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Dialysis Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge on dialysis with our engaging quiz! This quiz is designed for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of dialysis treatment.

Challenge yourself with a variety of questions covering:

Transmembrane pressure calculations
Dynamics of hemodialysis
Patient safety measures
Medication management

24 Questions6 MinutesCreated by CaringNurse547

Using the formula pressure in to dialyzer + pressure out of dialyzer/2 – dialysate pressure to determine transmembrane pressure in a negative pressure system, what dialysate pressure must be used to attain a total TMP,

Pressure of 300 mmHg

If positive pressure into dialyzer = 100mmHg

Positive pressure out of dialyzer = 60 mmHg

A)+140

B)-140

C)+220

D)-220

The potential for an air embolism to occur during hemodialysis is great . however , the tech nology today makes it a rare occurrence. What possible reason could there be for this to really happen in your patient?

A)Disconnected venous needle

B)Disconnected arterial line

C)Malfunctioning air detector

D)Saline bag for infusion depleted

While measuring and monitoring the delivered dose of hemodialysis , which of the following statements is NOT true according to DOQI documents?

A)Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between the delivered dose of hemodialysis and patient mortality and morbidity.

B)Mortality among ESRD patients is lower when sufficient hemodialysis treatments are provided

C)Clinical signs and symptoms are the only reliable indicators of hemodialysis adequacy

D)All of the above

Mrs. X is came to dialysis with fatigue, nausea and tingling in certain areas of body. She had no changes of over dry weight. When the dialysis just initiated feel palpitations and discomfort . EKG of patient shows potassium of 3.0 mEq/L would probably reveal which of the following changes?

A)Elevated p wave

B)Wide QRS complex

C)Tall peaked T waves

D)Depressed T wave

The technician /LPN is attempting to determine if a patient’s catheter is an internal jugular or a subclavian ,which of the following would be considered correct?

A)If the technician can feel the catheter over the clavicle, it would be a subclavian

B)If the technician can’t feel the catheter over the clavicle ,it would be considered an internal jugular

C)If the technician can’t feel the catheter over the clavicle ,it would be considered a subclavian

D)None of the above

Which of the following medications are typically eliminated through hemodialysis?

A)Enalapril

B)Digitoxin

C)Prednisone

D)Tobramycin

Which of the following statements would not be considered correct regarding dialysis technician/LPN’s?

A)Dialysis technician/LPN’s are not bound by any standard of practice

B)Dialysis technician /LPN’s are bound by the standards of practice that are issued by the state they practice in

C)Educational requirements for patient care were imposed by the CMS ( ESRD Rules& Regulations

d)None of the above

There heve been many changes made in nephrology nursing since the 1960’s. Which of the following associations changed in 1983 to focus on the efforts and resources of the RN in field of nephrology?

A)ANNA

B)AANNT

C)ASAIO

D)None of the above

Which of the following statements would be considered the most correct for secondary HPTH (hyperparathyroidism)?

A)When the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone

B)When the kidneys don’t produce enough erythropoietin

C)when there is too many crystals of calcium phosphate in the tissues

D)All of the above

An improperly functioning dialysate proportioning pump and conductivity monitor can result in the:

A)Delivery of a hypotonic dialysate resulting in acute hemolysis and water intoxication

B)Delivery of a hypertonic dialysate resulting in acute hemolysis and water intoxication

C)Delivery of an isotonic dialysate resulting in non- acute hemolysis and intoxication

D)Both a & b

During dialysis , a patient becomes extremely angry upon awakened for a blood pressure measurement. Which of the following replies would be the technologist

A)I can come back later

B)sorry, never repeat

C)it ‘s my duty ,plz allow me

D)it is unit policy that I take your blood pressure every hour

Which of the following is considered a major factor that interferes with a person

A)Refusal to accept her chronic illness

B)Her lack of self confidence

C)Questionable opportunities for her employment

D)poor support from her family

Temporary catheters are composed of ……….. Which is stiff at room temperature to facilitate insertion but softens at body temperature to minimize the versel trauma

A)Teflon

B)Polyurethane

C)Polyvinyl

D)silicon

There are certain steps that can be taken to prevent infection for the dialysis patient.of the following which is not a step

A)perform hand hygiene and change gloves

B)Disinfect the dialysis station

C)Replace dialysis machine every 6 months

D)vaccine dialysis staff and patient

The technician can help in the role of anemia management by doing all of the following except?

A)Notify the registered nurse if one of the reused dialyzer does not pass the test for reuse

B)With each treatment ,rinse back as much of the patient’s blood as possible

C)If the patient has any unusual bleeding notify the registered nurse

D)only notify the registered nurse of a blood loss of 250 ml or greater

Any venous access for dialysis requires an increase in the patient’s cardiac output.what would be the typical percentage of increase would an access require?

A)5%

B)2%

C)10%

D)20%

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?

A)Follow a diet that is low in phosphorus

B)Do not skip or shorten dialysis treatments

C)Check food labels for phosphorus content

D)All of the above

Which of the following might be of benefit for the patient that is experiencing hemodialysis-related amyloidosis?

A)Biocompatible membranes

B)Polysulfone dialyzers

C)Both A & B

D)None of the above

When caring for a dialysis patient that is experiencing fatigue because of not sleeping well,all of the following might be considered as appropriate interventions except?

a)No alcohol during the evening hours

B)No caffeine consumotion after noon

C)Intermittent naps during the daytime hours

D)No smoking just before going to bed

A female patient come for 4 hours hemodialysis treatment with a 100kg pre weight .
Her dry weight is 98 kg. She uses F6HPS make which has the ultrafiltration rate (UFR)of 13
What is the expected TMP & UFR?

A)102 & 400

B)38 & 500

C)78 & 300

D)25 &720

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