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Which of these finding noted on a safety check would indicate that an intervention is needed? {Ans: HemoSafe is in place and secure on the arterial line.}The arterial needle is placed {Ans: Either with or against the flow of blood}Which of the following would minimize bacterial growth in the water treatment system? {Ans: Circulation of water on a continuous basis.}When instructing patients with chronic kidney disease, who are receiving dialysis, the nurse should include the fact that? {Ans: Elevated potassium levels may cause changes in heart rhythm.}In addition to air embolism, what complication may potentially occur if the saline bag is left unclamped with the blood pump running during the dialysis treatment? {Ans: Dialyzer clotting}If the arterial pressure changes from -200 mmhg to -250 mmHg from the initiation of treatment, what would be a possible cause? {Ans: hypotension and vasoconstriction.}The purpose of the ultrafilters is to? {Ans: Provide a bacterial and endotoxin barrier.}According to FMS policy, the safe level for total chlorine is? {Ans: less than 0.10ppm.}If the bicarbonate jugs have been in storage and are needed for emergency use what action must be taken prior to use? {Ans: Disinfect with