Free CERTIFIED-HEMODIALYSIS-TECHNICIAN-CHT Exam Dumps Preview

Question 1

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A patient is admitted for routine dialysis and complains of diarrhea It is important to report this to the nurse.

Which of the following treatment modifications may be needed?

1. A

   Initiate sodium-modeling program

2. B

   Modify dialysate potassium level

3. C

   Apply ultrafiltration (UF) profile

4. D

   Alter dialyzer selection

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Correct answerC

Question 2

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Kt/V and urea reduction rate (URR) values have been abnormally high when drawn by a certian individual.

What might be the cause?

1. A

   The predialysis sample was diluted.

2. B

   The blood sample was improperly obtained.

3. C

   The patient's dialysis time was cut by 10 minutes.

4. D

   The patient was told when to expect aw test and modified his diet.

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Correct answerB

Question 3

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The rate of which excess fluid can be removed asymptomatically in a particular patient depends on

1. A

   degree of cardiac stability and overhydration status of the patient.

2. B

   the vasodilating eflect of the dialysate bath.

3. C

   the solute concentration of the blood.

4. D

   the transmembrane pressure (TMP) gradient.

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Correct answerA

Question 4

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The BEST way to establish hemostasis after dialysis is to apply

1. A

   a pressure dressing for 30 minutes.

2. B

   enough pressure to occlude the vessel.

3. C

   moderate pressure over the puncture site.

4. D

   firm pressure proximal to the puncture site.

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Correct answerC

Question 5

Single choice

When handing dialysate effluent, staff should wear gloves, masks, and eye protection because

1. A

   the practice may reduce the peritonitis occurrence rate.

2. B

   the effluent is considered a contaminated body fluid.

3. C

   the effluent is acidic and may irritate the skin.

4. D

   repeated handwashing can be avoided.

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Correct answerB

Question 6

Single choice

When assessing the adequacy of dialysis, which of the following factors MUST be considered?

I. . Blood flow rate
II). Dialysate flow rate
III). Body size
IV). Clotting in the dialyzer

1. A

   I and II only

2. B

   I and IV only

3. C

   II, III, and IV only

4. D

   I, II, III, and IV

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Correct answerD

Question 7

Single choice

Conductivity meters all function on the ability to

1. A

   combine with the iodine electrode of the meter.

2. B

   pass an electrical current through the dialysate.

3. C

   deflect the needle due to increased viscosity of the fluid.

4. D

   change color when titrated against nitric acid.

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Correct answerA

Question 8

Single choice

In the event a major fire is discovered in an area occupied by patients, the first action should be to

1. A

   request that the utilities be shut off immediately.

2. B

   rescue the patients in the immediate area.

3. C

   report the fire to the local authorities.

4. D

   reopen the safety doors for evacuation.

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Correct answerB

Question 9

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Water that b safe for drinking is NOT necessarily safe for dialysis because

1. A

   a patient's urine output is decreased.

2. B

   fluid removal is a problem in renal patients.

3. C

   a patient is exposed to a large amount of water during the dialysis treatment.

4. D

   small amounts of products are removed during the filtration process.

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Correct answerC

Question 10

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A patient presents for treatment and complains of muscle weakness.
The technician should suspect which of the following?

1. A

   Acidosis

2. B

   Pericarditis

3. C

   Hyperkalemia

4. D

   Dialysis disequilibrium

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Correct answerC

Question 11

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Which of the following may NOT be a common psychological reaction for patients beginning maintenance dialysis?

1. A

   Guilt

2. B

   Anxiety

3. C

   Hostility

4. D

   Depression

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Correct answerC

Question 12

Single choice

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a by-product of

1. A

   tubular infiltrate.

2. B

   glomerular filtrate.

3. C

   protein metabolism.

4. D

   carbohydrate metabolism.

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Correct answerC

Question 13

Single choice

The MOST common cause of death among hemodialysis patients is

1. A

   gastrointestinal bleeding.

2. B

   cardiac complications.

3. C

   dialysis dementia.

4. D

   sustained elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.

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Correct answerB

Question 14

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All of the following are necessary to ensure quality control in the area of electrical safety EXCEPT

1. A

   monitoring of the correct electrical power entering the dialysis facility.

2. B

   monitoring corrosion-free electrical equipment.

3. C

   ensuring of proper grounding of dialysis equipment.

4. D

   periodic inspection of the condition of electrical cords and receptacles.

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Correct answerB

Question 15

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All of the following are likely contributing factors to frequent clotting of dialyzers on a machine EXCEPT

1. A

   access recirculation

2. B

   high ultrafiltration (UF).

3. C

   high dialysate flow rate.

4. D

   inadequate heparinization.

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Correct answerC

Question 16

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A patient's immune system should normally provide protection from which of the following?

1. A

   Injury

2. B

   Uremia

3. C

   Infection

4. D

   Contamination

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Correct answerC