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. ______________ would be the correct term for no breathing? Apnea Dyspnea Hypertension Tachycardia Hint 2. If Glutaraldehyde is being used for disinfecting a dialyzer, which of the following would be considered the contact time required? 24 hours 20 hours 10 hours 11 hours Hint 3. Which of the following could be considered different dialysis technician/LPN training programs that could be utilized? On-the-job training Independent study Vocational programs All of the above. Hint 4. Which of the following is considered the most common childhood tumor? Wilms tumor Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome Polycystic kidney disease Hint 5. Which of the following would be considered the most correct description for pseudogout? 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, All of the above Hint 6. When assessing a new patient, which of the following might be considered the initial approach? Physical examination All of the above Appropriate diagnostic tests History Hint 7. There are certain steps that can be taken to prevent infection for the dialysis patient. Of the following, which is not a step? Disinfect the Dialysis station Vaccinate dialysis staff and patient Replace dialysis machine every 6 months Perform hand hygiene and change gloves Hint 8. Which of the following statements should be considered correct about checking the air detector? The drip chamber or blood line is properly seated in the sensor before the treatment is started. Both B and C The air detector must be used during all treatments. The air detector only has to be checked monthly. Hint 9. In January 2011, Medicare starting paying for dialysis by which of the following ways? A composite rate for each dialysis treatment The PPS bundles A single rate for each dialysis treatment, medications, lab test, and staff. None of the above Hint 10. 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 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 can be used no matter how it looks Hint 11. Of the following, which would be considered a cause for hypertension during hemodialysis? Dry skin Anxiety Fluid overload Both A and B Hint 12. Of the following, which would be considered correct for how blood flow is determined in the patient’s body? The pressure of the blood that is delivered by the heart All of the above The amount of blood that is delivered by the heart The resistance the blood meets in the blood vessels. Hint 13. Which of the following statements would not be considered correct regarding dialysis technician/LPN’s? Dialysis technician/LPN’s are not bound by any standards of practice None of the above Dialysis technician/LPN’s are bound by the standards of practice that are issued by the state they practice in. Educational requirements for patient care were imposed by the CMS (ESRD Rules & Regulations Hint 14. CTS stands for which of the following? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Critical Trauma Systems Carpal Treatment Systems None of the above Hint 15. Of the following germicides, which would be the considered the most costly to use? Glutaraldehyde Peracetic acid Formaldehyde None of the above Hint Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up
