CCHT Review Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work
is the: - Correct answer-nephron
A nephron is made up of: - Correct answer-a glomerulus and tubule
The endocrine functions of the kidney include: - Correct answer-Making
erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D
The leading cause of CKD for adults in the US is: - Correct answer-Diabetes
Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused
by: - Correct answer-Hyperphosphatemia
Why do kidney patients often have bone disease? - Correct answer-Kidneys stop
producing calcitriol
Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include: - Correct answer-
Anorexia, fatigue, swelling
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,A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that: - Correct answer-Allows for
only certain sized particles to cross
Diffusion is a movement of particles - Correct answer-By filtration through a
biocompatible membrane
Negative pressure is pressure created when - Correct answer-Fluid is pulled
through a restriction
During Dialysis, ultrafiltration occurs when: - Correct answer-Water is removed
from blood because there is a pressure gradient between blood and dialysate.
At which point in the ECC is the blood usually under negative pressure? - Correct
answer-The arterial line before the blood pump
Which of the following will increase the amount of solutes that will diffuse across
the semipermeable membrane? - Correct answer-High concentration gradients
The components of the dialysate treatment that affect clearance include: - Correct
answer-Dialysate flow, time of treatment, dialyzer size, blood flow rate
Two things that affect the dialyzers ability to removes wastes from the body
include: - Correct answer-surface area and molecular weight cutoff
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, Dialysate is the fluid that helps remove waste from the body. It contains a number
of substances. Choose the group below that might be prescribed for a dialysate
solution: - Correct answer-Bicarbonate, Sodium, Potassium
What is the most important safety monitor during a dialysis treatment? - Correct
answer-The dialysis technician
Dialysate conductivity means: - Correct answer-The total electrical charge of a
solution
Dialysate that has too much sodium may cause patient injury. Too much sodium or
hypernatremia can cause: - Correct answer-Headaches, high BP, and shriveling of
RBCs
Dialysate that has too much calcium can cause: - Correct answer-Vomiting,
confusion and irritability
Dialysate that has too little sodium can cause - Correct answer-Low blood
pressure, cramping, and bursting of red blood cells
Dialysis treatment adequacy has been linked to patient outcomes. Delivering an
adequate "dose" of dialysis is the responsibility of the patient care staff in a dialysis
unit. Things that can affect dialysis adequacy include all of the following except: -
Correct answer-Luer Lock connections
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Answers
The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work
is the: - Correct answer-nephron
A nephron is made up of: - Correct answer-a glomerulus and tubule
The endocrine functions of the kidney include: - Correct answer-Making
erythropoietin and the active form of Vitamin D
The leading cause of CKD for adults in the US is: - Correct answer-Diabetes
Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused
by: - Correct answer-Hyperphosphatemia
Why do kidney patients often have bone disease? - Correct answer-Kidneys stop
producing calcitriol
Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include: - Correct answer-
Anorexia, fatigue, swelling
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,A semipermeable membrane is a porous barrier that: - Correct answer-Allows for
only certain sized particles to cross
Diffusion is a movement of particles - Correct answer-By filtration through a
biocompatible membrane
Negative pressure is pressure created when - Correct answer-Fluid is pulled
through a restriction
During Dialysis, ultrafiltration occurs when: - Correct answer-Water is removed
from blood because there is a pressure gradient between blood and dialysate.
At which point in the ECC is the blood usually under negative pressure? - Correct
answer-The arterial line before the blood pump
Which of the following will increase the amount of solutes that will diffuse across
the semipermeable membrane? - Correct answer-High concentration gradients
The components of the dialysate treatment that affect clearance include: - Correct
answer-Dialysate flow, time of treatment, dialyzer size, blood flow rate
Two things that affect the dialyzers ability to removes wastes from the body
include: - Correct answer-surface area and molecular weight cutoff
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, Dialysate is the fluid that helps remove waste from the body. It contains a number
of substances. Choose the group below that might be prescribed for a dialysate
solution: - Correct answer-Bicarbonate, Sodium, Potassium
What is the most important safety monitor during a dialysis treatment? - Correct
answer-The dialysis technician
Dialysate conductivity means: - Correct answer-The total electrical charge of a
solution
Dialysate that has too much sodium may cause patient injury. Too much sodium or
hypernatremia can cause: - Correct answer-Headaches, high BP, and shriveling of
RBCs
Dialysate that has too much calcium can cause: - Correct answer-Vomiting,
confusion and irritability
Dialysate that has too little sodium can cause - Correct answer-Low blood
pressure, cramping, and bursting of red blood cells
Dialysis treatment adequacy has been linked to patient outcomes. Delivering an
adequate "dose" of dialysis is the responsibility of the patient care staff in a dialysis
unit. Things that can affect dialysis adequacy include all of the following except: -
Correct answer-Luer Lock connections
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