Dialysis CCHT- Certified Clinical Haemodialysis
Technician 2024/2025 Questions With Verified
Answers
The three types of errors associated with "just culture are.... - ANSWERSimple
Human, At risk, Reckless
Near misses are sometimes referred to as_________ because they help diagnose a
_________and reduce ________ - ANSWERgood catch, system problems, patient
injury
Failure to report errors or near misses can result in_______ - ANSWERAdvance event
The three keys to a culture of safety are - ANSWERCommunication, Error learning,
the right way
Reporting an adverse event is a ______ requirement that provides opportunity to
identify, report and evaluated - ANSWERRegulatory
An ____________ is defined as any time there is a failure to follow established
procedures, treatment perceptions or an event that causes patient injury or death -
ANSWERAdverse event
During dialysis a pt has cardiac arrest. What action should be completed on the
dialysis machine before the machine is used by another pt? Technical must perform
____________ on the machine - ANSWERFunctional test
To prepare for a disaster such as a hurricane or possible flooding, staff should lock
down __________ seal ________ and secure all in the locked ___________ -
ANSWERSharps container, boxes/bags, bio storage room
The purpose of maintaining a log of water quality checks is to prove ______ has been
documented - ANSWERSafe water
Which of the following complications is most likely caused by a kink in the bloodline -
ANSWERHemolysis
Excessive fluid removal during dialysis, combined with the pt taking antihypertensive
medication may result in a patient having - ANSWERHypotension
A pt is being observed for symptoms of uremia which include - ANSWERLoss of
appetite
Hemolyzed blood can be caused by - ANSWERAn arterial pressure of -270
, During the final 30min of dialysis the pt complains of blurred vision, dizziness. The
PCT should evaluate for signs of - ANSWERHypotension
Symptoms that include feelings of faintness, double vision, perspiration, irritability &
hunger may be associated with what pt complications - ANSWERHypoglycemia
The primary cause of anemia in the dialysis pt is - ANSWERA decreases in the
production of erythropoietin
During safety checks the pct notes the following which requires a intervention -
ANSWERAccess & pts face are covered
What happens when the dialysate flow stops during dialysis - ANSWERThe patient's
blood is no longer getting cleaned
Which alarm will not stop the blood pumped - ANSWERBlood pressure alarm
A pt begins to experience shortness of breath chest pain's and hypotension, the
blood is bright red and translucent. The complication most likely occurring is -
ANSWERHemolysis
Chloramines or bleach in the dialysate during dialysis can cause a pt due to -
ANSWERHyperglycemia
Improperly primed dialyzers and lines can increase the risk of - ANSWERAir
embolism's and clotting in the dialyzer
Normal saline is used to remove_______ and ________ and _______ in the
extracorporeal circuit - ANSWERSterilant, air, clotting
Improperly primed dialyzers and bloodlines can increase the risk of _______&
_______ in the dialyzer - ANSWERAir embolism & clotting
A low arterial alarm sound. the staff member should look for a possible cause in the
circuit from the ___________ through to the __________ - ANSWERArterial needles,
blood pump
When a high venous alarm sounds, the staff members should look from the top of
the __________ to the end of the __________ To determine the cause -
ANSWERVenous chamber, venous needle
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by -
ANSWERHeparization
The pt presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/min but does not
appear to be in any distress. what should the dialysis tech immediate action be -
ANSWERNotify the nurse
Technician 2024/2025 Questions With Verified
Answers
The three types of errors associated with "just culture are.... - ANSWERSimple
Human, At risk, Reckless
Near misses are sometimes referred to as_________ because they help diagnose a
_________and reduce ________ - ANSWERgood catch, system problems, patient
injury
Failure to report errors or near misses can result in_______ - ANSWERAdvance event
The three keys to a culture of safety are - ANSWERCommunication, Error learning,
the right way
Reporting an adverse event is a ______ requirement that provides opportunity to
identify, report and evaluated - ANSWERRegulatory
An ____________ is defined as any time there is a failure to follow established
procedures, treatment perceptions or an event that causes patient injury or death -
ANSWERAdverse event
During dialysis a pt has cardiac arrest. What action should be completed on the
dialysis machine before the machine is used by another pt? Technical must perform
____________ on the machine - ANSWERFunctional test
To prepare for a disaster such as a hurricane or possible flooding, staff should lock
down __________ seal ________ and secure all in the locked ___________ -
ANSWERSharps container, boxes/bags, bio storage room
The purpose of maintaining a log of water quality checks is to prove ______ has been
documented - ANSWERSafe water
Which of the following complications is most likely caused by a kink in the bloodline -
ANSWERHemolysis
Excessive fluid removal during dialysis, combined with the pt taking antihypertensive
medication may result in a patient having - ANSWERHypotension
A pt is being observed for symptoms of uremia which include - ANSWERLoss of
appetite
Hemolyzed blood can be caused by - ANSWERAn arterial pressure of -270
, During the final 30min of dialysis the pt complains of blurred vision, dizziness. The
PCT should evaluate for signs of - ANSWERHypotension
Symptoms that include feelings of faintness, double vision, perspiration, irritability &
hunger may be associated with what pt complications - ANSWERHypoglycemia
The primary cause of anemia in the dialysis pt is - ANSWERA decreases in the
production of erythropoietin
During safety checks the pct notes the following which requires a intervention -
ANSWERAccess & pts face are covered
What happens when the dialysate flow stops during dialysis - ANSWERThe patient's
blood is no longer getting cleaned
Which alarm will not stop the blood pumped - ANSWERBlood pressure alarm
A pt begins to experience shortness of breath chest pain's and hypotension, the
blood is bright red and translucent. The complication most likely occurring is -
ANSWERHemolysis
Chloramines or bleach in the dialysate during dialysis can cause a pt due to -
ANSWERHyperglycemia
Improperly primed dialyzers and lines can increase the risk of - ANSWERAir
embolism's and clotting in the dialyzer
Normal saline is used to remove_______ and ________ and _______ in the
extracorporeal circuit - ANSWERSterilant, air, clotting
Improperly primed dialyzers and bloodlines can increase the risk of _______&
_______ in the dialyzer - ANSWERAir embolism & clotting
A low arterial alarm sound. the staff member should look for a possible cause in the
circuit from the ___________ through to the __________ - ANSWERArterial needles,
blood pump
When a high venous alarm sounds, the staff members should look from the top of
the __________ to the end of the __________ To determine the cause -
ANSWERVenous chamber, venous needle
The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by -
ANSWERHeparization
The pt presents to the dialysis center with a pulse rate of 44/min but does not
appear to be in any distress. what should the dialysis tech immediate action be -
ANSWERNotify the nurse
