Question 1

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 2

Which of the following is LEAST important in the orientation of a new employee?

Options :

A : Developing a friendship with the orientee

B : Supervising and evaluating the orientee-s clinical performance

C : Adapting your teaching style to the orientee-s learning style

D : Reviewing unit policies and procedures with the orientee

Answer: A

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

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 5

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