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All of the following statements concerning “first use syndrome” are true EXCEPT :
(മ) This is an allergic reaction to new dialyzers

(8) Back pain, chest pain and difficulty breathing may be manifested

(C) Symptoms are usually manifested within 15 minutes ஸீ contact

(D) Synthetic membranes are more commonly associated with this syndrome

Which of the following statements is/are true concerning disequilibrium syndrome ?
(8) Most common in severely catabolic cases

(b) Headaches, confusion and seizures may be manifested

(9 Occurrence is related to cerebral edema

(त) Can only be seen in a patient who has never had dialysis before

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(ಲ) (a), (b) and )© only (D) All of the above

Who developed the fistula 7
(ಹ) Turner (B) Scribner
(ಲ) Quinton (D) Brescia and Cimino

What is the purpose of a chest x-ray after the insertion of a dual lumen catheter into a
subclavian or jugular vein ?

(ಹಿ) To confirm proper placement of the catheter

(B) To confirm patency of the catheter

(ಲ) To confirm patency and position

(D) To confirm position and absence of pneumothorax

Subclavian vein catheterization should be avoided for temporary access in all patients with
renal failure due to increased risk of :

(A) Central vein stenosis (8) Pneumothorax

(ಲ) Infection (D) Difficult insertion

The measurement of total cell volume (TCV) is used to determine :
(A) Performance of the dialyzer (8) Blood leak
(ಲ) Contaminants (D) Residual chemical

Prior to every patient connection to a hemodialysis machine, the dialysate should be tested
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(ಹ) Colour of the dialysate (B) Electrolyte content
(ಲ) Temperature (D) Conductivity and pH
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