Duplicate of Titan In-Center HD Theory Class Review Game

In Motivational Inteviewing, the acronym DARN stands for

What are the three steps in completing an access assessment:

When the lab receives a laboratory test tube with double labeling:

Too much dietary intake of this electrolyte leads to muscle weakness and abnormal heart rhythm

A patient complains of pain at the needle site, tingling of the lips, & difficulty breathing:

The nephrologist orders a BFR of 300 for your patient's AVF.  What gauge is appropriate to use?

This can remain on surfaces for days with plastic & vinyl being most favorable to survival

Your patient eats a banana as a snack during dialysis.  What is your response?

For patients with AKI

This can lead to increased thirst and hypertension:

This complication occurs when patients' blood is exposed to chlorine/chloramines:

Health Literacy is the degree to which individuals:

This protein is essential for growth, maintence, preventing infections and anemia:

This RO component only works with a sufficient amount of salt pellets:

What is the most important route by which pathogens are transmitted in healthcare settings?

TRUE or FALSE: The most important intervention in preventing HAIs in healthcare is handwashing.

This prevents the formation of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms

With CKD-MBD, abnormalities in these labs lead to soft tissue calcification and bone disease:

Hypotension during the dialysis treatment:

Why do we measure the pH of the dialysate?

What is an appropriate intervention for muscle cramps?

Per Davita policy, fever and chills is defined as

The time the RO must be running prior to performing the first chlorine/ chloramine test:

Which is one of the basic principles of Self Management?

Over-manipulating or flipping needles can cause this:

AKI patients are at increased risk for:

What test is performed monthly on patients susceptible for Hepatitis B

The best time to take phosphate binders

A patient with a suspected air embolism should be placed into what position?

If a patient has dialysis associated pericarditis, treatment includes:

The automatic intervention of a TM who sees a patient doing something detrimental to his health

How do you verify that the patient is stable and safe for discharge after dialysis?

What are some useful tips for auditory learners?

Documentation in the medical record

The best way to help patients successfully change behaviors:

What problem would cause a DECREASE in venous pressure?

A TM that has >6 mo. of cannulation experience & >10 successful cannulations on established AVF

What is the recommended distance between needle tips?

The most common cause of infection in dialysis patients

Your immediate intervention to a final water quality alarm on the treatment floor is:

Patients who are skipping treatments are at risk for this: