Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST reason to check a patient's temperature before beginning hemodialysis?

Options :

A : Check for early signs of infection

B : Complete the predialysis assessment sheet

C : Prevent complications during the treatment

D : Make the staff aware of the need for isolation

Answer: A

Question 2

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

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

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

Question 5

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