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. Which of the following medications are often used to treat the patient that is experiencing symptomatic hyperkalemia? Insulin Dextrose Narcan Both A and C Hint 2. If a dialysis patient is subjected to high levels of chloramines, it can potentially cause all of the following except? Hemolysis Lymphoma Methemoglobinemia Hemolytic anemia Hint 3. 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 Dry well with a paper towel. Wet hands with water Don’t wear artificial nails and keep nails at least 1/4 inch or shorter. Hint 4. Which of the following should be monitored for bacterial growth and endotoxins? All of the above Water distribution piping system Water storage tanks Dialysate Hint 5. Which of the following statements would be considered the most correct for secondary HPTH (hyperparathyroidism)? All of the above When the kidneys don’t produce enough erythropoietin. When there is too many crystals of calcium phosphate in the tissues. When the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone. Hint 6. With the hospitalized patient, which of the following could have the potential to reduce the oral absorption of medications? All of the above Altered peristalsis Intermittent nasogastric suctioning Edematous bowel wall Hint 7. TTP stands for which of the following? All of the above Temporal Thrombo Purpura Temporary Thrombocytopenic Purposes Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Hint 8. The technician/LPN should know when to use protective gear. Of the following, when should they wear a face shield? None of the above Both A and B hen a treatment is started or when a treatment is ended. When trouble shooting a patients access. Hint 9. Acute tubular necrosis is typically caused by which of the following? All of the above Sepsis Cardiovascular collapse Surgery Hint 10. Infection control practices for the chronic kidney patient might include which of the following? Infection control training and education All of the above Routine testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Surveillance for infections and other adverse events Hint 11. Which of the following would be considered the most correct description for pseudogout? All of the above An acute inflammation of a single area or joint, lasting about 3 to 5 days or longer if not treated Abnormally dense bone A bone with little or no metabolic activity, Hint 12. All of the following would be considered potential signs or symptoms of impending thrombosis in an AVF except? Red blood syndrome Absence of pulse (thrill) on palpation Difficulty cannulating A decrease in arterial pressure. Hint 13. Which of the following would be potential conditions for the symptom of hematuria? Trauma Infection All of the above Neoplasia Hint 14. Of the following, which would be considered correct for how blood flow is determined in the patient’s body? The amount of blood that is delivered by the heart The pressure of the blood that is delivered by the heart All of the above The resistance the blood meets in the blood vessels. Hint 15. Which of the following statements would not be considered correct in regards to systemic heparinization? The dosage is ordered by the physician. After the dialysis treatment needles are placed, the systemic heparinization is administered subcutaneously The dosage is based on the patient’s weight An initial dose of heparin is administered just prior to their dialysis treatment Hint Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
