CDN EXAM -CERTIFIED DIALYSIS NURSE |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
One of the most common causes of a mild (Type B) dialyzer reaction is:
a. Removing excess fluid early in the dialysis process
b. Using a new dialyzer
c. Using a reprocessed dialyzer
d. Using a synthetic dialyzer
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Using a new dialyzer
A Type B reaction may be seen when a patient is exposed to a new dialyzer. These type of
reactions may manifest within 20-40 minutes of the start of dialysis with symptoms such
as chest or back pain and nausea, which decline in severity as dialysis continues.
Question 2
What limits chronic outpatient dialysis facilities from testing anticoagulation levels?
a. Medicare conditions for coverage
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
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, Chronic outpatient dialysis facilities cannot test anticoagulation of blood. This is because
of CLIA regulations.
Question 3
Which type of dialysis may be performed by the patient at home without assistance or
machines?
a. CCPD (continuous cyclic PD)
b. CAPD (continuous ambulatory PD)
c. IPD (intermittent PD)
d. APD (automated PD)
CORRECT ANSWER
b. CAPD (continuous ambulatory PD)
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) can be done at home without
assistance. CCPD (Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal dialysis) can be done at home but will
need the assistance of a 2nd person and a machine to filter the dialysate. IPD
(Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis) is usually done in an outpatient facility although it can
on some occasions be done at home. This requires the assistance of a 2nd person and the
use of a machine to filter the dialysate.
Question 4
Upon employment, what should all healthcare providers working in a dialysis facility be
screened for?
a. Pneumonia
b. Influenza
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,c. Tuberculosis
d. HIV
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Tuberculosis
The CDC recommends all dialysis staff be screened for tuberculosis upon employment.
Question 5
A patient is on dialysis and the nurse administers Venofer and oral calcitriol. The patient
begins to have severe chest pain and begins to cough. The nurse takes the patient's blood
pressure, and they are hypotensive. What does the nurse suspect to be the cause of these
symptoms?
a. Low blood sugar
b. Reaction to Venofer
c. Reaction to oral calcitriol
d. Fast fluid removal
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Reaction to Venofer
Some patients can experience a severe but uncommon reaction to Venofer. The signs of
this include severe chest pain, cough, and low blood pressure.
Question 6
Which of the following programs are required in the Medicare's Conditions for Coverage
for dialysis facilities?
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, a. Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
b. Technical Expert Panel (TEP)
c. Renal Management Information System (REMIS)
d. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
All dialysis facilities who wish to receive funds from Medicare are required to have a
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to improve patient
outcomes and satisfaction.
Question 7
Infection control education for healthcare providers must be completed initially at start of
employment and again at least how often?
a. Every quarter
b. Every 6 months
c. Monthly
d. Annually
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Annually
As a condition for Medicare coverage, infection control education must be completed
initially upon employment and periodically as determined by the facility policy (at least
annually).
Question 8
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
One of the most common causes of a mild (Type B) dialyzer reaction is:
a. Removing excess fluid early in the dialysis process
b. Using a new dialyzer
c. Using a reprocessed dialyzer
d. Using a synthetic dialyzer
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Using a new dialyzer
A Type B reaction may be seen when a patient is exposed to a new dialyzer. These type of
reactions may manifest within 20-40 minutes of the start of dialysis with symptoms such
as chest or back pain and nausea, which decline in severity as dialysis continues.
Question 2
What limits chronic outpatient dialysis facilities from testing anticoagulation levels?
a. Medicare conditions for coverage
b. FDA
c. CDC
d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
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, Chronic outpatient dialysis facilities cannot test anticoagulation of blood. This is because
of CLIA regulations.
Question 3
Which type of dialysis may be performed by the patient at home without assistance or
machines?
a. CCPD (continuous cyclic PD)
b. CAPD (continuous ambulatory PD)
c. IPD (intermittent PD)
d. APD (automated PD)
CORRECT ANSWER
b. CAPD (continuous ambulatory PD)
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) can be done at home without
assistance. CCPD (Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal dialysis) can be done at home but will
need the assistance of a 2nd person and a machine to filter the dialysate. IPD
(Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis) is usually done in an outpatient facility although it can
on some occasions be done at home. This requires the assistance of a 2nd person and the
use of a machine to filter the dialysate.
Question 4
Upon employment, what should all healthcare providers working in a dialysis facility be
screened for?
a. Pneumonia
b. Influenza
2
,c. Tuberculosis
d. HIV
CORRECT ANSWER
c. Tuberculosis
The CDC recommends all dialysis staff be screened for tuberculosis upon employment.
Question 5
A patient is on dialysis and the nurse administers Venofer and oral calcitriol. The patient
begins to have severe chest pain and begins to cough. The nurse takes the patient's blood
pressure, and they are hypotensive. What does the nurse suspect to be the cause of these
symptoms?
a. Low blood sugar
b. Reaction to Venofer
c. Reaction to oral calcitriol
d. Fast fluid removal
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Reaction to Venofer
Some patients can experience a severe but uncommon reaction to Venofer. The signs of
this include severe chest pain, cough, and low blood pressure.
Question 6
Which of the following programs are required in the Medicare's Conditions for Coverage
for dialysis facilities?
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, a. Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
b. Technical Expert Panel (TEP)
c. Renal Management Information System (REMIS)
d. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
All dialysis facilities who wish to receive funds from Medicare are required to have a
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to improve patient
outcomes and satisfaction.
Question 7
Infection control education for healthcare providers must be completed initially at start of
employment and again at least how often?
a. Every quarter
b. Every 6 months
c. Monthly
d. Annually
CORRECT ANSWER
d. Annually
As a condition for Medicare coverage, infection control education must be completed
initially upon employment and periodically as determined by the facility policy (at least
annually).
Question 8
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