Prep Course Exam Review

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1.

You must apply a tourniquet before cannulating which type of access?
- A.
  
  Fistula
- B.
  
  Graft
- C.
  
  Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
- D.
  
  All Access Types
2.

Which of the following pH measurements is safe for dialysate?
- A.
  
  6.1
- B.
  
  6.7
- C.
  
  7.0
- D.
  
  6.8
3.

What is the term used for pre-treatment weight minus estimated dry weight (EDW)?
- A.
  
  Available Weight
- B.
  
  Body Weight
- C.
  
  Weight Gain
- D.
  
  Dry Weight
4.

Which vascular access needle(s) can be placed against the flow of blood?
- A.
  
  Arterial needle only
- B.
  
  Both arterial and venous needles
- C.
  
  Neither arterial or venous needles
- D.
  
  Venous needle only
5.

Which of the following is correct regarding machine disinfection?
- A.
  
  Bleach disinfection is completed daily
- B.
  
  Heat disinfection is completed biweekly
- C.
  
  Acid disinfection is completed daily
- D.
  
  Heat disinfection is completed weekly
6.

Dialysis functions include which of the following?
- A.
  
  Removal of excess fluid and waste form the blood
- B.
  
  Preventing the spread of bacteria
- C.
  
  Restoring kidney function
- D.
  
  Lowering cholesterol levels
7.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about reinfusing blood during treatment termination?
- A.
  
  The blood pump should be set at 150-200 ml/min during reinfusion
- B.
  
  If the saline bag empties, it could cause an air embolism
- C.
  
  Staff members can leave the patient’s chairside if the patient is alert
- D.
  
  Arterial blood is returned first, then venous
8.

Calculate the target weight for a patient with the following pre-treatment information: EDW 75.5kg. Pre-treatment weight 77.0kg. Prime & rinse 500ml.
- A.
  
  1.5 kg
- B.
  
  2.5 kg
- C.
  
  2.0 kg
- D.
  
  3.0 kg
9.

What PPE should you wear while disinfecting a dialysis station or cleaning a blood spill?
- A.
  
  Gloves, gown, and mask
- B.
  
  Gloves, gown, face shield or mask and goggles
- C.
  
  Gloves
- D.
  
  Gloves and gown
10.

What do you use to prime the extracorporeal circuit?
- A.
  
  Tap water
- B.
  
  Bicarbonate
- C.
  
  Purified water
- D.
  
  Normal Saline (NS)
11.

Which of the following is true about hand hygiene?
- A.
  
  Hand hygiene with hand sanitizer should be at least 1 minute
- B.
  
  Hand hygiene with soap and water should be 20-30 seconds
- C.
  
  Hand hygiene with soap and water for 40-60 seconds
- D.
  
  Hand hygiene with hand sanitizer should be 10-20 seconds
12.

Which of the following is included in Fresenius Medical Care’s mission statement?
- A.
  
  Increasing financial stability of Fresenius Medical Care
- B.
  
  Developing the best dialysis products
- C.
  
  Adopting the practices of other successful medical facilities
- D.
  
  Improving the quality of life of patients
13.

You should check both arms for a fistula or graft before taking which vital sign?
- A.
  
  Respirations
- B.
  
  Blood Pressure
- C.
  
  Temperature
- D.
  
  Weight
14.

Which vascular access needle(s) can be placed with the flow of blood?
- A.
  
  Arterial needle only
- B.
  
  Neither arterial or venous needles
- C.
  
  Both arterial and venous needles
- D.
  
  Venous needle only
15.

When is hand sanitizer okay to use?
- A.
  
  When hands are visibly soiled
- B.
  
  After using the restroom
- C.
  
  When leaving the patients station
- D.
  
  During treatment
16.

During treatment transducer protectors must be kept _____and_____.
- A.
  
  Wet and unclamped
- B.
  
  Dry and unclamped
- C.
  
  Dry and clamped
- D.
  
  Wet and clamped
17.

What is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease?
- A.
  
  Infection
- B.
  
  Alcohol abuse
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  Obesity
18.

What concentration of bleach is used to clean up a blood spill greater than 10ml?
- A.
  
  1:100 followed by 1:100
- B.
  
  1:10 only
- C.
  
  1:10 followed by 1:100
- D.
  
  1:100 only
19.

Which of the following is true about sharp containers?
- A.
  
  Unused needles do not have to be placed in sharps container
- B.
  
  They can be shaken to condense contents
- C.
  
  They do not require a lid
- D.
  
  They should be emptied when 2/3 - 3/4 full
20.

When should you replace the venous line during a treatment?
- A.
  
  If the venous pressure is half the BFR
- B.
  
  If the arterial pressure goes to -250mmHg
- C.
  
  If a large clot is seen in the venous line
- D.
  
  It should never be replaced during treatment
21.

Which vital sign should you report to the nurse?
- A.
  
  BP 165/102
- B.
  
  Respirations 14
- C.
  
  Temperature 98.9
- D.
  
  Pulse 62
22.

Where in the extracorporeal circuit should you look to determine the cause of an arterial alarm?
- A.
  
  From the venous chamber to the venous needle
- B.
  
  The dialyzer only
- C.
  
  The blood pump only
- D.
  
  From the arterial needle to the blood pump
23.

Where in the extracorporeal circuit should you look to determine the cause of a venous alarm?
- A.
  
  From the venous chamber to the venous needle
- B.
  
  The dialyzer only
- C.
  
  The blood pump only
- D.
  
  From the arterial needle to the blood pump
24.

After treatment, a patient’s blood pressure has dropped from 135/90 to 94/68. What should you do?
- A.
  
  Tell the patient to go weigh on their own
- B.
  
  Tell the preceptor to take the patient to the scale
- C.
  
  Ask the patient if they feel well enough to go home; then send the patient home
- D.
  
  Notify the nurse to assess the patient
25.

What must you do when you are leaving a dirty area and going to a clean area to get supplies?
- A.
  
  Remove used gloves and put on new gloves without hand hygiene
- B.
  
  Remove gloves and complete hand hygiene
- C.
  
  Remove only 1 glove
- D.
  
  Remove used gloves only