DEMO DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN SM EXAM 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 could be considered a cause for acute complications with hemodialysis? All of the above Machine malfunction Bubble detector failure Misproportioning of dialysate concentrate Hint 2. 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. None of the above When trouble shooting a patients access. Both A and B Hint 3. Approximately half of the deaths with the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients occur because of which of the following? Gastrointestinal disease Diabetes None of the above Cardiac disease Hint 4. When accessing the hemodialysis patient’s vascular access, which of the following could be considered clinical signs that could raise suspicion? All of the above Any signs or symptoms of infection Thrombosis pulled from the needle during cannulation Any persistent swelling Hint 5. Synthetic membranes do a good job at removing solutes because of which of the following factors? Both A and B These membranes are highly adsorptive, keeping the blood from touching the membranes None of the above These membranes have a good biocompatibility. Hint 6. Which of the following statements would be the most correct regarding teaching the patients to place their own needles? A dialysis clinic must have a special certificate in order to be allowed to teach the patients to place their own needles. dialysis clinic does not have to have any special certificate in order to teach the patients to place their own needles A dialysis clinic should never allow the patients to place their own needles None of the above Hint 7. Infection control practices for the chronic kidney patient might include which of the following? All of the above Infection control training and education Surveillance for infections and other adverse events Routine testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Hint 8. Systemic lupus erythematosis would be best described as which of the following? It can cause renal disease. It is predominant in women. All of the above n inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs Hint 9. All of the following can typically contribute to the malnutrition of the kidney failure patient, except? Isolation Bereavement Good financial status Depression Hint 10. Which of the following dialysis machine UF controls would use sensors to help control the flow rate of the dialysate? Flow control Detector systems Volumetric systems None of the above Hint 11. If a dialysis patient is experiencing fever and/or chills, which of the following interventions might be considered? Both A and B None of the above Assess for any signs and symptoms of infection. Obtain blood cultures, inlet and outlet dialysate, and water cultures Hint 12. Of the following, which would indicate something is “too low?” Semi Hyper Mini Hypo Hint 13. The physician wants the ESRD (end-stage renal disease) patient to take calcium carbonate phosphate binders. Which of the following of these should the nurse have knowledge of? Oscal 500 Amphojel Citracal None of the above Hint 14. If the hemodialysis patient appears to be experiencing a Type A dialyzer reaction, which of the following interventions might be considered correct? Obtain blood cultures. Application of heat to the muscle group. None of the above If the symptoms are severe, stop the dialysis without reinfusing the patient’s blood Hint 15. Of the following, which is considered a category of kidney disease? Both A and C Totally reversible Acute Chronic Hint Be sure to click Submit Exam to see your results! Time's up Submit 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.
