DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN EXAM STUDY MODEWelcome 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.The LPN/technician’s role in anemia management could include all of the following except?Use pediatric blood tubes when collecting bloodIf the patient is anemic, encourage them to come for every other treatment only.Rinse back as much of the patient’s blood as possible with each treatment.If the patient has any visual bleeding, notify the nurse immediately.Hint2.Which of the following would be considered one the three classes of analgesics that are typically used for the patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?Narcotic drugsNSAIDsAll of the aboveNon-narcotic drugsHint3.Mannitol is considered to be which type of diuretic?None of the aboveOsmoticPotassium-sparingLoopHint4.If the hemodialysis patient appears to be experiencing a Type A dialyzer reaction, which of the following interventions might be considered correct?If the symptoms are severe, stop the dialysis without reinfusing the patient’s bloodApplication of heat to the muscle group.None of the aboveObtain blood cultures.Hint5.All of the following would be considered potential signs or symptoms of impending thrombosis in an AVF except?A decrease in arterial pressure.Absence of pulse (thrill) on palpationRed blood syndromeDifficulty cannulatingHint6.Which of the following statements would not be considered correct in regards to systemic heparinization?An initial dose of heparin is administered just prior to their dialysis treatmentThe dosage is ordered by the physician.After the dialysis treatment needles are placed, the systemic heparinization is administered subcutaneouslyThe dosage is based on the patient’s weightHint7.Pitfalls which could be a potential problem between the preceptor and the trainee could include all of the following except?One-way thinkingIndecisivenessAnxietyLearningHint8.When accessing the hemodialysis patient’s vascular access, which of the following could be considered clinical signs that could raise suspicion?Thrombosis pulled from the needle during cannulationAny persistent swellingAll of the aboveAny signs or symptoms of infectionHint9.When assessing a new patient, which of the following might be considered the initial approach?Physical examinationAll of the aboveHistoryAppropriate diagnostic testsHint10.Which of the following alarms should the hemodialysis delivery system go into bypass for?Wrong conductivityWrong temperatureAll of the aboveWrong pHHint11.Which of the following could be potential causes of acute renal failure in a pregnant female?SepsisUrinary obstructionPre-eclampsiaAll of the aboveHint12.DI stands for which of the following?DeionizationDisease InvestigationDialysis InfectionsDelivery InfectionsHint13.Approximately half of the deaths with the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients occur because of which of the following?Cardiac diseaseGastrointestinal diseaseDiabetesNone of the aboveHint14.If the dialysate and blood flow the same way, it would be considered which of the following?Countercurrent flowSurface areaConcurrent flowPore flowHint15. Of the following which would not be considered a type of dialysis that would be provided for a pediatric patient?Monitoring replacement therapyHemodialysisPeritoneal dialysisHintBe sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
