Certified CliniCal Hemodialysis teCHniCian review exam 1 newest
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The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work. - ANSWER-
Nephron
A nephron is made up of: - ANSWER-A glomerulus and a tubule
The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: - ANSWER-Making erythropoietin and the active
form of Vitamin D
The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adults in the United States is: - ANSWER-Diabetes
Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by: - ANSWER-
Hyperphosphatemia
Why do kidney patients often have bone disease? - ANSWER-Kidneys stop producing calcitriol
Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include: - ANSWER-Anorexia, Fatigue,
Swelling
A semipermeable membrane is porous barrier that: - ANSWER-Allows for only certain sized
particles to cross
Diffusion is movement of particles: - ANSWER-from an area of higher concentration
, Negative pressure is pressure created when: - ANSWER-Fluid is pulled through a restriction
During Dialysis, ultrafiltration occurs when: - ANSWER-Water is removed from blood because there
is a pressure gradient between blood and dialysate.
At which point in the extracorporeal circuit is the blood usually under negative pressure? -
ANSWER-The arterial line section before the blood pump
What increases the amount of solutes that will diffuse across the semipermeable membrane? -
ANSWER-High concentration gradient
The components of the dialysate treatment that affects clearance include: - ANSWER-Dialysate
flow, time of tx, dialyzer size, blood flow rate
Two things that affect the dialyzer's ability to remove wastes from the body include: - ANSWER-
Surface area and molecular weight cutoff
Dialysate is the fluid that helps remove waste products from the body. It contains a number of
substances, what might be prescribed for a dialysate solution? - ANSWER-Bicarbonate, Sodium,
Potassium
What is the most important safety monitor during a dialysis treatment? - ANSWER-The dialysis
technician
Dialysate conductivity measures: - ANSWER-The total electrical charge of a solution
Dialysate that has too much sodium may cause patient injury. Too much sodium or
hypernatremia can cause: - ANSWER-Headaches, high bp, and shriveling of red blood cells
2025/2026 witH Complete Questions and CorreCt answers |already
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The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work. - ANSWER-
Nephron
A nephron is made up of: - ANSWER-A glomerulus and a tubule
The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: - ANSWER-Making erythropoietin and the active
form of Vitamin D
The leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease for adults in the United States is: - ANSWER-Diabetes
Patients with kidney failure often complain of itching, which is likely to be caused by: - ANSWER-
Hyperphosphatemia
Why do kidney patients often have bone disease? - ANSWER-Kidneys stop producing calcitriol
Symptoms that a patient may need more dialysis time include: - ANSWER-Anorexia, Fatigue,
Swelling
A semipermeable membrane is porous barrier that: - ANSWER-Allows for only certain sized
particles to cross
Diffusion is movement of particles: - ANSWER-from an area of higher concentration
, Negative pressure is pressure created when: - ANSWER-Fluid is pulled through a restriction
During Dialysis, ultrafiltration occurs when: - ANSWER-Water is removed from blood because there
is a pressure gradient between blood and dialysate.
At which point in the extracorporeal circuit is the blood usually under negative pressure? -
ANSWER-The arterial line section before the blood pump
What increases the amount of solutes that will diffuse across the semipermeable membrane? -
ANSWER-High concentration gradient
The components of the dialysate treatment that affects clearance include: - ANSWER-Dialysate
flow, time of tx, dialyzer size, blood flow rate
Two things that affect the dialyzer's ability to remove wastes from the body include: - ANSWER-
Surface area and molecular weight cutoff
Dialysate is the fluid that helps remove waste products from the body. It contains a number of
substances, what might be prescribed for a dialysate solution? - ANSWER-Bicarbonate, Sodium,
Potassium
What is the most important safety monitor during a dialysis treatment? - ANSWER-The dialysis
technician
Dialysate conductivity measures: - ANSWER-The total electrical charge of a solution
Dialysate that has too much sodium may cause patient injury. Too much sodium or
hypernatremia can cause: - ANSWER-Headaches, high bp, and shriveling of red blood cells
