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

Hand sanitizers must contain 60-95% alcohol to denature microbial proteins effectively; lower concentrations lack sufficient antimicrobial activity.

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

Answer

Non-punitive reporting cultures encourage staff to report near-misses and errors without fear of punishment, enabling learning and systemic safety improvements.

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

Medication carts and supplies moved between patient stations without disinfection risk transferring bloodborne pathogens via contaminated surfaces.

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

CMS publishes and enforces the ESRD Conditions for Coverage, which establish the minimum standards dialysis facilities must meet for Medicare certification.

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

Answer

Two-patient identifiers (name plus DOB or MRN) verified against the treatment order prevent wrong-patient dialysis, a serious preventable safety event.

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