CCHT Study Guide
You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go
home after treatment. You - answer Refer him to the Social Worker
While taking the pulse you find that the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the
causes of arrhythmia is - answer Elevated potassium level
The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You
explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: - answer
The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will be able to intervene right away.
Mr. Wonder is new to dialysis, his schedule is M-W-F at 6 am. He used to run every
morning and he is upset that he has to give his running to accommodate the dialysis
schedule. You - answer Tell the patient that you will make every effort possible to
adjust his schedule so he can continue to run every morning.
The functional unit of a kidney is - answer Nephron
A healthy kidney excretes - answer Phosphorus
Renagel is a medication that is a - answer Phosphate binder
Which one is the highest in Potassium - answer 2 cups of raisins
What are some of the foods that are high in phosphorus - answer Milk and Cheese
Water softener removes: - answer Magnesium and Calcium
Chlorine and Chloramines are removed by: - answer Carbon Tanks
Endotoxins are removed by: - answer Ultrafilter
Anastomosis is the surgical connection between the: - answer Artery and vein
A A M I Standards for cultured water is: - answer 200 cfu
A A M I Standards for dialysis is: - answer 50 cfu
Hemodialysis is accomplished by which principles? - answer Ultra filtration, diffusion,
counter-current dialysis flow
, While assessing an access before cannulation you note an aneurysm. You should: -
answer Avoid cannulating the area and notify the nurse or physician.
Your patient complains of mild to moderate pain in access limb. The limb is note to be
colder distally and paler than the other limb. The patient states that the pain increases in
intensity while he is on dialysis. The patient could be experiencing: - answer Steal
syndrome
Patient has a bilateral amputation. How do you determine that the patient is fluid
overloaded? - answer Listen to the lungs
If it is not documented: - answer It is not done
What is a high risk of safety and a hazard: - answer A small amount of water on the
floor
Your patient came in for dialysis accompanied by his daughter. He is hard of hearing.
You have to assess his complaints. You: - answer Speak clearly in front of him.
Your patient comes to dialysis accompanied by his wife. She tells you that since he
started dialysis, he is not the same, and has been very depressed. You: - answer
Refer him to the administrator and social worker
Dialysis pH average is: - answer 6.8-7.4
The reuse tech spilled germicide on the floor. The first place you would look to see how
to deal with the chemical spill is: - answer M S D S Book
Your patient is complaining of feeling dizzy while on dialysis. You suspect that he has
an episode of hypotension. The first thing you would do is place the patient: - answer
Shoulders and head lower that the legs
Machine blood leak is alarming. The hemastix text came out negative. What do you do
next? - answer Continue dialysis and monitor system
Dialysis patients are diagnosed with anemia. Epogen is given to the patients to: -
answer Increase red blood cell production
Kt/V is a measurement used to determine: - answer Adequacy of dialysis
The use of saline to prove the lines and dialyzer is necessary because: - answer
Sterilant has to be removed from the dialyzer
Air in the lines during the treatment are usually due to: - answer Loose connections
on the dialysis lines
You are the PCT taking care of Mr. Smith. He tells you that he has no ride today to go
home after treatment. You - answer Refer him to the Social Worker
While taking the pulse you find that the patient has arrhythmia. You know that one of the
causes of arrhythmia is - answer Elevated potassium level
The patient is complaining that he is cold. He requests to be totally covered. You
explain to the patient that the access has to remain undercover because: - answer
The fistula needle could be dislodged and you will be able to intervene right away.
Mr. Wonder is new to dialysis, his schedule is M-W-F at 6 am. He used to run every
morning and he is upset that he has to give his running to accommodate the dialysis
schedule. You - answer Tell the patient that you will make every effort possible to
adjust his schedule so he can continue to run every morning.
The functional unit of a kidney is - answer Nephron
A healthy kidney excretes - answer Phosphorus
Renagel is a medication that is a - answer Phosphate binder
Which one is the highest in Potassium - answer 2 cups of raisins
What are some of the foods that are high in phosphorus - answer Milk and Cheese
Water softener removes: - answer Magnesium and Calcium
Chlorine and Chloramines are removed by: - answer Carbon Tanks
Endotoxins are removed by: - answer Ultrafilter
Anastomosis is the surgical connection between the: - answer Artery and vein
A A M I Standards for cultured water is: - answer 200 cfu
A A M I Standards for dialysis is: - answer 50 cfu
Hemodialysis is accomplished by which principles? - answer Ultra filtration, diffusion,
counter-current dialysis flow
, While assessing an access before cannulation you note an aneurysm. You should: -
answer Avoid cannulating the area and notify the nurse or physician.
Your patient complains of mild to moderate pain in access limb. The limb is note to be
colder distally and paler than the other limb. The patient states that the pain increases in
intensity while he is on dialysis. The patient could be experiencing: - answer Steal
syndrome
Patient has a bilateral amputation. How do you determine that the patient is fluid
overloaded? - answer Listen to the lungs
If it is not documented: - answer It is not done
What is a high risk of safety and a hazard: - answer A small amount of water on the
floor
Your patient came in for dialysis accompanied by his daughter. He is hard of hearing.
You have to assess his complaints. You: - answer Speak clearly in front of him.
Your patient comes to dialysis accompanied by his wife. She tells you that since he
started dialysis, he is not the same, and has been very depressed. You: - answer
Refer him to the administrator and social worker
Dialysis pH average is: - answer 6.8-7.4
The reuse tech spilled germicide on the floor. The first place you would look to see how
to deal with the chemical spill is: - answer M S D S Book
Your patient is complaining of feeling dizzy while on dialysis. You suspect that he has
an episode of hypotension. The first thing you would do is place the patient: - answer
Shoulders and head lower that the legs
Machine blood leak is alarming. The hemastix text came out negative. What do you do
next? - answer Continue dialysis and monitor system
Dialysis patients are diagnosed with anemia. Epogen is given to the patients to: -
answer Increase red blood cell production
Kt/V is a measurement used to determine: - answer Adequacy of dialysis
The use of saline to prove the lines and dialyzer is necessary because: - answer
Sterilant has to be removed from the dialyzer
Air in the lines during the treatment are usually due to: - answer Loose connections
on the dialysis lines
