CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS |LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - correct
answer-PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula
(AVF) is an? - correct answer-AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - correct answer-Coil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the
ureter? - correct answer-Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult
is approximately? - correct answer-125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c.
erythropoietin, d. calcitriol.)? - correct answer-B. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - correct answer-Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - correct
answer-Diabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? -
correct answer-All of them (itiching, edema,anemia).
, All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure EXCEPT,(a. Low
Hemoglobin, b. Hypoparathyroidism, c. Hyperkalemia, d. Hyperphosphatemia)? - correct
answer-B. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? -
correct answer-90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - correct answer-Short daily
home hemodialysis,2-3 hrs a session, 5-7 days a week.
The fluid restrictions for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal to what
urine volume/day? - correct answer-1L.(4 cups)
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? -
correct answer-Amyloidosis
Blood test for ferritin are preformed in hemodialysis patients - correct answer-To check for
iron stores.
What phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia with the fewest side
effects in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESRD)? - correct answer-Lanthanum
carbonate are prefered because there is less toxicity.
True or False: Hemodialysis patients should be taught to put in their own needles, weigh
themselves and record it, check their dialyzer settings and dialysate? - correct answer-True
True or False: dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins - correct answer-False
ANSWERS |LATEST UPLOAD |GRADED A+
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - correct
answer-PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula
(AVF) is an? - correct answer-AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - correct answer-Coil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the
ureter? - correct answer-Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult
is approximately? - correct answer-125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c.
erythropoietin, d. calcitriol.)? - correct answer-B. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - correct answer-Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - correct
answer-Diabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? -
correct answer-All of them (itiching, edema,anemia).
, All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure EXCEPT,(a. Low
Hemoglobin, b. Hypoparathyroidism, c. Hyperkalemia, d. Hyperphosphatemia)? - correct
answer-B. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? -
correct answer-90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - correct answer-Short daily
home hemodialysis,2-3 hrs a session, 5-7 days a week.
The fluid restrictions for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal to what
urine volume/day? - correct answer-1L.(4 cups)
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? -
correct answer-Amyloidosis
Blood test for ferritin are preformed in hemodialysis patients - correct answer-To check for
iron stores.
What phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia with the fewest side
effects in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESRD)? - correct answer-Lanthanum
carbonate are prefered because there is less toxicity.
True or False: Hemodialysis patients should be taught to put in their own needles, weigh
themselves and record it, check their dialyzer settings and dialysate? - correct answer-True
True or False: dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins - correct answer-False
