CCHT Exam Questions & Answers
What's the normal lab value?
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Phosphorus, potassium, and calcium
What is diffusion?
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The movement of particles across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentration, until the concentration on both sides of the membrane is equal
What is filtration?
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The process of passing fluid through a filter or semipermeable membrane
What is epogen?
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A medication (synthetic erythropoietin) used to stimulate production of red blood cells
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How long can a used dialyzer sit out before reprocessing?
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- hours
How long can a reprocessed dialyzer sit out to dry before use?
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11 hours
What is a reused dialyzer shelf life?
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14 days
What is a reuse dialyzer (TCV) percentage?
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80%
What does AAMI stand for?
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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
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The base used to maintain an acceptable dialysate Ph (acid/base balance). A buffer
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Bicarbonate
What is BUN?
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Blood urea nitrogen, the end product of protein metabolism
What is an aneurysm?
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A ballooning of the AV fistula, sometimes caused by improper rotation of needle sites
An irregular heart beat
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dysrhythmia
Difficulty breathing
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Dyspnea
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues causing swelling. Fluid accumulated in the interstitial space
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Edema
What is Epogen given for?
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A medication (synthetic erythropoietin) used to stimulate production of red blood cells
What is extracorporeal circuit?
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The circuit "outside body" that carries blood from the patient through dialyzer and back to the patient. The dialyzer and blood lines make up the circuit
What is filtration?
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The process of passing fluid through a filter or semipermeable membrane.
What is glomerulus?
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A tuft of capillaries in the nephron that act as filters to remove waste products, fluid and excess electrolytes from the blood as it passes through the kidney.
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