Newly Mature Fistula {Ans: new fistula that has received post op exam by surgeon and meets criteria listed in the KDOQI Rule of 6's. Must be performed by NFACT advanced cannulator}Anaphylaxis {Ans: Definition: rapid, severe immune response to an allergen, may be caused by ETO allergy, rxn to germicide left in blood lines, or medication allergy S/S: difficulty breathing, wheezing, tachycardia, hives, itching, periorbital edema, hypotension, anxiety, restlessness, chest tightness, cardiac arrest Intervention: stop the medication, stop blood pump. d/c treatment, do not return blood, notify MD, call EMS}Blood Loss {Ans: Definition: loss of blood typically due to dislodged needle, bleeding at access site, disconnection of lines, system clotted and unable to return blood. S/S: hypotension, loss of consciousness, blood on floor, chair or clothing, blood lead detector alarm, VP alarm if needle dislodged or line separate, TMP alarm, visible clots in chamber Interventions: Manage symptoms, give saline replacement if needed, give O2, fix cause}What does RULE stand for? {Ans: Resisting the Righting Reflex Understand Listen Empower}What are the most common causes for CKD in the USA? {Ans: Diabetes, Hypertension, Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)}Differences between OSHA and CMS {Ans: OSHA: concerned with employee safety