UPDATED 2024 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is a limitation of a reverse osmosis system? - CORRECT ANSWERSThin film composite membranes
break down when exposed to chlorine and chloramines
What is the normal GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS125 mL/min
Stage 1 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS>90
Stage 5 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS<14
Stage 3 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS30-59
What foods are high in phosphorus - CORRECT ANSWERSDairy, Meats, Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Beans &
Peas, Whole Grains, Chocolate, Colas
What foods are high in potassium - CORRECT ANSWERSAvocados, Mangos, Bananas, Orange Juice, Dried
Fruit, Cantaloupe, Dried Peas, Beans, Tomato Sauce, & Potatoes
What are the two hemodialysis delivery systems? - CORRECT ANSWERSExtracorpeal (blood) & Dialysate
During dialysis, ultrfiltration occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWERSWater is removed from blood because
there is a pressure gradient across a membrane
What are the hemodialysis treatment options? - CORRECT ANSWERSIn-Center, Nocturnal, Short Daily
What development in dialysis came first? - CORRECT ANSWERSDr. Kolff's rotating drum
, What is the definition for dry-weight? - CORRECT ANSWERSPost-dialysis weight at which all or most
excess fluid has been removed
How are clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSComposite Rate
The primary cause of the anemia of ESRD is: - CORRECT ANSWERSErythropoietin Deficiency
What isn't a component of the Extracorpeal Circuit? - CORRECT ANSWERSBlood Leak Detector
What waste product of muscle metabolism is removed by healthy kidneys? - CORRECT
ANSWERSCreatinine
What line is a negative pressure? - CORRECT ANSWERSArterial
What is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERSDiabetes
What are the symptoms of puritis? - CORRECT ANSWERSItching
Why must water used for dialysate be treated? - CORRECT ANSWERSDialysis patients are exposed to
large volumes of water during dialysis
What is the U.V. light and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWERSInvisible radiation that destroys
microorganisms
Which patients may benefit from an increased bicarbonate concentration? - CORRECT ANSWERSPoorly
compliant with regards to fluid intake
If an air embolism occurs, how should a patient be placed? - CORRECT ANSWERSTrendelenberg on the
left side
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
,UPDATED 2024 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
What is a limitation of a reverse osmosis system? - CORRECT ANSWERSThin film composite membranes
break down when exposed to chlorine and chloramines
What is the normal GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS125 mL/min
Stage 1 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS>90
Stage 5 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS<14
Stage 3 kidney disease is at what GFR? - CORRECT ANSWERS30-59
What foods are high in phosphorus - CORRECT ANSWERSDairy, Meats, Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Beans &
Peas, Whole Grains, Chocolate, Colas
What foods are high in potassium - CORRECT ANSWERSAvocados, Mangos, Bananas, Orange Juice, Dried
Fruit, Cantaloupe, Dried Peas, Beans, Tomato Sauce, & Potatoes
What are the two hemodialysis delivery systems? - CORRECT ANSWERSExtracorpeal (blood) & Dialysate
During dialysis, ultrfiltration occurs when: - CORRECT ANSWERSWater is removed from blood because
there is a pressure gradient across a membrane
What are the hemodialysis treatment options? - CORRECT ANSWERSIn-Center, Nocturnal, Short Daily
What development in dialysis came first? - CORRECT ANSWERSDr. Kolff's rotating drum
, What is the definition for dry-weight? - CORRECT ANSWERSPost-dialysis weight at which all or most
excess fluid has been removed
How are clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERSComposite Rate
The primary cause of the anemia of ESRD is: - CORRECT ANSWERSErythropoietin Deficiency
What isn't a component of the Extracorpeal Circuit? - CORRECT ANSWERSBlood Leak Detector
What waste product of muscle metabolism is removed by healthy kidneys? - CORRECT
ANSWERSCreatinine
What line is a negative pressure? - CORRECT ANSWERSArterial
What is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the U.S.? - CORRECT ANSWERSDiabetes
What are the symptoms of puritis? - CORRECT ANSWERSItching
Why must water used for dialysate be treated? - CORRECT ANSWERSDialysis patients are exposed to
large volumes of water during dialysis
What is the U.V. light and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWERSInvisible radiation that destroys
microorganisms
Which patients may benefit from an increased bicarbonate concentration? - CORRECT ANSWERSPoorly
compliant with regards to fluid intake
If an air embolism occurs, how should a patient be placed? - CORRECT ANSWERSTrendelenberg on the
left side
