CCHT PRACTICE QUESTI ONS AND

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CCHT PRACTICE QUESTI ONS AND

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Question :Which of the following best describes the

reason for wearing gloves when handling machine prior to blood?

• patient comfort
• asepsis
• universal precautions

d) HIV

Correct answer:c) universal precautions

Question :You test for sterilant levels in a hemodialysis

machine prior to patient use. The test is positive for

sterilant. This means the machine:

• is sterile & bacteria free
• needs further rinsing
• needs more sterilant
• is in conductivity

Correct answer:b) needs further rinsing

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Question :Choose the correct statement regarding serum

abnormalities in renal failure:

• creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are elevated
• creatinine BUN creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are

depressed

• calcium & bicarbonate are elevated
• calcium & bicarbonate are depressed

Correct answer:a) creatinine, BUN, & phosphorus are

elevated

Question :Hemodialysis requires a means to channel the

patient's blood to the hemodialyzer & then back to the

body. It's called:

• vascular access
• hemodialyzer
• dialyzing fluid delivery system
• infusion pump

Correct answer:a) vascular access

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Question :Which of the following is correct regarding a

fistula?

• usually created in the leg, near the ankle
• usually created in the forearm, near the wrist
• are made of salastic tubing
• none of the above

Correct answer:b) usually created in the forearm, near the

wrist

Question :Blood leak detectors are extremely sensitive &

can determine:

• blood type
• amount of blood loss
• blood leakage immediately
• volume changes
• serum potassium levels

Correct answer:c) blood leakage immediately

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Question :Which of the following foods are high in

potassium?

• milk, ice cream, yogurt
• legumes, cheese, pizza
• chips, colas, canned meat
• bananas, tomatoes, oranges

Correct answer:d) bananas, tomatoes, oranges

Question :What lab values are monitored for assessing

bone disease?

• calcium, phosphorus & PTH
• calcium, phosphorus & albumin
• calcium, phosphorus & potassium
• calcium, phosphorus & magnesium

Correct answer:a) calcium, phosphorus & PTH

Question :Which is the most common cause of chronic

kidney failure in the US?

• diabetes