PCT Exam Practice

1. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? a. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access. b. PD cannot be done at home. c. PD access is by intra-abdominal catheter. d. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD. - ANSWER-c 2. The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: a. AVS is entirely within the arm. b. AVF is entirely within the arm. c. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected. d. AVF requires an external tube. - ANSWER-b 3. Which of the following dialyzers is used currently? a. Kiil b. Flat plate c. Coil d. Hollow tube - ANSWER-d 4. Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter? a. Pelvis b. Calyx c. Glomerulus d. Cortex - ANSWER-a 5. The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the normal adult is approximately: a. 50 mL/min/1.73m2 b. 75 mL/min/1.73m2 c. 125 mL/min/1.73m2 d. 200 mL/min/1.73m2 - ANSWER-c