Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician Exam Infection Control and Patient Safety in Dialysis 3

Question 1

The acceptable alcohol concentration in hand sanitizers effective for healthcare use against most viruses and bacteria is:

Accepted Answer

60-95% ethanol or isopropanol

Answer

20-30% ethanol

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10% isopropanol

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50% ethanol maximum

Question 2

Patient safety reporting systems in dialysis facilities are most effective when they use:

Accepted Answer

Non-punitive, anonymous reporting to encourage near-miss and error disclosure

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Mandatory punitive reporting only

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Physician-only reporting channels

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External regulatory reporting only

Question 3

Which practice is PROHIBITED in dialysis treatment areas to prevent cross-contamination between patients?

Accepted Answer

Bringing medication carts, trays, or supplies used for one patient to another patient's station without disinfection

Answer

Using dedicated carts for medication administration

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Wearing gloves for needle removal

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Using individual patient supply packs

Question 4

Which organization publishes the Conditions for Coverage (CfC) that dialysis facilities must meet to receive Medicare reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Answer

CDC

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AAMI

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The Joint Commission

Question 5

Two-patient identification checks before initiating hemodialysis include verifying:

Accepted Answer

Patient name and date of birth (or second identifier) against the treatment order

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Room number and machine number only

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Patient height and weight only

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Dialyzer brand and needle gauge only

Question 6

The purpose of performing a machine safety check before each hemodialysis treatment includes verifying:

Accepted Answer

Conductivity, temperature, pH (bicarbonate balance), blood leak detector function, and air detector function

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Only the blood flow rate setting

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Only the ultrafiltration goal

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Machine serial number and purchase date