2019 Hemodialysis Critical Skills

How often are quality controls completed on test strips?

• when a new package is opened

• once per day

• once per week

• monthly

If chloramines test positive, your next step is....

• reduce the temperature

• turn the water off

• check for chloramines after the 2nd carbon tank

• continue with the dialysis set up

In the event of a blood leak, blood cannot be returned.

• True

• False

When disinfecting with PDI wipes, the correct dry time is....

• 30 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• it doesn't matter

If there is a fire and the unit must be evacuated, what should you do?

• Disconnect the patient and connect IV tubing/saline to the access

• Return the patient's blood and wait

• continue dialyzing the patient

• Stop, drop & roll

If piece of equipment is broken, what should you do?

• tell your friend

• put a post-it note on it

• nothing

• Put in a work order with a full description of the problem

The correct amount of time to scrub the hub when accessing a hemodialysis catheter is 15 seconds.

• True

• False

A heparin vial may be used for more than one patient.

• True

• False

When are chronic labs drawn for outpatients?

• First Monday & Tuesday of the month

• Fridays

• Every other Wednesday

• Thursdays

How much heparin 1000u/ml is instilled in the saline prime for heparin rinse only?

• 1000 units

• 3000 units

• 5000 units

• 500 units