Certified Hemodialysis Bio-Medical Technician (CHBT)

What does a 'conductivity alarm' on a hemodialysis machine indicate?

The dialysate electrolyte concentration is outside safe limits, posing risk of fatal electrolyte imbalance The blood pump speed has exceeded the prescribed rate The venous pressure is too high, indicating a possible access occlusion The heparin infusion pump has run out of medication

Correct Answer:

The dialysate electrolyte concentration is outside safe limits, posing risk of fatal electrolyte imbalance

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