Certified Hemodialysis Technician Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? -
CORRECT ANSWER PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula
(AVF) is an? - CORRECT ANSWER AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - CORRECT ANSWER Coil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the
ureter? - CORRECT ANSWER Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult
is approximately? - CORRECT ANSWER 125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c.
erythropoietin, d. calcitriol.)? - CORRECT ANSWER B. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - CORRECT ANSWER Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - CORRECT
ANSWER Diabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? -
CORRECT 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)? -
CORRECT ANSWER B. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? -
CORRECT ANSWER 90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER 1L.(4 cups)
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? -
CORRECT ANSWER Amyloidosis
Blood test for ferritin are preformed in hemodialysis patients - CORRECT
ANSWER To check for iron stores.
What phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia with the fewest side effects in
patients with end stage kidney disease (ESRD)? - CORRECT ANSWER Lanthanum
carbonate are prefered because there is less toxicity.
True or False: Hemodialysis patients should be taught to put in their own needles, weigh
themselves and record it, check their dialyzer settings and dialysate? - CORRECT
ANSWER True
True or False: dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Osmosis is best defined as - CORRECT ANSWER Diffusion of solvent through a
semipermeable membrane from low-to high-solute concentration
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? -
CORRECT ANSWER PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula
(AVF) is an? - CORRECT ANSWER AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the dialyzers is used currently? - CORRECT ANSWER Coil
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the
ureter? - CORRECT ANSWER Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult
is approximately? - CORRECT ANSWER 125mL/min/1.73m2
All of the following substances are produced in the kidney (a. renin, b. aldosterone, c.
erythropoietin, d. calcitriol.)? - CORRECT ANSWER B. aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is? - CORRECT ANSWER Benign prostatic
hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is? - CORRECT
ANSWER Diabetes
Uremia causes which of the following conditions (a. Itching, b. Edema, c. Anemia)? -
CORRECT 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)? -
CORRECT ANSWER B. Hypoparathyroidism.
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional one year after transplantation? -
CORRECT ANSWER 90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be the most efficient? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER 1L.(4 cups)
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes to? -
CORRECT ANSWER Amyloidosis
Blood test for ferritin are preformed in hemodialysis patients - CORRECT
ANSWER To check for iron stores.
What phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia with the fewest side effects in
patients with end stage kidney disease (ESRD)? - CORRECT ANSWER Lanthanum
carbonate are prefered because there is less toxicity.
True or False: Hemodialysis patients should be taught to put in their own needles, weigh
themselves and record it, check their dialyzer settings and dialysate? - CORRECT
ANSWER True
True or False: dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Osmosis is best defined as - CORRECT ANSWER Diffusion of solvent through a
semipermeable membrane from low-to high-solute concentration
