Dialysis Tech Practice Test | 150 Questions| With Complete
Solutions.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways?
A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access
B. PD cannot be done at home
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous
fistula (AVF) is an:
A. AVS is entirely within the arm
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected
D. AVF requires and external tube
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the following dialyzers is used currently?
A. Kiil
B. Flat Plate
C. Coil
D. Hollow Tube
D. Hollow Tube
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly
to the ureter?
A. Pelvis
B. Calyx
C. Glomerulus
D. Cortex
A. Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the
normal adult is approximately:
A. 50mL/min/1.73 m2
B. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2
D. 200 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125mL/min/1.73 m2
All of the following substances are produced by the kidney except:
A. Rennin
B. Aldosterone
,C. Erythropoietin
D. Calcitriol
B. Aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is:
A. Severe Dehydration
B. Nephrotoxic Drug
C. Glomerulonephritis
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is:
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Glomerulonepheritis
D. Polycystic Kidney Disease
A. Diabetes
Uremia may cause which of the following conditions?
A. Itching
B. Edema (swelling) of the extremities
C. Anemia
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure
EXCEPT:
A. Low Hemoglobin
B. Hypoparathyroidism
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
B. Hypoparathyroidism
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional 1 year after
transplantation?
A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
A. 90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be most efficient?
A. In-center hemodialysis, 3-4 hours a session, 3 days a week
B. Conventional home hemodialysis
C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
D. Nocturnal home hemodialysis, 8 hours during sleep, 3 days a week
, C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
The fluid restriction for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal
to urine volume/day plus:
A. 0 L.
B. 0.5 L.
C. 1 L.
D. 2 L.
C. 1 L.
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes
to:
A. Pericarditis
B. Amyloidosis
C. Neuropathy
D. Seizures
B. Amyloidosis
Blood tests for ferritin are performed in hemodialysis patients:
A. To check for iron stores
B. To check for magnesium levels
C. As an alternative to hemoglobin concentration
D. To maintain electrolyte balance
A. To check for iron stores
Which of the following phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia
with the fewest side effects in patients with end stage kidney disease?
A. Aluminum hydroxide
B. Calcium carbonate
C. High dairy product diet
D. Lanthanum carbonate
D. Lanthanum carbonate
Hemodialysis patients should be taught to:
A. Put in their own needles
B. Weigh themselves and record it
C. Check their dialyzer settings and dialysate
D. Do all of the above
D. Do all of the above
All of the following statements about vitamins in dialysis patients are true
EXCEPT:
A. Dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins
B. Supplemental B-complex vitamins should be given
C. Vitamin D should be given to most dialysis patients
D. Megadose fat- or water-soluble vitamins should not be given
Solutions.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways?
A. PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access
B. PD cannot be done at home
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
D. Sterile dialysate is not required for PD
C. PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter
The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous
fistula (AVF) is an:
A. AVS is entirely within the arm
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
C. AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected
D. AVF requires and external tube
B. AVF is entirely within the arm
Which of the following dialyzers is used currently?
A. Kiil
B. Flat Plate
C. Coil
D. Hollow Tube
D. Hollow Tube
Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly
to the ureter?
A. Pelvis
B. Calyx
C. Glomerulus
D. Cortex
A. Pelvis
The glomerular filtration rate is an important index of renal function and in the
normal adult is approximately:
A. 50mL/min/1.73 m2
B. 75 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125 mL/min/1.73 m2
D. 200 mL/min/1.73 m2
C. 125mL/min/1.73 m2
All of the following substances are produced by the kidney except:
A. Rennin
B. Aldosterone
,C. Erythropoietin
D. Calcitriol
B. Aldosterone
The most likely cause of post-renal failure is:
A. Severe Dehydration
B. Nephrotoxic Drug
C. Glomerulonephritis
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
D. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is:
A. Diabetes
B. Hypertension
C. Glomerulonepheritis
D. Polycystic Kidney Disease
A. Diabetes
Uremia may cause which of the following conditions?
A. Itching
B. Edema (swelling) of the extremities
C. Anemia
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure
EXCEPT:
A. Low Hemoglobin
B. Hypoparathyroidism
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Hyperphosphatemia
B. Hypoparathyroidism
What percentage of transplanted kidneys is functional 1 year after
transplantation?
A. 90%
B. 70%
C. 50%
D. 30%
A. 90%
Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be most efficient?
A. In-center hemodialysis, 3-4 hours a session, 3 days a week
B. Conventional home hemodialysis
C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
D. Nocturnal home hemodialysis, 8 hours during sleep, 3 days a week
, C. Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 days a week
The fluid restriction for most patients undergoing in-center hemodialysis is equal
to urine volume/day plus:
A. 0 L.
B. 0.5 L.
C. 1 L.
D. 2 L.
C. 1 L.
Failure to excrete beta2-microglobulin in patients with kidney failure predisposes
to:
A. Pericarditis
B. Amyloidosis
C. Neuropathy
D. Seizures
B. Amyloidosis
Blood tests for ferritin are performed in hemodialysis patients:
A. To check for iron stores
B. To check for magnesium levels
C. As an alternative to hemoglobin concentration
D. To maintain electrolyte balance
A. To check for iron stores
Which of the following phosphate binders would best control hyperphosphatemia
with the fewest side effects in patients with end stage kidney disease?
A. Aluminum hydroxide
B. Calcium carbonate
C. High dairy product diet
D. Lanthanum carbonate
D. Lanthanum carbonate
Hemodialysis patients should be taught to:
A. Put in their own needles
B. Weigh themselves and record it
C. Check their dialyzer settings and dialysate
D. Do all of the above
D. Do all of the above
All of the following statements about vitamins in dialysis patients are true
EXCEPT:
A. Dialysis does not remove water-soluble vitamins
B. Supplemental B-complex vitamins should be given
C. Vitamin D should be given to most dialysis patients
D. Megadose fat- or water-soluble vitamins should not be given
