Certified Hemodialysis Technician Exam

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? - Answer-PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an? - Answer-AVF is entirely within the arm Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - Answer-Coil Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? - Answer-Pelvis The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult is approximately? - Answer-125mL/min/1.73m2 All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c. erythropoietin, d. calcitriol.)? - Answer-B. aldosterone The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - Answer-Benign prostatic hypertrophy The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - Answer-Diabetes Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? - Answer-All 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)? - Answer-B. Hypoparathyroidism. What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? - Answer-90% Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - Answer-Short daily home hemodialysis,2-3 hrs a session, 5-7 days a week. The fluid restrictions for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal to what urine volume/day? - Answer-1L.(4 cups) Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? - Answer-Amyloidosis Blood test for ferritin are preformed in hemodialysis patients - Answer-To check for iron