DAVITA CCHT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
what is the most important activity that the dialysis technician can perform to prevent the spread of infectious disease in the dialysis clinic?
Correct Answer:
hand washing
the organization that sets the standards for dialysis water quality is called
Correct Answer:
AAMI
which of these technician activities contributes to data collection used to measure quality outcomes?
Correct Answer:
ensuring accurate documentation
a patient tells the technician that the dietitian reviewed high-potassium foods with her. during the conversation she states she routinely eats the following food. which one is highest in potassium?
Correct Answer:
bananas
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which food below is highest in phosphorus
Correct Answer:
ice cream
low albumin levels in the dialysis patient have been linked with:
Correct Answer:
highest hospitalization and death rates
acceptable interdialytic weight gains are
Correct Answer:
3-5% of EDW
the usual fluid allowance for a person with kidney failure is
Correct Answer:
1.0 to 1.5 liters per day
symptoms of hyperkalemia (high potassium) may include
Correct Answer:
numbness and tingling
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which of the following might indicate a need to decrease the heparin dose?
Correct Answer:
the patient just had surgery yesterday
which of the following might indicate the need to increase heparin
Correct Answer:
clotting in the extracorporeal circuit
the usual heparin sodium concentration for anticoagulation during hemolysis is
Correct Answer:
1,000u/ml
lidocaine is administered
Correct Answer:
intradermally
medications that dialyze easily are all expect:
Correct Answer:
digoxin
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Mr. jones suffers from constipation. he goes to the drug store to buy a laxative. Mr. jones should avoid which medication?
Correct Answer:
milk of magnesia
which of the following is the largest needle?
Correct Answer:
18 gauge
your patient is to receive 2000 units of heparin. the vial you are using is 1000u/ml heparin. how many mis will you draw up for this patient?
Correct Answer:
1.0
all of the following are phosphate binders expect:
Correct Answer:
vitamin B 12
the medication used to treat anemia is
Correct Answer:
epogen
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