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CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician EXAM LATEST (320 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician EXAM LATEST (320 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CCHT-Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician EXAM LATEST (320 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

define the term AKI - acute kidney injury that incorporates a wide variety of kidney issues ranging from kidney failure to functional loss Pre-renal causes of AKI - hypovolemia (hemorrhage, dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting), decreased cardiac output (dysrhythmias, HF, MI), decreased peripheral vascular resistance (anaphylaxis, septic shock), decreased renovascular blood flow (embolism, renal artery thrombosis) Intra-renal causes of AKI - direct damage to kidneys due to Ischemic ATN - occ...

What is peritoneal dialysis? -Answer-allows exchange of wastes, fluids and electrolytes to occur in the peritoneal cavity What does peritoneal dialysis involve? -Answer-siliconized rubber catheter placed in the abdominal cavity for infusion of dialysis When can't peritoneal dialysis be performed? -Answer--if peritoneal adhesions are present -extensive intra-abdominal surgery has been performed What are the three phases of peritoneal dialysis? -Answer--fill -dwell -drain What is the fil...

Sequential ultrafiltration is BEST described as: : rapid fluid removal instead of an additional hemodialysis treatment Intradialytic Hypotension : If pre-dialysis BP is less than 100mmHg a drop of 10mmHg during dialysis is considered intradialytic hypotension. hypotension signs and symptoms : BP decrease, cramps, vomiting What is the relationship between BP and Pulse : They are inversely related; decrease in BP will lead to an increase in HR Low blood pressure can lead to complications...

Dialysis Tech Practice Test | 150 Questions| With Complete Solutions. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: A. AVS is ...

DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN FINAL EXAM 2024...

CCHT: Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Exam Prep Version 1| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (2023/ 2024 New Update) Q: the primary purification process of the dialysis water is Answer: filtering with activated carbon Q: if the dialysis center uses hemoclips on dialysis tubing to prevent disconnection, what other precautions should be utilized? Answer: visible access sites/line connections and documentation of integrity every 30 minutes Q: if du...

Dialysis Tech Practice Test | 150 Questions| With Complete Solutions. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways? A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access B. PD cannot be done at home C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an: A. AVS is ...