CCHT EXAM 2026 2 VERSIONS 2026/2027 (46pages)

Part 1 1. Which of the following terms indicate a solution that has the same concentration of solutes as blood? a. Atonic b. Isotonic c. Hypotonic d. Hypertonic 2. A patient’s potassium level has been running high between dialysis treatments, so the patient has been working with the renal dietician to restrict potassium in the diet. Which of the fruits should the patient avoid? a. Bananas b. Apples c. Strawberries d. Grapes 3. During osmosis, which of the following movements takes place? a. Solutes move from an area of higher concentration to lower. b. Solutes move from an area of lower concentration to higher. c. Fluid moves from an area of higher concentration to lower. d. Fluid moves from an area of lower concentration to higher. 4. A patient’s granddaughter calls the dialysis center and asks for a progress report on her father, who is a patient in the center. The technician should a. provide the report. b. tell the daughter to ask her father. c. ask the supervisor what to do. d. state that patient information cannot be divulged. 5. If a hematoma forms at the access site where a needle infiltrated, the usual intervention is to apply a. cold compresses. b. hot compresses. c. manual pressure only. d. compression bandage. 6. Which of the following actions by a patient increases the risk of blood clots in a venous access? a. Holding a handbag in the handle on the access side b. Wearing a top with very tight-fitting long sleeves c. Exercising the arm with the access d. Using the access arm to carry out activities of daily living. 7. A patient is very anxious during initial hemodialysis treatment and requires extra attention. When the treatment is completed, the patient offers a $20 tip. The technician should