HemoDialysis Bonnet Exam Certified Bonnet Exam
Study Guide NEWEST EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED
A dialysis technician in the unit has contracted hepatitis B. The most probable cause would be
introduction
(A) of infective secretions into mucosal surfaces.
(B) by a contaminated needle.
(C) of infective serum through mucosal surfaces.
(D) of infective serum through an open cut or scratch. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A flushed sensation, headache, profound thirst, and vomiting are all symptoms indicating that the
dialysate water is high in
(A) aluminum.
(B) zinc.
(C) sodium.
(D) magnesium. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains of a cold hand, especially the fingers. The technician should tell the patient
it may be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains of feeling dizzy. The technician notes that the patient is pale and cyanotic,
the blood pressure has increased, and respirations have increased in rate and depth. Which of the
following does the assessment reveal?
,(A) Sepsis
(B) Hypoxemia
(C) Allergic reaction
(D) Hyperglycemic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains to a technician that during his most recent dialysis he underwent a great deal
of pain due to a new co-worker's venipuncture technique. The technician's most constructive
response to this patient would be to
(A) inform the patient that he has the right to refuse venipuncture by the new technician.
(B) listen to the patient's concerns and inform the head nurse.
(C) tell the new co-worker of the patient's complaint and suggest that the co-worker request to be
excused from this patient's treatment.
(D) inform the patient that this technician is new and is sure to improve with practice. -
CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient is in the 3rd hour of a 4-hour dialysis session when the technician notices the patient
yawning. The patient says he feels fine. Which of the following should be the technician's next
action?
(A) Advise the patient to take a nap
(B) Reduce the blood flow rate
(C) Check the blood pressure
(D) Report this to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient reports for dialysis with complaints of generally feeling poorly. Patient assessment
reveals an elevated apical pulse, elevated blood pressure, scattered râles, and 2+ jugular venous
distension. Which of the following complications may be anticipated during the dialysis
treatment?
,(A) Cramping, nausea, disequilibrium syndrome
(B) Angina, hypotension, headache
(C) Fever, itching, anaphylaxis
(D) Dyspnea, hypotension, cramping - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient whose serum calcium and phosphorus levels are in the low-normal range is started on
IV vitamin D3 therapy (Calcijex). The technician should expect the patient's
(A) calcium to increase.
(B) calcium to increase and the phosphorus to decrease.
(C) calcium and phosphorus to increase and the PTH to decrease.
(D) PTH to increase. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A practical method for determining the direction of flow in a fistula or graft segment is to
(A) listen with a stethoscope over the fistula.
(B) lightly palpate the vessel at two different points.
(C) occlude the flow with one finger and determine on which side of the occlusion there is a
pulsation.
(D) insert needles in two different directions and observe the rates of blood flow. - CORRECT
ANSWER:
A system of water treatment that removes pyrogens as well as solutes is called
(A) sediment filtration.
(B) reverse osmosis.
(C) softening.
(D) deionization. - CORRECT ANSWER:
, According to AAMI (not facility standards) standards, how often should the equipment be
cleansed?
(A) Annually
(B) Monthly
(C) Daily
(D) Bi-weekly - CORRECT ANSWER:
Air detectors monitor for the presence of air in the
(A) dialysate lines.
(B) venous blood line.
(C) arterial blood line.
(D) concentrate line. - CORRECT ANSWER:
All of the following might improve blood flow in a central venous catheter (CVC) EXCEPT
(A) having the patient cough.
(B) repositioning the patient.
(C) rotating or further inserting the catheter.
(D) reversing the bloodlines. - CORRECT ANSWER:
All of the following statements about hepatitis B vaccine are correct EXCEPT that
(A) the vaccine provides immunity for years following effective vaccination.
(B) the most commonly reported side effects of the vaccine have been local tenderness at the
injection site and slight elevation in temperature.
Study Guide NEWEST EXAM 2026-2027
COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED
A dialysis technician in the unit has contracted hepatitis B. The most probable cause would be
introduction
(A) of infective secretions into mucosal surfaces.
(B) by a contaminated needle.
(C) of infective serum through mucosal surfaces.
(D) of infective serum through an open cut or scratch. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A flushed sensation, headache, profound thirst, and vomiting are all symptoms indicating that the
dialysate water is high in
(A) aluminum.
(B) zinc.
(C) sodium.
(D) magnesium. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains of a cold hand, especially the fingers. The technician should tell the patient
it may be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains of feeling dizzy. The technician notes that the patient is pale and cyanotic,
the blood pressure has increased, and respirations have increased in rate and depth. Which of the
following does the assessment reveal?
,(A) Sepsis
(B) Hypoxemia
(C) Allergic reaction
(D) Hyperglycemic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient complains to a technician that during his most recent dialysis he underwent a great deal
of pain due to a new co-worker's venipuncture technique. The technician's most constructive
response to this patient would be to
(A) inform the patient that he has the right to refuse venipuncture by the new technician.
(B) listen to the patient's concerns and inform the head nurse.
(C) tell the new co-worker of the patient's complaint and suggest that the co-worker request to be
excused from this patient's treatment.
(D) inform the patient that this technician is new and is sure to improve with practice. -
CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient is in the 3rd hour of a 4-hour dialysis session when the technician notices the patient
yawning. The patient says he feels fine. Which of the following should be the technician's next
action?
(A) Advise the patient to take a nap
(B) Reduce the blood flow rate
(C) Check the blood pressure
(D) Report this to the charge nurse - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient reports for dialysis with complaints of generally feeling poorly. Patient assessment
reveals an elevated apical pulse, elevated blood pressure, scattered râles, and 2+ jugular venous
distension. Which of the following complications may be anticipated during the dialysis
treatment?
,(A) Cramping, nausea, disequilibrium syndrome
(B) Angina, hypotension, headache
(C) Fever, itching, anaphylaxis
(D) Dyspnea, hypotension, cramping - CORRECT ANSWER:
A patient whose serum calcium and phosphorus levels are in the low-normal range is started on
IV vitamin D3 therapy (Calcijex). The technician should expect the patient's
(A) calcium to increase.
(B) calcium to increase and the phosphorus to decrease.
(C) calcium and phosphorus to increase and the PTH to decrease.
(D) PTH to increase. - CORRECT ANSWER:
A practical method for determining the direction of flow in a fistula or graft segment is to
(A) listen with a stethoscope over the fistula.
(B) lightly palpate the vessel at two different points.
(C) occlude the flow with one finger and determine on which side of the occlusion there is a
pulsation.
(D) insert needles in two different directions and observe the rates of blood flow. - CORRECT
ANSWER:
A system of water treatment that removes pyrogens as well as solutes is called
(A) sediment filtration.
(B) reverse osmosis.
(C) softening.
(D) deionization. - CORRECT ANSWER:
, According to AAMI (not facility standards) standards, how often should the equipment be
cleansed?
(A) Annually
(B) Monthly
(C) Daily
(D) Bi-weekly - CORRECT ANSWER:
Air detectors monitor for the presence of air in the
(A) dialysate lines.
(B) venous blood line.
(C) arterial blood line.
(D) concentrate line. - CORRECT ANSWER:
All of the following might improve blood flow in a central venous catheter (CVC) EXCEPT
(A) having the patient cough.
(B) repositioning the patient.
(C) rotating or further inserting the catheter.
(D) reversing the bloodlines. - CORRECT ANSWER:
All of the following statements about hepatitis B vaccine are correct EXCEPT that
(A) the vaccine provides immunity for years following effective vaccination.
(B) the most commonly reported side effects of the vaccine have been local tenderness at the
injection site and slight elevation in temperature.
