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HEMODIALYSIS ANDERSON CCHT EXAM NEWEST
2025 ACTUAL EXAM| COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VER IFIED
ANSWERS) GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
what is a clinical manifestation of renal cell carcinoma - ANSWER - hematuria
which of the following may be caused of postrenal acute renal failure (ARF) - ANSWER - obstruction in the ureter or the urethra
what is the target blood pressure (BP) reccomended by the joint national committee on prevention, detection, evaluation and treatment if high blood pressure in patients with CKD? - ANSWER - less that 130/80
common skin changes related to CKD stage 5 include - ANSWER - brittle nails and Ecchymosis
the dialysis technician assists with nursing management of constipation
in CKD patients by: - ANSWER - encouraging a diet high in fiber
some causes of anemia in CKD patients include: - ANSWER -
1.decreased production of erythropoietin loss of blood through the GI tract
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pg. 2 signs/symptoms of anemia in CKD patients include - ANSWER - dyspnea and fatigue
what is the recommended treatment for osteodystrophy in CKD patients
- ANSWER - a diet high in protein
most patients who have been on dialysis for over(blank) will have dialysis amyloidosis (DA) - ANSWER - 3 years
CKD patients are at risk for developing peripheral neuropathy, which
may manifest as: - ANSWER - 1. burning feet
- restless legs
what are advantages of hollow fiber dialyzers compared to parallel plate dialyzers - ANSWER - 1. the ultra filtration is precisely controlled
- they can be reused
patients sensitive to ethylene oxide sterilization techniques may benefit from (blank) because it does not use chemicals or radioactive materials - ANSWER - electron beam sterilization
what are some negative aspects of synthetic membranes - ANSWER - 1.they are expensive
- they require automated ultrafiltration control
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pg. 3 long term exposure to cellulosic membranes used during dialysis has been associated with - ANSWER - 1.infection 2.malignancy
what are the effects of over mixing the bicarbonate concentrate - ANSWER - the patient can experience an increase in sodium levels
which lab test is utilized to detect and quantify bacterial endotoxins - ANSWER - limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL)
During a dialysis session, it is important for the dialysis technician to monitor dialystate temperature since fluid temperature (blank) will result in hemolysis of red blood cells (RBCs) - ANSWER - >41 c
what action should be taken if a blood leak detector alarm is activated and no blood can be confirmed on visual inspection of the site? - ANSWER - check the dialysate with a hemastix
how can air enter the dialysis blood lines - ANSWER - 1. At connections that are not absolutely tight
- By osmosis thru contract with blood tubing
high efficiency dialysis requires - ANSWER - highly permeable cellulosic membrane with surface area of 1.5 m or more
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