Patient Complications & Emergencies
What can cause DDS (dialysis disequilibrium syndrome)?
Not enough dialysis or skipping treatments
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is.
Turning the ultrafiltration rate (UFR) off.
What is the definition of Health Literacy?
The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
Could not performing chlorine water checks correctly result in an Immediate Jeopardy?
Yes
In what position should you place a patient who experiences an intradialytic hypotension episode?
Flat supine position (lying flat on back).
How does the dialysis team prevent additional blood loss?
Correct heparin dose per physician order, good cannulation technique, proper rinse back procedure.
True or False.
The RN does not need to supervise the PCT or ensure that they meet the Standard of Care?
False
What is the first thing we do for a patient who starts having an anaphylactic reaction?
Stop Blood Pump, stop treatment, do not return blood.
Cherry red colored blood in the venous line is a sign of .
Hemolysis
What are the Conditions for Coverage?
CMS regulations that dialysis providers must meet to become and stay certified
A pyrogenic reaction will most likely occur at what time during the treatment?
Within 45 to 75 minutes of initiating treatment.
What should be said if a surveyor asks you a question that you don’t know the answer to?
I do not know the answer but I will find out.
What position do we put the patient in if an air embolism is suspected?
Trendelenburg on left side.