1. The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by: Inadequate Heparinization 2. Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both: Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection 3. Individual acid containers should be labeled with: Chemical content 4. The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site.What would the PCT do first?: Notify the RN 5. Which of these findings noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed.: Hemosafe is in place and secure on the arterial line (hemosafe clamp should be secured on the venous line) 6. The patient presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/bpm but doesn't appear to be in distress. What should be the dialysis technicians immediate action?: Notify the RN 7. Documentation and interpretation of the KECN (clearance effective by conductivity) results can assist the staff member in: Assessment for possible clotting in the dialyzer 8. Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system?: Circulation of water during the day only 9. A major factor affecting ultrafiltration is: Pressure 10. Pre-treatment evaluation of an internal vascular access includes: Palpating for a thrill 11. A patient having a dialysis treatment complains of feeling dizzy, and begins to yawn.These symptoms are most likely to indicate that the patient has: Hypotension 12. If a blood leak detector alarms a second time and no visible blood is noted, what should the PCT do next?: Check the dialysate effluent with a blood leak test indicator 13. Which has the most impact on dialyzer clearance?: Surface area of the dialyzer 14. The patient exhibits signs of hemolysis.What is the appropriate action to take?: Turn the blood pump off, clamp the venous line. 2 / 5 15. Softener tanks remove: Calcium and magnesium 16. During dialysis a patient has a cardiac arrest. Which action should be completed on the dialysis machine before the machine is used by another patient?: Technical must perform a functional test on the machine. 17. The following KECN's are noted: the results indicate a Time KECN. TIME KECN 00:15. 268. 01:45. 243 00:45. 254. 02:15. 240 01:15. 242. 02:45. 238: Low clearance, hold heparin dose 18. The arterial needle is placed: Either with or against the flow of blood 19. An important factor in achieving adequacy during machine set up is: - Priming the dialyzer venous end up 20. The FMC program that utilizes technology to improve our patient care is: Ultra Care 21. The component of the dialysate that helps treat acidosis is: Bicarbonate 22. The PCT notices the patient yawning toward the end of treatment. The PCT should take which action immediately: Check the patient blood pressure 23. Several patients with normal pre-dialysis temperatures develop sudden chills and a spike in temperature. This situation is most likely caused by: - Presence of endotoxins in the dialysate 24. What is the correct blood flow rate for priming the dialyzer: 150 ml/min 25. What is NOT true when cannulating a new AVF?: Use of a tourniquet is optional when cannulating a new AVF 26. If bicarbonate concentrate jugs are used, the frequency for disinfecting jugs is: Weekly 27. Using the sodium variation module during the dialysis treatment will: Aid in fluid removal 28. Oral nutrition supplements are given to FMS in-center dialysis patients who are malnourished while they are at the dialysis facility for what reason?- : To improve nutritional status and ensure compliance with oral intake and reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality 29. When instructing patients with CKD, who are receiving dialysis, the RN should include the fact that: Elevated potassium levels may cause changes in heart rhythm