Question 1

How far should the sternum of an adult be depressed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions?

Options :

A : 1/2-1 inch

B : 1 1/2-2 inches

C : 2 1/2-3 inches

D : 3-3 1/2 inches

Answer: B

Question 2

The BEST way to dispose of used blood tubing, dialyzers, and other blood-containing components is to

Options :

A :

place them in an impervious trash bag marked "Biohazardous" and follow institutional policy for disposal of hazardous waste.

B : double-bag them, mark the bag "Contaminated," and remove it from the unit as soon as possible.

C : bag them and place them in a trash can for daily disposal.

D : place them in a trash can and dispose of them daily.

Answer: B

Question 3

All of the following are likely contributing factors to frequent clotting of dialyzers on a machine EXCEPT

Options :

A : access recirculation

B : high ultrafiltration (UF).

C : high dialysate flow rate.

D : inadequate heparinization.

Answer: C

Question 4

If a staff member is assigned to take care of an HBV antigen positive patient, they

Options :

A : take care of hepatitis B immunized patients at the same time.

B : simultaneously care tor HBV antibody negative patients.

C : take care only of HBV antigen positive patients for the day.

D : cannot take care of hepatitis antibody positive patients for the day.

Answer: C

Question 5

A patient who is typically talkative is unusually quit today. What should the technician say to the patient?

Options :

A : "You seem quiet today. Is something wrong?"

B : "I guess you're having a bad day. Do you want me to leave you alone?"

C :

"The last time you were like this, you had been fighting with your family. Are you fighting with them again?"

D : "I can't believe that you are not talking to me. Are you mad at me?"

Answer: D