Dialysis Technician Exam Study Guide |180 questions| with correct answers

What foods are high in phosphorus - Ans Dairy, Meats, Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Beans & Peas, Whole Grains, Chocolate, Colas What foods are high in potassium - Ans Avocados, Mangos, Bananas, Orange Juice, Dried Fruit, Cantaloupe, Dried Peas, Beans, Tomato Sauce, & Potatoes What are the two hemodialysis delivery systems? - Ans Extracorpeal (blood) & Dialysate During dialysis, ultrfiltration occurs when: - Ans Water is removed from blood because there is a pressure gradient across a membrane What are the hemodialysis treatment options? - Ans In-Center, Nocturnal, Short Daily What development in dialysis came first? - Ans Dr. Kolff's rotating drum What is the definition for dry-weight? - Ans Post-dialysis weight at which all or most excess fluid has been removed How are clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis? - Ans Composite Rate The primary cause of the anemia of ESRD is: - Ans Erythropoietin Deficiency What isn't a component of the Extracorpeal Circuit? - Ans Blood Leak Detector