DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN DEMO
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 points______________ would be the correct term for no breathing?
CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
Apnea would be no breathing
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWith osmosis, the solvent moves through the semipermeable membrane to a higher solute
concentration. This movement will continue until which of the following occurs?CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
The process of osmosis is used during the dialysis treatment to pull the water out of the patient’s blood. There is an osmotic pressure gradient created which causes a difference in the solute concentration on the two sides of the membrane. The movement will continue until the concentrations are the same on both sides of the membrane
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsThe PDCA is considered an ongoing process. Which of the following is not considered one of
the four steps in this cycle?CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
The four steps in the PDCA cycle consists of: Plan Do Check Ac
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsAll of the following could be considered strategies that can help
prevent hypotension during hemodialysis except?CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
The patient may be on a low sodium diet, but this would not be one of the strategies. The percentage of hemodialysis patients that experience hypotension as a complication during dialysis can be as high as 20 to 50%
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsDuring hemodialysis, which of the following would be a factor that could
have an influence on the patient’s clearance?CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
Factors that can influence clearance during hemodialysis can include: The shape of the hollow fibers. The size and properties of the solute. The dialyzer membrane characteristics. Dialyzer design. Dialyzer flow dynamics. Clinical parameters such as the frequency, length, blood, dialysate flows, and vascular access function.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsIn April, 2001, which act was put into effect with the objective of protecting the health care worker from accidental exposure to blood borne diseases?
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The other 3 options above are not correct. This act is very important for health care workers and patients in end-stage renal failure. Especially with hemodialysis, there are increased chances for needle-sticks to occur. The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act went into effect on April 18, 2001. The act requires health care employers to provide their employees with safety-engineered sharp devices
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsOf the following, which would be considered a duty of the dialysis technician/LPN that could vary from state to state according to the state regulations?
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8. Question
1 pointsHow much psi does the average large reverse osmosis (RO) need at 10-12 gallons per minute?
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On the average, approximately 30 psi will be needed at 10-12 gallons per minute for a large RO. Always check for any decreases in the pressure over a period of time which would be indicative of the device potentially plugging up.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are not considered to be systems that are on the market today for dialysis machines?
CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
The three systems on the market includes: Gambro Fresenius medical care B Braun
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsAll of the following could be considered reasons for the chronic kidney disease patient to have problems sleeping except?
CorrectIncorrectExplanation:
Hypertension would not typically be a reason for a person to have problems sleeping. These reasons could include: Sleep apnea Restless leg syndrome The patient often sleeps through their dialysis treatment, decreasing sleep at night. The patient’s inability to sleep soundly Periodic leg movement during sleep Depression