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.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 subcutaneouslyThe dosage is based on the patient’s weightAn initial dose of heparin is administered just prior to their dialysis treatmentHint2.The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has regulations for hand washing. Which of the following would be considered the first step?Wet hands with waterRub hands together for at least 15 secondsDry well with a paper towel.Don’t wear artificial nails and keep nails at least 1/4 inch or shorter.Hint3.The technician/LPN should know when to use protective gear. Of the following, when should they wear a face shield?hen a treatment is started or when a treatment is ended.Both A and BWhen trouble shooting a patients access.None of the aboveHint4.If the following, which would be considered the second layer of a sorbent cartridge?Cation exchange layerEnzyme/enzyme retention layerAnion exchangeActivated charcoalHint5.Which of the following alarms should the hemodialysis delivery system go into bypass for?Wrong conductivityWrong pHAll of the aboveWrong temperatureHint6.If a patient is experiencing a high phosphorus level, the technician/LPN can share which of the following tips for controlling their phosphorus with them?Do not skip or shorten dialysis treatments.Check food labels for phosphorus content.All of the aboveFollow a diet that is low in phosphorusHint7. Of the following which would not be considered a type of dialysis that would be provided for a pediatric patient?Peritoneal dialysisHemodialysisMonitoring replacement therapyHint8.If the acute kidney failure patient has a urine volume of less than 400ml/day, they would be considered in which of these phases?ConvalescentInterrenalDiureticOliguricHint9.If a dialysis patient is experiencing fever and/or chills, which of the following interventions might be considered?Obtain blood cultures, inlet and outlet dialysate, and water culturesBoth A and BNone of the aboveAssess for any signs and symptoms of infection.Hint10.Which of the following could be considered common renal complications of polycystic kidney disease?Hemorrhagic cystsAll of the aboveNephrolithiasisGross hematuriaHint11.Of the following, which is considered a category of kidney disease?ChronicBoth A and CTotally reversibleAcuteHint12.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)?All of the aboveNon-narcotic drugsNSAIDsNarcotic drugsHint13. All of the following can typically contribute to the malnutrition of the kidney failure patient, except?IsolationBereavementDepressionGood financial statusHint14.The blood leak detector alarm goes off and the technician/LPN checks the dialysate which is pink in color, which of the following types of leaks could this indicate?Major leakAll of the aboveFalse alarmMinor leakHint15.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 aboveInfection control training and educationSurveillance for infections and other adverse eventsHintBe 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.
