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management of pericarditis might include all of the following EXCEPT: a. controlled hepranization during dialysis b. aggressive BP control c. increased frequency of dialysis d. use of anti-inflammatory drugs - ANSWER b. aggressive BP control A patient telephones the dialysis unit to complain of shortness of breath. The technician is concerned because she realizes that this symptom in indicative of: a. cardiac problems b. disequilibrium syndrome c. fluid overload d. high serum pot...

During pre-treatment patients evaluation what is the best question for the PCT to ask? - ANSWER How have you been since your last dialysis treatment? During the set- up of a machine the alarm test for conductivity fails. Which action would be best for the pct to take - ANSWER Contact the biomed equipment tech The dialysis industry strives to improve the quality of patient outcomes. One way this is done is through continuous quality improvement (CQI) process. What is a model of the CQI proc...

Hypertonic - ANSWER Solutions that have a higher osmolarity than body fluids care called Crenation - ANSWER Blood that is exposed to a hypertonic solution may cause The ability of normal blood vessels to contract and retract when injured. The ability of platelets to form plugs in the injured blood vessels. The presence of plasma coagulation factors. The stability of the blood clot - ANSWER Hemostasis depends on Dialysate solution - ANSWER A non-sterile aqueous solution that is simila...

according to aami standards how often should equipment be cleaned - ANSWER daily what is the most effective treatment for muscle cramping during the treatment - ANSWER hypertonic saline in venous line how are chloramines most effectively removed by the water system - ANSWER activated carbon what is a practical method for determining the direction of flow in a fistula or graft segment - ANSWER occlude flow with one finger and determine on which side has a pulse what is a system of wat...