DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN exam study guide questions and answers with solutions 2025

What foods are high in phosphorus - ANSWER Dairy, Meats, Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Beans & Peas, Whole Grains, Chocolate, Colas What foods are high in potassium - ANSWER Avocados, Mangos, Bananas, Orange Juice, Dried Fruit, Cantaloupe, Dried Peas, Beans, Tomato Sauce, & Potatoes What are the two hemodialysis delivery systems? - ANSWER Extracorpeal (blood) & Dialysate During dialysis, ultrfiltration occurs when: - ANSWER Water is removed from blood because there is a pressure gradient across a membrane What are the hemodialysis treatment options? - ANSWER In-Center, Nocturnal, Short Daily What development in dialysis came first? - ANSWER Dr. Kolff's rotating drum What is the definition for dry-weight? - ANSWER Post-dialysis weight at which all or most excess fluid has been removed How are clinics paid by Medicare for dialysis? - ANSWER Composite Rate The primary cause of the anemia of ESRD is: - ANSWER Erythropoietin Deficiency What isn't a component of the Extracorpeal Circuit? - ANSWER Blood Leak Detector What waste product of muscle metabolism is removed by healthy kidneys? - ANSWER Creatinine What line is a negative pressure? - ANSWER Arterial What is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the U.S.? - ANSWER Diabetes What are the symptoms of puritis? - ANSWER I