DIALYSIS EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
2025/2026 | ALREADY GRADED A+
Educational tips for auditory learners include:
A) Using word associations and mnemonics
B) Providing loud background music of the client's
choice C) Incorporating the client's secondary
learning style
D) Minimizing use of written materials - A) Using word associations and
mnemonics
The definition of Health Literacy includes:
A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
B) The degree to which individuals are knowledgeable in medical
terminology C) The degree to which individuals can perform
appropriate self-care
D) The degree to which individuals understand their rights as healthcare
consumers - A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health
information
Ultrafiltration is defined as:
A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along
with fluid B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of
lower solute concentrate
D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration - B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation
of hydrostatic pressure
Diffusion is defined as:
A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along
with fluid B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of
lower solute concentrate
D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration - C) Particles move from an area of higher solute
concentration to an area of lower solute concentrate
Waiting only 5 seconds between lowering the blood pump speed and
drawing the post- treatment blood sample would:
A) Cause the Kt/V reading to be
falsely low B) Have no effect on the
,Kt/V reading
C) Cause the Kt/V reading to be either falsely too high or low
D) Cause the Kt/V reading to be falsely high - D) Cause the Kt/V reading to
be falsely high
,The nephrologist orders a BFR of 300 for a client with a two-month-old AV
fistula. What needle gauge would be appropriate for this BFR?
A) 17 gauge
, B) 16 gauge
C) 15 gauge
D) 14 gauge - B) 16 gauge (250-350 BFR)
Which of the following factors would influence the V of the Kt/V
formula? A) Treatment time
B) UF Goal
C) Adequate antioagolation
D) Amputation factor - D) Amputation factor
A client with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) dialyzes in the out-client facility. In
regards to the client's target weight, why is being "wet" better than being
too "dry"
A) Being wet stimulates the kidneys to make urine
B) Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes
C) Being above target weight is of little concern as kidney function is
expected to return D) Being too dry can lead to inappropriate waste
removal - B) Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes
Knowing what caused your clients renal failure
A) Is not necessary because it does not affect the dialysis treatment itself
B) Is only important if the underlying disease cause additional health
problems C) Is important to inquire about possible problems during
data collection and assessment
D) Is recommended to decide on the best treatment modality for the client -
C) Is important to inquire about possible problems during data collection and
assessment
Intradialytic hypotension
A) Is common during the hemodialysis treatment and can easily be corrected
with saline infusion
B) Is only of concern if it happens on a regular basis, e.g. once every
treatment
C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue perfusion of
vital organs and organ injury
D) Has no adverse effects unless the systolic blood pressure drops below
60 mmHg - C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue
perfusion of vital organs and organ injury
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is:
A) Discontinuing the treatment if less than 15 minutes of treatment
time remain B) Turning the UFR off
C) Advising the client to bring and use a heating pad
D) Applying a glove filled with hot water - B) Turning the UFR off
Per DaVita policy, fever and chills is defined as:
A) Any temperature greater than 99F or increase over baseline of 1F
B) Any temperature greater than 99F or increase over baseline of 1F without
symptoms C) Any temperature greater than 100F or increase over baseline
of 2F with symptoms
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
2025/2026 | ALREADY GRADED A+
Educational tips for auditory learners include:
A) Using word associations and mnemonics
B) Providing loud background music of the client's
choice C) Incorporating the client's secondary
learning style
D) Minimizing use of written materials - A) Using word associations and
mnemonics
The definition of Health Literacy includes:
A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
B) The degree to which individuals are knowledgeable in medical
terminology C) The degree to which individuals can perform
appropriate self-care
D) The degree to which individuals understand their rights as healthcare
consumers - A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health
information
Ultrafiltration is defined as:
A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along
with fluid B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of
lower solute concentrate
D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration - B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation
of hydrostatic pressure
Diffusion is defined as:
A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along
with fluid B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of
lower solute concentrate
D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration - C) Particles move from an area of higher solute
concentration to an area of lower solute concentrate
Waiting only 5 seconds between lowering the blood pump speed and
drawing the post- treatment blood sample would:
A) Cause the Kt/V reading to be
falsely low B) Have no effect on the
,Kt/V reading
C) Cause the Kt/V reading to be either falsely too high or low
D) Cause the Kt/V reading to be falsely high - D) Cause the Kt/V reading to
be falsely high
,The nephrologist orders a BFR of 300 for a client with a two-month-old AV
fistula. What needle gauge would be appropriate for this BFR?
A) 17 gauge
, B) 16 gauge
C) 15 gauge
D) 14 gauge - B) 16 gauge (250-350 BFR)
Which of the following factors would influence the V of the Kt/V
formula? A) Treatment time
B) UF Goal
C) Adequate antioagolation
D) Amputation factor - D) Amputation factor
A client with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) dialyzes in the out-client facility. In
regards to the client's target weight, why is being "wet" better than being
too "dry"
A) Being wet stimulates the kidneys to make urine
B) Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes
C) Being above target weight is of little concern as kidney function is
expected to return D) Being too dry can lead to inappropriate waste
removal - B) Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes
Knowing what caused your clients renal failure
A) Is not necessary because it does not affect the dialysis treatment itself
B) Is only important if the underlying disease cause additional health
problems C) Is important to inquire about possible problems during
data collection and assessment
D) Is recommended to decide on the best treatment modality for the client -
C) Is important to inquire about possible problems during data collection and
assessment
Intradialytic hypotension
A) Is common during the hemodialysis treatment and can easily be corrected
with saline infusion
B) Is only of concern if it happens on a regular basis, e.g. once every
treatment
C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue perfusion of
vital organs and organ injury
D) Has no adverse effects unless the systolic blood pressure drops below
60 mmHg - C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue
perfusion of vital organs and organ injury
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is:
A) Discontinuing the treatment if less than 15 minutes of treatment
time remain B) Turning the UFR off
C) Advising the client to bring and use a heating pad
D) Applying a glove filled with hot water - B) Turning the UFR off
Per DaVita policy, fever and chills is defined as:
A) Any temperature greater than 99F or increase over baseline of 1F
B) Any temperature greater than 99F or increase over baseline of 1F without
symptoms C) Any temperature greater than 100F or increase over baseline
of 2F with symptoms
