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CCHT TEST

EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - correct answer- PD access is by an intra- abdominal catheter

The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an - correct answer- AVF is

entirely with in the arm:

Which of the following dialyzers is used currently? - correct answer- Hollow tube

Which of the following kidney structures connnects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? - correct answer- Pelvis

The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal

function and in the normal adult is approximately: - correct

answer- 125 ml /min/1.73m2

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All of the following substances are produced by the kidney except - correct answer- Aldosterone

The most likely cause of post-renal failure is: - correct answer-

benign prostatic hypertrophy

The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is - correct answer- Diabetes

Uremia May cause which of the following conditions? - correct answer- Itching, Edema, Anemia

All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure EXCEPT - correct answer- Hypoparathyroidsm

Which percentage of transplanted kidney is functional 1 year after transplantation? - correct answer- 90%

Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - correct answer- Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week 2 / 3

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The fluid restriction for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal to urine - correct answer- 1 L.

Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? - correct answer- Amyloidosis

Blood Test for ferritin are performed In hemodialysis patients - correct answer- To check for iron stores.

Which of the following phosphate binders would best control hyperphopharemia with the fewest side effects in patients with end stage kidney disease? - correct answer- Lanthanum carbonate

Hemodialysis patients should be taught to - correct answer- Put in their own needles, weigh themselves and record it, check their dialyzer settings and dialysate.

All of the following statements about vitamins in dialysis

patients are true EXCEPT: - correct answer- Dialysis does not

remove water-soluble vitamins.

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