Dialysis catheter - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI RENAL EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. diarrhea b. increased serum albumin c. hypoglycemia d. peritonitis d. peritonitis A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. limit fluid intake b. limit caloric intake...

1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...

Prophecy LPN/LVN A Questions and Answers. What is the sing most important means of controlling and preventing the spread of infections? A. Wearing goggles B. Hand washing C. Wearing gloves D. wearing gown What observation should you report to the register nurse when caring for a patient with peritoneal dialysis catheter? A. purulent drainage B. Tubing visible under skin C. Absorbent gauze over site D. Clamped catheter Which of the following is the route of administration of a drug that is placed...

ansNormal sinus rhythm - ansNormal sinus with VTach - ansNot normal sinus rhythm into a flutter Correct answer is ventricular fibrillation - ansPaced rhythm - ansSinus tachycardia - ansVentricular tachycardia A 56-year-old man has an acute onset of shortness of breath, chest pain, apprehension, rapid pulse, cough with bloody sputum, diaphoresis, and syncope. The symptoms are indicative of: - ansPulmonary embolism? NOT: tuberculosis A patient suddenly complains of ne...

Which of the following statements best describes "credentialing" by the KBN? (Ans- Dialysis technician training programs are regulated by the KBN and graduates can apply to be credentialed by the KBN A newly licensed nurse practitioner begins a job at a health department clinic staffed by advanced practice nurse practitioners. The clinic provides low cost or free health care. The job description states that nurse practitioners can provide prescribed medications to clients, using free drug...

DaVita annual competency examYou have been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr. Smith, bu the patient comes in 15 minutes late and its time to take your break. Can you ask a fellow PCT to cannulate Mr. Smith - correct answer No. a task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-licensed teammate cannot be re-delegated by this teammate What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - correct answer They keep the relationship between you and your patient appropriate a...

2024 ATI MED SURG Content Mastery Exam Questions & Answers-A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? A. Leaving soiled linens in a container in the client's room i B. Instructing visitors to remain 2 m (6 feet) away from the client C. Borrowing a dosimeter film badge from another ...

Inadequate Heparinization - ANSWER-The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection - ANSWER-Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both Chemical content - ANSWER-Individual acid containers should be labeled with Notify the RN - ANSWER-The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? Hemosafe ...

Study Guide for PCT Test Questions Answered 100% correct The minimum recommended needle gauge for a fistula that tolerates a blood flow of 300-350 ml/min without difficulty is? 16 gauge The dialysis technician has performed a rinse back on a patient and failed to gather all the supplies needed to disconnect the patient. What must the dialysis technician do prior to getting clean supplies? Remove gloves, wash/sanitize hands, and retrieve item. One way to establish a patient has o...

Intra-renal causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs, acute glomerulus Knowing what caused your patients' renal failure - Is important to figure about possible problems during data collection and assessment A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the out-patient facility. In regards to the patient's target weight, why is being "wet" better than being too dry? - Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes The excret...