CERTIFIED DIALYSIS NURSE (CDN) FINAL EXAMINATION
2026| DEPARTMENT: Medical–Surgical Nursing |
DIALYSIS NURSING PRACTICE EXAMINATION
(Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis Competency Assessment)
SPRING SEMESTER 2025/2026
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI
b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above
,d all of the above
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
a MGN
b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV
c FSGS
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above
d All of the above
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
,a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
c The liver works to convert sodium in the body.
d None of the above
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
Which of the following is considered to be the most significant side
effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (HuEPO)?
a Nausea/vomiting
b Headaches
c Hypertension
d Edema
c Hypertension
The nurse is caring for a 68 year old male patient which is 30 minutes
into his hemodialysis treatment. The patients complains of chest pain
and nausea. When assessing the patient, he is diaphoretic, short of
breath, and starts vomiting. Which of the following interventions might
be considered appropriate for the patient at this time?
, a Administer oxygen as indicated.
b Administer nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol.
c Decrease the UF rate temporarily.
d All of the above
d All of the above
Bacteria which causes infection that is acquired from dialysis equipment
would be considered which of the following?
a Endogenous
b Exogenous
c Entericgenous
d None of the above
b Exogenous
one of the interventions that can help to prevent fever and chills is the
careful disinfection of equipment. The bicarbonate powder that is used in
order to generate the sodium bicarbonate dialysate concentrate can be
contaminated by which of the following?
a Pyrogens
b Molds
c Bacteria
d All of the above
2026| DEPARTMENT: Medical–Surgical Nursing |
DIALYSIS NURSING PRACTICE EXAMINATION
(Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis Competency Assessment)
SPRING SEMESTER 2025/2026
The progression of diabetic nephropathy can be delayed by the use of
what type of medication?
a HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
b ACE inhibitor medication
c Anticoagulants
d SSRI
b ACE inhibitor medication
Which of the following are tubular portions of the nephron?
a Loop of Henle
b Bowman's capsule
c Proximal tubule
d All of the above
,d all of the above
Viral infections are considered to be the source of several kinds of glomerular
diseases. Which one of these might be caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?
a MGN
b MPGN
c FSGS
d HBV
c FSGS
Which of the following would be included as potential causes for acute
renal failure?
a Kidney infection
b A crushing injury
c An over-exposure to such things as certain antibiotics.
d All of the above
d All of the above
Which of the following would be the most correct statement about how the
liver assist the kidneys to convert substances so they can be excreted by
the kidneys?
,a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
b The liver does not help the kidneys.
c The liver works to convert sodium in the body.
d None of the above
a The liver works to convert toxic substances to water-soluble substances
that can then be excreted by the kidneys.
Which of the following is considered to be the most significant side
effect of recombinant human erythropoietin (HuEPO)?
a Nausea/vomiting
b Headaches
c Hypertension
d Edema
c Hypertension
The nurse is caring for a 68 year old male patient which is 30 minutes
into his hemodialysis treatment. The patients complains of chest pain
and nausea. When assessing the patient, he is diaphoretic, short of
breath, and starts vomiting. Which of the following interventions might
be considered appropriate for the patient at this time?
, a Administer oxygen as indicated.
b Administer nitroglycerin or other medications as per facility protocol.
c Decrease the UF rate temporarily.
d All of the above
d All of the above
Bacteria which causes infection that is acquired from dialysis equipment
would be considered which of the following?
a Endogenous
b Exogenous
c Entericgenous
d None of the above
b Exogenous
one of the interventions that can help to prevent fever and chills is the
careful disinfection of equipment. The bicarbonate powder that is used in
order to generate the sodium bicarbonate dialysate concentrate can be
contaminated by which of the following?
a Pyrogens
b Molds
c Bacteria
d All of the above
