Certified Hemodialysis Technician Exam
Questions and Answers updated 2026
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - AnswerPD access
is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an? -
AnswerAVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - AnswerCoil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? -
AnswerPelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult is
approximately? - Answer125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c. erythropoietin,
d. calcitriol.)? - AnswerB. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - AnswerBenign prostatic hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - AnswerDiabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? - AnswerAll 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)? - AnswerB. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? - Answer90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - AnswerShort daily home
hemodialysis,2-3 hrs a session, 5-7 days a week.
Questions and Answers updated 2026
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - AnswerPD access
is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an? -
AnswerAVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - AnswerCoil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? -
AnswerPelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult is
approximately? - Answer125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c. erythropoietin,
d. calcitriol.)? - AnswerB. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - AnswerBenign prostatic hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - AnswerDiabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? - AnswerAll 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)? - AnswerB. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? - Answer90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - AnswerShort daily home
hemodialysis,2-3 hrs a session, 5-7 days a week.
