True or False? Conductivity and pH of dialysate should be checked before the Hanson connectors are attached to the dialyzer.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. It depends on the machine

Answer: (A)

Dialysate quality control matters for patient safety and dialyzer performance. Conductivity shows the total ionic content, and pH indicates the chemical balance of the dialysate. Checking these values before the Hanson connectors are attached to the dialyzer ensures the dialysate being produced is within spec prior to entering the patient circuit. If either value is off, you can catch issues with the water treatment system, concentrate miscalibration, or pump problems and correct them before exposure, preventing potential harm to the patient and damage to the dialyzer. Verifying first also avoids introducing out-of-spec dialysate into the system, which could disrupt diffusion, cause membrane stress, or precipitate reactions.