BONENT CERTIFIED-HEMODIALYSIS-TECHNICIAN-CHT Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

BONENT CERTIFIED-HEMODIALYSIS-TECHNICIAN-CHT Online Questions & Answers

• Question 1:

  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

  A. I and II only
  B. I and IV only
  C. II, III, and IV only
  D. I, II, III, and IV
  D. I, II, III, and IV

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• Question 2:

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

  A. tubular infiltrate.
  B. glomerular filtrate.
  C. protein metabolism.
  D. carbohydrate metabolism.
  C. protein metabolism.

• Question 3:

  The BEST way to dispose of used blood tubing, dialyzers, and other blood-containing components is to

  A. place them in an impervious trash bag marked "Biohazardous" and follow institutional policy for disposal of hazardous waste.
  B. double-bag them, mark the bag "Contaminated," and remove it from the unit as soon as possible.
  C. bag them and place them in a trash can for daily disposal.
  D. place them in a trash can and dispose of them daily.
  B. double-bag them, mark the bag "Contaminated," and remove it from the unit as soon as possible.

• Question 4:

  Which of the following is the BEST reason to check a patient's temperature before beginning hemodialysis?

  A. Check for early signs of infection
  B. Complete the predialysis assessment sheet
  C. Prevent complications during the treatment
  D. Make the staff aware of the need for isolation
  A. Check for early signs of infection

• Question 5:

  Which of the following correctly describes the pathophysiology responsible for orthostatic hypotension in chronic renal failure?

  A. Arteriosclerosis
  B. Fluid volume deficit
  C. Impaired venous return
  D. Effects of continued use of vasoactive drugs
  C. Impaired venous return

• Question 6:

  Conductivity measures the

  A. amount of urea in dialysate.
  B. concentration of positive ions in the dialysate.
  C. electrodes or sensors in the machine.
  D. amount of glucose in the dialysate.
  B. concentration of positive ions in the dialysate.

• Question 7:

  At the initiation of dialysis, the patient complains of pain and burning at the access area. The technician should immediately

  A. turn the blood flow down and notify the team leader.
  B. turn the blood flow down and administer normal saline (NS).
  C. stop the blood flow and hand crank to return the blood.
  D. stop the blood flow and do not return the blood.
  D. stop the blood flow and do not return the blood.

• Question 8:

  Undissolved particles such as mud and sand are removed in the water treatment system by

  A. water softener.
  B. carbon tank.
  C. sediment filter.
  D. brine tank.
  C. sediment filter.

• Question 9:

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

  A. Guilt
  B. Anxiety
  C. Hostility
  D. Depression
  C. Hostility

• Question 10:

  In the selection and placement of water treatment components for a home hemodialysis installation, a water softener is undesirable as the final purification method because softened water is high in bacterial count and

  A. sodium.
  B. resistivity.
  C. magnesium.
  D. iron.
  A. sodium.