FREE Interventions Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first intervention for a patient experiencing hypotension during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg position

Answer

Increase ultrafiltration

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Lower the head of the bed

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Stop dialysis

Question 2

What action should be taken if a patient develops chest pain during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Notify the nurse or physician immediately

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Give pain medication

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Continue treatment

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Adjust blood flow rate

Question 3

Which intervention is used for muscle cramps during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Administer saline bolus

Answer

Increase ultrafiltration

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Increase blood flow rate

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Stop anticoagulation

Question 4

What is the appropriate response to a venous air alarm?

Accepted Answer

Stop the blood pump

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Ignore if patient is stable

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Increase ultrafiltration

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Flush with saline

Question 5

If a patient’s access site begins bleeding excessively during dialysis, what should be done first?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to the site

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Call 911

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Adjust the dialysate

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Increase heparin dose

Question 6

What is the appropriate intervention for a patient with signs of an allergic reaction during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Stop dialysis and notify nurse

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Give heparin

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Slow blood pump

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Continue monitoring only

Question 7

What is the best response if a patient becomes unresponsive during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Check responsiveness and call for help

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Administer glucose

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Adjust dialysate

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Lower BFR

Question 8

What should be done if a patient complains of dizziness during dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Decrease UF and administer saline

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Increase dialysate temperature

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Continue dialysis

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Lower dialysate sodium

Question 9

Which intervention is correct when a clot is detected in the extracorporeal circuit?

Accepted Answer

Stop blood pump and notify nurse

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Continue treatment

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Switch to saline rinse

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Flush with heparin