Question 1

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 2

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 3

A patient with a predialysis temperature of 98.2° F (36.8° C) has a postdialysis temperature of 101.3° F (38.5° C). Evaluation of the change in temperature should include all of the following EXCEPT

Options :

A : obtaining an order for blood cultures from the patient.

B : dialysate cultures from the machine.

C : testing for residual disinfectant from the machine.

D : checking the dialysate temperature with an external device.

Answer: D

Question 4

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 5

All the following conditions can cause alarm and result in no dialysate flow EXCEPT

Options :

A : dialysate pump failure.

B : inadequate water.

C : incorrect blood pump segment size.

D : power failure.

Answer: D