NNCC CCHT CERTIFICATION EXAM

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NNCC CCHT CERTIFICATION EXAM

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Question 1: Target weight is defined as the

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weight at which the patient has no edema or fluid in the lungs and BP is normal.Question 2: Hives, itching, tightness of the chest and respiratory distress may be signs and symptoms of

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anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) Question 3: prior to cannulation a technician notices the skin over the patient's fistula is reddened and warm to touch. these symptoms are most likely due to

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infection

Question 4: Low albumin levels in the dialysis patient have been linked with

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Higher hospitalization and death rates Question 5: Decreasing the patient's prescribed blood flow rate affects the rate of

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diffusion

Question 6: The most important monitor in the dialysis setting is

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teammate

Question 7: The normal range of resting respirations in an adult is

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12-20 breaths per minute Question 8: the dextrose used in the dialysate for peritoneal dialysis can cause

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hyperglycemia Question 9: Short frequent hemodialysis treatments in patients with high BUN (blood urea nitrogen) are performed to prevent

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dialysis disequilibrium syndrome

Question 10: One sign and symptom of fluid overload is

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hypertension Question 11: Infection control protocols for hemodialysis equipment should include which of these actions by the caregiver?

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using gloves when touching the machine Question 12: AAMI standard for conventional dialysis requires the total microbial count to be less than

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200 CFU/mL

Question 13: A medication that dialyzes off easily is

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Digoxin

Question 14: The most important intervention to prevent the spread of infection

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Perform hand hygiene Question 15: Mr. jones suffers from constipation. he goes to the drug store to buy a laxative. Mr.jones should avoid which medication?

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milk of magnesia

Question 16: Normal body pH

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7.35-7.45

Question 17: during the set-up of a hemodialysis machine, the alarm test for conductivity fails.which of these actions should the dialysis technician take?

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Notify the equipment technician Question 18: A reason why a dialysis technician is to be certified is:

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It's a CMS requirement

Question 19: Fluid to be removed divided by the treatment time tells us

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the ultrafiltration rate Question 20: Mr. jones demonstrates how to wash his access. this is a an example of which adult learning principle

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psychomotor

Question 21: Germicide rebound occurs due to

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Inadequate dialyzer priming

Question 22: All of the following are phosphate binders EXCEPT : Renagel Phos-Lo Tums Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B12

Question 23: A true aneurysm can be dangerous because it

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may rupture and cause the patient to bleed profusely Question 24: During a hemodialysis treatment the technician responds to a low venous

pressure alarm. The most likely cause for this alarm is:

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Disconnection of the bloodline Question 25: Patient exposure to chloramines during the hemodialysis treatment may cause

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hemolysis Question 26: A rise in transmembrane pressure in a low flux dialyzer during hemodialysis is indicative of

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clotting in the extracorporeal circuit

Question 27: The medication used to treat anemia is

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Epogen Question 28: The organization that has as a goal to 'improve the care and outcomes of all individuals with kidney disease' is called

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KDOQI