CCHT Study Guide 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)

CCHT Study Guide 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go home after treatment. You - ANS Refer him to the Social Worker While taking the pulse you find that the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the causes of arrhythmia is - ANS Elevated potassium level The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: - ANS The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will be able to intervene right away. Mr. Wonder is new to dialysis, his schedule is M-W-F at 6 am. He used to run every morning and he is upset that he has to give his running to accommodate the dialysis schedule. You - ANS Tell the patient that you will make every effort possible to adjust his schedule so he can continue to run every morning. The functional unit of a kidney is - ANS Nephron A healthy kidney excretes - ANS Phosphorus Renagel is a medication that is a - ANS Phosphate binder Which one is the highest in Potassium - ANS 2 cups of raisins What are some of the foods that are high in phosphorus - ANS Milk and Cheese Water softener removes: - ANS Magnesium and Calcium Chlorine and Chloramines are removed by: - ANS Carbon Tanks Endotoxins are removed by: - ANS Ultrafilter