DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN EXAM STUDY MODE Welcome to DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN EXAM STUDY MODE Study mode allow you to attend the question without any time limitation. If you want to know the correct answer please move your mouse point at the hint notification Please click on the Next Button to Start the Exam 1. The four primary categories of diuretics would include? Both A and B Analgesic diuretics Osmotic diuretics Loop diuretics Hint 2. Mannitol is considered to be which type of diuretic? None of the above Potassium-sparing Loop Osmotic Hint 3. If Glutaraldehyde is being used for disinfecting a dialyzer, which of the following would be considered the contact time required? 10 hours 24 hours 20 hours 11 hours Hint 4. Synthetic membranes do a good job at removing solutes because of which of the following factors? Both A and B None of the above These membranes are highly adsorptive, keeping the blood from touching the membranes These membranes have a good biocompatibility. Hint 5. If the hemodialysis patient appears to be experiencing a Type A dialyzer reaction, which of the following interventions might be considered correct? Obtain blood cultures. If the symptoms are severe, stop the dialysis without reinfusing the patient’s blood None of the above Application of heat to the muscle group. Hint 6. The dialysis nurse must be which of the following? Registered nurse None of the above Certified nursing technician Licensed practical nurse Hint 7. The technician/LPN should know when to use protective gear. Of the following, when should they wear a face shield? When trouble shooting a patients access. hen a treatment is started or when a treatment is ended. Both A and B None of the above Hint 8. The physician wants the ESRD (end-stage renal disease) patient to take calcium carbonate phosphate binders. Which of the following of these should the nurse have knowledge of? Amphojel Oscal 500 Citracal None of the above Hint 9. Presence of bacteria in the urine can lead to which of the following? Bladder infection Cystitis Both A and B Crohn’s Hint 10. _________ would be considered fake or sham? Pseudo All of the above Stenosis Realism Hint 11. Bleeding problems can be a complication of chronic kidney disease. All of the following might be considered a role that the technician/LPN might do to help with the management of the patient’s bleeding problem except? If bleeding occurs, increase the heparin dosage Both A and B Notify the registered nurse if the patient states they are having bleeding between treatments Be very careful with any dosages of heparin to be sure they are correct. Hint 12. The technician/LPN can help in the role of anemia management by doing all of the following except? With each treatment, rinse back as much of the patient’s blood as possible. Notify the registered nurse if one of the reused dialyzers does not pass the test for reuse Only notify the registered nurse of a blood loss of 250 ml or greater. If the patient has any unusual bleeding notify the registered nurse. Hint 13. The LPN/technician’s role in anemia management could include all of the following except? Rinse back as much of the patient’s blood as possible with each treatment. If the patient is anemic, encourage them to come for every other treatment only. Use pediatric blood tubes when collecting blood If the patient has any visual bleeding, notify the nurse immediately. Hint 14. There are certain steps that can be taken to prevent infection for the dialysis patient. Of the following, which is not a step? Vaccinate dialysis staff and patient Perform hand hygiene and change gloves Disinfect the Dialysis station Replace dialysis machine every 6 months Hint 15. Which of the following statements would best describe glomerulonephritis? This refers to an inflammation of the joints. None of the above This refers to a complex group of diseases which could affect the kidneys glomerulus. This refers to an inflammation of the liver. Hint Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
