CCHT Dialysis exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What factors decrease K - Correct answer-Incorrxr pump speed, low BFR
Factors that influence V - Correct answer-Height, weight, age, amputation, sex
BFR for 17G needle - Correct answer-200-250
BFR for 16G needle - Correct answer-250-350
BFR FOR 15G needle - Correct answer-350-450
BFR for 14g needle - Correct answer->450
Post BUN lab draw steps - Correct answer-Turn off UF, bring down dialysate flow
rate to 50, wait 15 seconds, obtain sample form arterial port
False KT/v (increase) - Correct answer-BFR not decreased, did not wait 15
seconds before drawing, drew from venous line
Low KT/V causes - Correct answer-Diluted sample(saline)
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,Why is weight and BP important when monitoring AKI patients - Correct answer-
Keep them wet so they don't dry out!
AKI hypotensionepisodes due to - Correct answer-Less blood flow going to the
kidneys causing ischemia
Why is it important to know what caused PT chronic renal failure? - Correct
answer-So we can treat complications and zone in on things during data collection
When is a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? - Correct
answer-AKI patients or state mandate
DQI purpose - Correct answer-A way for facilities to measure performance to
improve our Pt quality of life
When is it okay for a PT to be released from TX - Correct answer-Evaluate
effectiveness of the Tx, and compare pre Tx to post Tx
4 reasons why we document on a medical record - Correct answer-1. Proof care
was rendered
2. Provides data continuity
3. Permanent legal record
4. Communication tool
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, When to chart - Correct answer-Medication given, and Pt response
Times for documentation - Correct answer-Pre and post tx
REM may be seen on the test as - Correct answer-AOR
Consequence of sodium overloading - Correct answer-Increased thirst, increased
fluid weight gain, higher UF rate, more hypotension
Foods high in phosphorus - Correct answer-Chocolate, dairy products, legumes,
dark pop
Binders work by - Correct answer-Prevention of absorption in the gut(remember
magnet)
Diffusion - Correct answer-Higher to lower concentration (down)
Osmosis - Correct answer-Lower to higher, opposite of diffusion
Movement of bicarb from dialysate to blood - Correct answer-Helps normalize
body's PH
Bicarb in dialysate acts as a - Correct answer-BUFFER
Excretory Functions of Kidney(to get rid of) - Correct answer-Normalizing
electrolytes, removing waste and fluid
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Answers
What factors decrease K - Correct answer-Incorrxr pump speed, low BFR
Factors that influence V - Correct answer-Height, weight, age, amputation, sex
BFR for 17G needle - Correct answer-200-250
BFR for 16G needle - Correct answer-250-350
BFR FOR 15G needle - Correct answer-350-450
BFR for 14g needle - Correct answer->450
Post BUN lab draw steps - Correct answer-Turn off UF, bring down dialysate flow
rate to 50, wait 15 seconds, obtain sample form arterial port
False KT/v (increase) - Correct answer-BFR not decreased, did not wait 15
seconds before drawing, drew from venous line
Low KT/V causes - Correct answer-Diluted sample(saline)
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,Why is weight and BP important when monitoring AKI patients - Correct answer-
Keep them wet so they don't dry out!
AKI hypotensionepisodes due to - Correct answer-Less blood flow going to the
kidneys causing ischemia
Why is it important to know what caused PT chronic renal failure? - Correct
answer-So we can treat complications and zone in on things during data collection
When is a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? - Correct
answer-AKI patients or state mandate
DQI purpose - Correct answer-A way for facilities to measure performance to
improve our Pt quality of life
When is it okay for a PT to be released from TX - Correct answer-Evaluate
effectiveness of the Tx, and compare pre Tx to post Tx
4 reasons why we document on a medical record - Correct answer-1. Proof care
was rendered
2. Provides data continuity
3. Permanent legal record
4. Communication tool
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, When to chart - Correct answer-Medication given, and Pt response
Times for documentation - Correct answer-Pre and post tx
REM may be seen on the test as - Correct answer-AOR
Consequence of sodium overloading - Correct answer-Increased thirst, increased
fluid weight gain, higher UF rate, more hypotension
Foods high in phosphorus - Correct answer-Chocolate, dairy products, legumes,
dark pop
Binders work by - Correct answer-Prevention of absorption in the gut(remember
magnet)
Diffusion - Correct answer-Higher to lower concentration (down)
Osmosis - Correct answer-Lower to higher, opposite of diffusion
Movement of bicarb from dialysate to blood - Correct answer-Helps normalize
body's PH
Bicarb in dialysate acts as a - Correct answer-BUFFER
Excretory Functions of Kidney(to get rid of) - Correct answer-Normalizing
electrolytes, removing waste and fluid
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