hanson connectors are attached to the dialyzer.
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔True
True or False? The sample for conductivity testing is obtained from the
arterial/red dialysate line. ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔False!!!
venous/blue dialysate line
What are the normal ranges for temp, conductivity and pH of dialysate?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Temp (between 35-39 C)
pH (The approved AAMI pH range is 6.9-7.6)
Conductivity (12.6-15.9)
, Body size, clearance needs, ultrafiltration needs and membrane
biocompatibility are all ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Factors used in the
selection of a dialyzer for a patient
Name 3 symptoms of dialyzer membrane allergy: ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔sneezing, itching, pain at access site, chest pain, rashing,
hives, fever
What type of dialyzer is recommended for dialyzer sensitiviey
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Using a dialyzer sterilized by electron beam
instead of ethylene oxide (FMS E-Beam Dializers)
When is dialyzer sensitivity reaction usually seen? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔In the first half-hour of treatment
How many compartments do a dialyzer have? What are they? How are
they separated?Do they mix? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔2; blood &
dialysate; semipermeable membrane; No
A semipermeable membrane is made from ______, with small ____ or
______. These are too large to pass through a semipermeable
membrane. ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔protein, holes or pores; red
blood cells and proteins
