DEMO DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN SM EXAMWelcome to DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN EXAMSTUDY MODEStudy mode allow you to attend the question without any time limitation. If you want to know the correct answer please move your mouse pointat the hint notificationPlease click on the Next Button to Start the Exam1.In January 2011, Medicare starting paying for dialysis by which of the following ways?The PPS bundlesA single rate for each dialysis treatment, medications, lab test, and staff.None of the aboveA composite rate for each dialysis treatmentHint2.Which of the following medications are often used to treat the patient that is experiencing symptomatic hyperkalemia?DextroseInsulinBoth A and CNarcanHint3.If the following, which would be considered the second layer of a sorbent cartridge?Activated charcoalEnzyme/enzyme retention layerAnion exchangeCation exchange layerHint4.When checking a reprocessed dialyzer for use, the technician/LPN should know all of the following key points except?The dialyzer has to have the right patient name label on it.The dialyzer must have the number of times the dialyzer has been used on it.The dialyzer should have no evidence of tampering or damage.The dialyzer can be used no matter how it looksHint5.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 BNone of the aboveHint6.When the chronic renal patient reaches stage 4, the health care professional needs to discuss and educate them on the types of replacement therapy that is available to them when they reach stage 5. Which of the following would not be one of these types of therapy?TransplantationFluent recurrent dialysisHemodialysisPeritoneal dialysisHint7.Which of the following terms would be correct for the pressure that a liquid exerts against the wall of its container?RemovalHydrostatic pressureNone of the aboveUltrafiltrationHint8.Infection control practices for the chronic kidney patient might include which of the following?Routine testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.All of the aboveSurveillance for infections and other adverse eventsInfection control training and educationHint9.If a dialysis patient is experiencing fever and/or chills, which of the following interventions might be considered?Both A and BObtain blood cultures, inlet and outlet dialysate, and water culturesAssess for any signs and symptoms of infection.None of the aboveHint10.Which of the following would be considered the most correct description for pseudogout?Abnormally dense boneAn acute inflammation of a single area or joint, lasting about 3 to 5 days or longer if not treatedA bone with little or no metabolic activity,All of the aboveHint11.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?Notify the registered nurse if the patient states they are having bleeding between treatmentsBe very careful with any dosages of heparin to be sure they are correct.If bleeding occurs, increase the heparin dosageBoth A and BHint12.A bone which has very little or no metabolic activity would be considered which of the following?Osteitis fibrosaOsteomalaciaAdynamic boneOsteoporosisHint13. _________ would be considered fake or sham?RealismAll of the aboveStenosisPseudoHint14. All of the following can typically contribute to the malnutrition of the kidney failure patient, except?BereavementIsolationDepressionGood financial statusHint15.The prevention of constipation with the CKD (chronic kidney disease) patient is very important. Which of the following could be considered causes of this constipation?Both A and BNone of the aboveDecreased fluid intakePhosphate bindersHintBe sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's upSubmit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.