CCHT PRACTICE EXAM DAVITA | NEWEST
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Mrs. smith arrives for dialysis treatment complaining of shortness of
breath. her pre-dialysis weight is 4.7 kilograms above the last post-
treatment weight. the dialysis technician reweighed and verified the
weight. which of the actions should the dialysis technician take next? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > notify the nurse of the need for an
assessment
ESRD specific tests such us as BUN, creatinine, and URR are - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > indicators of the adequacy of the renal replacement
therapy
which of the following symptoms would indicate a need to increase the
estimated dry weight (EDW)? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hypotension
and cramping
the accuracy of lab results depends on adherence to proper lab draw
technique.you must ensure that labs are drawn: - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > at the right time, right site, and right order
,slow pulse of 54 beats/minute would indicate the patient has: - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > bradycardia
when fluid replacement is necessary during the hemodialysis
treatment, which of the following solution is used? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > 0.9% normal saline
a patient's dry weigh is 154.0 lb (70 kg) and the patient's pre treatment
weight is 158.4 lb (72kg). four-hours treatment, how many ml/hour
must the patient lose to reach dry weight? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
500
during hemodialysis, the air detector on Ms. foster's machine alarms
and foam is visible in the venous drip chamber. the immediate action of
the dialysis technician should be to. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > clamp
the venous line
dry weight is defined as the - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > weight at
which the patient has no edema or fluids in the lungs and bp is normal
Sam's EDW is 70 kilograms (KG). he arrives for treatments today at a
weight of 70kg. he complains of shortness of breath and you notice his
ankles are swollen. you notify the charge nurse. what do you think will
be the plan for sam's treatments todays? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
the nurse will get an order to decrease the EDW
, which of the following is not a possible cause of an increased
temperature pre-dialysis? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > the patient has
fluid overload
which of the following is the classic sign of hemolysis - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > cranberry juice colored blood in the venous line
Ms. foster complication of shortness of breath. while calling for the
nurse the dialysis technician notices there is air in the extracorporeal
circuit she/he should place Ms. foster in: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
trendelenburg position on left side
solution that have a higher osmolarity than body fluids are called? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hypertonic
the most important intervention to prevent the spread of infection is: -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > cleansing of the hands
infection control protocol for hemolysis equipment should include
which of these actions by the caregiver? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
using gloves when touching the machine
during a hemodialysis treatment, a patient says to the technician, three
hours of time have passed according to the clock on the wall, but the
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+ | 100% PASS | 2025 UPDATE!
Mrs. smith arrives for dialysis treatment complaining of shortness of
breath. her pre-dialysis weight is 4.7 kilograms above the last post-
treatment weight. the dialysis technician reweighed and verified the
weight. which of the actions should the dialysis technician take next? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > notify the nurse of the need for an
assessment
ESRD specific tests such us as BUN, creatinine, and URR are - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > indicators of the adequacy of the renal replacement
therapy
which of the following symptoms would indicate a need to increase the
estimated dry weight (EDW)? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hypotension
and cramping
the accuracy of lab results depends on adherence to proper lab draw
technique.you must ensure that labs are drawn: - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > at the right time, right site, and right order
,slow pulse of 54 beats/minute would indicate the patient has: - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > bradycardia
when fluid replacement is necessary during the hemodialysis
treatment, which of the following solution is used? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > 0.9% normal saline
a patient's dry weigh is 154.0 lb (70 kg) and the patient's pre treatment
weight is 158.4 lb (72kg). four-hours treatment, how many ml/hour
must the patient lose to reach dry weight? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
500
during hemodialysis, the air detector on Ms. foster's machine alarms
and foam is visible in the venous drip chamber. the immediate action of
the dialysis technician should be to. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > clamp
the venous line
dry weight is defined as the - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > weight at
which the patient has no edema or fluids in the lungs and bp is normal
Sam's EDW is 70 kilograms (KG). he arrives for treatments today at a
weight of 70kg. he complains of shortness of breath and you notice his
ankles are swollen. you notify the charge nurse. what do you think will
be the plan for sam's treatments todays? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
the nurse will get an order to decrease the EDW
, which of the following is not a possible cause of an increased
temperature pre-dialysis? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > the patient has
fluid overload
which of the following is the classic sign of hemolysis - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > cranberry juice colored blood in the venous line
Ms. foster complication of shortness of breath. while calling for the
nurse the dialysis technician notices there is air in the extracorporeal
circuit she/he should place Ms. foster in: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
trendelenburg position on left side
solution that have a higher osmolarity than body fluids are called? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > hypertonic
the most important intervention to prevent the spread of infection is: -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > cleansing of the hands
infection control protocol for hemolysis equipment should include
which of these actions by the caregiver? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
using gloves when touching the machine
during a hemodialysis treatment, a patient says to the technician, three
hours of time have passed according to the clock on the wall, but the
