CCHT TEST COMPILATION BUNDLE

the function unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the Correct Answer: nephron the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the united states: Correct Answer: diabetes a nephron is made up Correct Answer: a glomerulus and a tubule system w...

which of the following terms indicates a solution that has the same concentration of solutes as blood? Correct Answer: isotonic a patient's potassium levels has been running high between dialysis treatment, so the patient has been working with the renal dietician to restrict potassium in the di...

The functional unit of the kidney that does the work Correct Answer: Nephron A nephron is made up of Correct Answer: A glomerulus and a tubule The endrocrine functions of the kidney include Correct Answer: making erythropoietin and the active for of Vitamin D The leading cause of End-Sta...

The functional unit of the kidney that does the work Correct Answer: Nephron A nephron is made up of Correct Answer: A glomerulus and a tubule The endrocrine functions of the kidney include Correct Answer: making erythropoietin and the active for of Vitamin D The leading cause of End-Sta...

1.Which of the following best describes the reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood? a) patient comfort b) asepsis c) universal precautions d) HIV Correct Answer: c) universal precautions 2 You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis machine prior to patient use. ...

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 ...

An AV/V fistula is preferred access for hemodialysis because: a. There is a lower incidence of complications b. Surgeons are more experience and prefer creating AV fistulas c. There is a lower incidence of thrombosis d. Both A and C Correct Answer: d. Both A and C The pressure difference b...

AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for hemodialysis is tested: annually monthly semi-annually quarterly Correct Answer: annually A 58-year old patient who is blind comes to treatment accompanied by his wife. Which of these approaches should the dialysis technician use when interact...

What does vomiting up blood indicate? Correct Answer: gastrointestinal bleeding How would a tech differentiate between an AV graft's arterial and venous side? Correct Answer: The tech will compress the graft in the middle and feel the thrill on both sides. The STRONGER pulse will be arterial. ...

An abscess is an infection under the skin. It looks lika blister or pimple filled with fluid or pus. If needles are inserted into or near an abscess, infection of a dialysis access or other tissues may occur. Correct Answer: Abscess An access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream tha...

Fluid to be removed divided by the treatment time tells us Correct Answer: the ultrafiltration rate The normal range of resting respirations in an adult is Correct Answer: 12-20 breaths per minute hives,itching,tightness of the chest and respiratory distress may be signs and symptoms of Corr...

The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: Correct Answer: Nephron A nephron is made up of: Correct Answer: A glomerulus and a tubule The endocrine functions of the kidney includes: Correct Answer: Making erythropoietin and the active form ...

What is the acronym for the five rights of medication administration Correct Answer: T.R.A.M.P. Time, Routine, Amount, Medication, Patient What is DaVita policy that allows dialysis technicians to administer these three medications Correct Answer: Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride), Heparin, and Li...

What is an infection? Correct Answer: An invasion of body tissue by organisms that are invisible to the eye. Dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with what solution? Correct Answer: 1:100 bleach solution Large blood spills over 10ml must be disinfected with what solution? Correct Answer: 1...