CCHT Exam Practice #2
CCHT Exam Practice #2 Questions and
Answers/ 122 Terms with Verified
Solutions 2024.
An AV/V fistula is preferred access for hemodialysis because:
a. There is a lower incidence of complications
b. Surgeons are more experience and prefer creating AV fistulas
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c. There is a lower incidence of thrombosis
d. Both A and C - Answer: d. Both A and C
The pressure difference between the blood side and the dialysate side of the
dialyzer is called
a. Ultrafiltration Factor
b. Dialysate Flow Rate
c. Transmembrane Pressure
d. Urea Reduction Ration - Answer: c. Transmembrane Pressure
What is the best way to prepare an access for cannulation
a. Scrub with a gauze or pad soaked with a germicidal agent in a circular motion
from the outside inward
b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the
recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
c. rub vigorously up and down the area to be cannulated then insert the needle
d. No further preparation is required if the patient has just washed their access -
Answer: b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the
recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
Which of the following statements is not true about the Nephron?
a. the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney
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b. nephrons process about 7500 mL of filtrates per hour
c. a nephron is composed of renal tubules and collecting ducts
d. nephrons are located in the bladder - Answer: d. nephrons are located in the
bladder
Mr. Pitt is always joking. He usually requests to be called "Bob". He presents today
very quiet and when you called him "bob" he did not respond. How would you
further investigate this change in behavior?
a. go get the nurse without further investigation
b. put him on and worry about it later
c. ask a few open ended questions that would indicate whether there is a personal
issue
d. nothing he simply may not to talk today - Answer: c. ask a few open ended
questions that would indicate whether there is a personal issue
Which of the following statements is not true about renal tubules?
a. approximatel 66% of water from the filtrate is reabsorbed in proximal
convoluted tubule
b. loop of Henle reabsorbs sodium chloride which promotes water conservation in
times of dehydration
c. distal convoluted tubule maintains balance in the liver
d. both a and c - Answer: d. both a and c
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Stage 5 CKD is defined by a GFR of
a. >90 mL
b. <15 mL
c. 30-59 mL
d. 15-29 mL - Answer: b. <15 mL
Hypernatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration of a above
146mEQ/L. It is manifested by:
a. intense thirst, flushed skin, dry mucus membrane
b. headaches, seizures, muscle cramps
c. fever
d. agitation, low body temperature - Answer: a. intense thirst, flushed skin, dry
mucus membrane
Which of the following are symptoms of uremia:
a. fatigue, weakness, mental confusion
b. flu like symptoms
c. metallic taste in the mouth
d. all of the above - Answer: d. all of the above
Factors to be considered in managing nutrition of ESRD patients are:
CCHT Exam Practice #2 Questions and
Answers/ 122 Terms with Verified
Solutions 2024.
An AV/V fistula is preferred access for hemodialysis because:
a. There is a lower incidence of complications
b. Surgeons are more experience and prefer creating AV fistulas
, CCHT Exam Practice #2
c. There is a lower incidence of thrombosis
d. Both A and C - Answer: d. Both A and C
The pressure difference between the blood side and the dialysate side of the
dialyzer is called
a. Ultrafiltration Factor
b. Dialysate Flow Rate
c. Transmembrane Pressure
d. Urea Reduction Ration - Answer: c. Transmembrane Pressure
What is the best way to prepare an access for cannulation
a. Scrub with a gauze or pad soaked with a germicidal agent in a circular motion
from the outside inward
b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the
recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
c. rub vigorously up and down the area to be cannulated then insert the needle
d. No further preparation is required if the patient has just washed their access -
Answer: b. Scrub in a circular motion from the inside to the outside and allow the
recommended time for skin contact before cannulation
Which of the following statements is not true about the Nephron?
a. the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney
, CCHT Exam Practice #2
b. nephrons process about 7500 mL of filtrates per hour
c. a nephron is composed of renal tubules and collecting ducts
d. nephrons are located in the bladder - Answer: d. nephrons are located in the
bladder
Mr. Pitt is always joking. He usually requests to be called "Bob". He presents today
very quiet and when you called him "bob" he did not respond. How would you
further investigate this change in behavior?
a. go get the nurse without further investigation
b. put him on and worry about it later
c. ask a few open ended questions that would indicate whether there is a personal
issue
d. nothing he simply may not to talk today - Answer: c. ask a few open ended
questions that would indicate whether there is a personal issue
Which of the following statements is not true about renal tubules?
a. approximatel 66% of water from the filtrate is reabsorbed in proximal
convoluted tubule
b. loop of Henle reabsorbs sodium chloride which promotes water conservation in
times of dehydration
c. distal convoluted tubule maintains balance in the liver
d. both a and c - Answer: d. both a and c
, CCHT Exam Practice #2
Stage 5 CKD is defined by a GFR of
a. >90 mL
b. <15 mL
c. 30-59 mL
d. 15-29 mL - Answer: b. <15 mL
Hypernatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration of a above
146mEQ/L. It is manifested by:
a. intense thirst, flushed skin, dry mucus membrane
b. headaches, seizures, muscle cramps
c. fever
d. agitation, low body temperature - Answer: a. intense thirst, flushed skin, dry
mucus membrane
Which of the following are symptoms of uremia:
a. fatigue, weakness, mental confusion
b. flu like symptoms
c. metallic taste in the mouth
d. all of the above - Answer: d. all of the above
Factors to be considered in managing nutrition of ESRD patients are:
