CHT DIALYSIS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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CHT DIALYSIS TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: When assessing a fistula or graft, which of the following needs to be listened

for prior to starting dialysis:

• bruit
• stenosis
• thrill
• steal syndrome

Answer:

• bruit

Question 2: How are the clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis treatment:

• Separate billing
• Contract pricing
• Composite rate
• Fee-for-service

Answer:

• Composite rate

Question 3: How do you determine the direction of blood flow in the access

Answer:

Pressing access 1/2 way and feeling which side has greater pulse

Question 4: What is the purpose of a proportioning system?

• Monitors the dialysate flow rate
• Monitors for blood leaks
• Checks the conductivity of the dialysate
• Make dialysate by mixing fresh concentrate with fixed amounts of treated water

Answer:

• Make dialysate by mixing fresh concentrate with fixed amounts of treated water

Question 5: Which of the following is used to prevent air in the bloodlines:

• Maintain prescribed blood flow rates
• Tighten all connections
• Monitor patients blood pressure
• Allow the normal saline bag to empty

Answer:

• Tighten all connections

Question 6: Which of the following is a way to remove solutes:

• Convection
• Suction
• Surface area
• Irradiation

Answer:

• Convection

Question 7: According to AAMI standards, bacteriologic testing for water and dialysate should

take place:

• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Yearly

Answer:

• Monthly

Question 8: Which of the following is a negative pressure:

• Venous
• Venous and arterial
• Arterial
• Predialyzer pressure

Answer:

• Arterial

Question 9: Although dialysate delivery systems have back-up monitoring systems, it is critical

that:

• The monitoring systems be checked and calibrated on a schedule recommended by the

manufacturer

• Conductivity and pH be verified by independent meters before each dialysis treatment and

whenever the dialysate is changed

• All alarm systems be tested prior to each dialysis treatment
• All of the above

Answer:

• All of the above

Question 10: The action level for endotoxin level is what

Answer:

• EU/ml

Question 11: Chlorine and chloramines in dialysate can cause what

Answer:

Hemolysis

Question 12: Potassium is found in dialysate, T/F

Answer:

T Question 13: Large amounts of aluminum in water used for dialysate could cause:

• Fever/chills
• Liver problems
• Bone disease
• Diarrhea

Answer:

• Bone disease

Question 14: Based on Mrs. Smith's total amount of fluid to be removed, what is the ultrafiltration rate per hour (mL/hr) for her treatment?

• 1,220 mL/hr
• 1,385 mL/hr
• 1,440 mL/hr
• 1,500 mL/hr

Answer:

• 1,385 mL/hr