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 blood leak detector alarm goes off and the technician/LPN checks the dialysate which is pink in color, which of the following types of leaks could this indicate? Major leak All of the above Minor leak False alarm Hint 2. Of the following, which is considered a category of kidney disease? Totally reversible Both A and C Chronic Acute Hint 3. Which of the following is considered to be the most abundant organic waste and is freely filtered by the glomerulus in the kidneys? Creatinine Potassium Protein Urea Hint 4. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has regulations for hand washing. Which of the following would be considered the first step? Rub hands together for at least 15 seconds Wet hands with water Dry well with a paper towel. Don’t wear artificial nails and keep nails at least 1/4 inch or shorter. Hint 5. All of the following could be considered professional organizations the dialysis staff could join except? American Association of Kidney Patients Renal Physician Association American Society of Nephrology National Association of Nephrology Technicians Hint 6. When checking a reprocessed dialyzer for use, the technician/LPN should know all of the following key points except? The dialyzer should have no evidence of tampering or damage. The dialyzer must have the number of times the dialyzer has been used on it. The dialyzer can be used no matter how it looks The dialyzer has to have the right patient name label on it. Hint 7. There have been many changes made in nephrology nursing since the 1960’s. Which of the following associations changed in 1983 to focus on the efforts and resources of the RN in field of nephrology? ANNA None of the above AANNT ASAIO Hint 8. Of the following germicides, which would be the considered the most costly to use? Formaldehyde Glutaraldehyde None of the above Peracetic acid Hint 9. DI stands for which of the following? Delivery Infections Disease Investigation Deionization Dialysis Infections Hint 10. Which of the following would not be considered nursing interventions for the chronic renal failure patient? Prescribing medications for the patient's depression Monitoring the patient for hypertension. Both B and C Prescribing dialysis treatments. Hint 11. Which of the following medications are often used to treat the patient that is experiencing symptomatic hyperkalemia? Both A and C Narcan Dextrose Insulin Hint 12. Which of the following could be potential causes of acute renal failure in a pregnant female? All of the above Urinary obstruction Sepsis Pre-eclampsia Hint 13. Symptoms of pyelonephritis might include all of the following except? Fever Costovertebral angle tenderness Flank pain Hypotension Hint 14. In the picture above, which would be the correct letter for the ureter? c None of the above b a Hint 15. Which of the following should be monitored for bacterial growth and endotoxins? All of the above Water distribution piping system Dialysate Water storage tanks Hint Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
