CDN Water Treatment and Dialysis Equipment 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of carbon tanks in the dialysis water treatment system?

Accepted Answer

Remove chlorine and chloramines via adsorption

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Remove dissolved minerals

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Remove bacteria

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Adjust pH of water

Question 2

During a dialysis machine's self-test, a conductivity alarm activates indicating high conductivity. What does this most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect proportioning of dialysate concentrate

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Low dialysate temperature

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Low blood flow rate

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Air detector malfunction

Question 3

What action should be taken if the dialysis machine's venous pressure alarm activates with a sudden increase in venous pressure?

Accepted Answer

Check for venous needle kinking, clotting, or access obstruction

Answer

Increase the blood pump speed

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Decrease ultrafiltration rate

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Administer normal saline bolus

Question 4

What does the dialysis machine's blood leak detector monitor?

Accepted Answer

Presence of blood in the spent dialysate

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Hemoglobin level in blood

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Blood temperature changes

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Clotting within the dialyzer

Question 5

What is the correct response when the air detector alarm activates during hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

Immediately clamp the venous line and stop the blood pump

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Slow the blood pump and continue treatment

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Increase blood flow to push air through

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Administer heparin to prevent air clot formation

Question 6

Which disinfection method is most commonly used for the internal water distribution loop in a dialysis facility?

Accepted Answer

Heat disinfection or chemical disinfection with bleach or peracetic acid

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Ultraviolet light only

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Ozone treatment

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High-dose chlorination