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CA Hemodialysis Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Blood volume monitoring is an option that gives us more info.
about: Ans: — hematocrit, change in blood volume, oxygen level,
and vascular refill
in a volumetric UF control system with balancing chambers, each
chamber contains: Ans: — the same amount of dialysate
what should your first thought be if you hear a high pitch bruit, or
feel a pounding pulse or less thrill in an arteriovenous fistula or
graft? Ans: — "I'd better ask the nurse to check for stenosis"
How does a good blood runs back after dialysis Make reprocessing
easier? Ans: — Less chance of clotting, that is hard to clean out
Giving patients saline , or hypertonic saline can increase the risk of
Ans: — Sodium loading
Osmolality refers to Ans: — How many total solutes are in a
solution
Who will be in charge of a disaster affects your clinic? Ans: —
Someone who has been designated for that role during disaster
planning
How does an action level for a substance relate to its maximum
allowable level? Ans: — Action levels are always lower
How do Medicare and employer health insurance work together?
Ans: — In the first 30 months, the employer plan pays first; after
30 months, Medicare does
What is the purpose of a water softener in a water treatment
system? Ans: — To exchange minerals like calcium and
magnesium with sodium
The kidney community has its own planning group to coordinate
and direct disasters called Ans: — KCER
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And dialysis how does a bio medical technician differ from a
patient care technician? Ans: — Bio medical technicians work with
machines not people
What substances does an RO membrane reject? Ans: — Metals,
solids, chemicals, bacteria/endotoxin and viruses
Before 1973 people who need a dialysis in the United States, were
chosen by Ans: — A committee of clergy, and lay people
Which side of a fistula should you hear blood flow sounds on to
find the direction of blood flow? Ans: — Arterial
How can you assure that dialysate delivered to patience as in the
prescribe the temperature range? Ans: — Check the dialysate
temperature alarm before each treatment
If a patient wants to transplant, but his or her living donor is not a
match they can Ans: — Look into a pair to donor exchange or
chain. Donation company swap.
Which statement about potassium is correct? Ans: — Too high or
too low levels of potassium, can change the heart rhythm
A treatment option for someone who has kidney failure and type
one diabetes may be Ans: — A kidney pancreas transplant from
the same or different donors
Which of these definitions best fits aseptic Ans: — Completely free
of any micro organisms
Since 2008, CMS has mandated which of the following actions
regarding the patient care team? Ans: — Team meetings to share
information about patients are required
If you cannot check a patient's blood pressure on his or her arm
where should you check it on his or her leg? Ans: — Above the
knee or above the ankle
What should you see in a water treatment system before and after
the booster pump? Ans: — A pressure gauge
© 2025 All rights reserved
CA Hemodialysis Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Blood volume monitoring is an option that gives us more info.
about: Ans: — hematocrit, change in blood volume, oxygen level,
and vascular refill
in a volumetric UF control system with balancing chambers, each
chamber contains: Ans: — the same amount of dialysate
what should your first thought be if you hear a high pitch bruit, or
feel a pounding pulse or less thrill in an arteriovenous fistula or
graft? Ans: — "I'd better ask the nurse to check for stenosis"
How does a good blood runs back after dialysis Make reprocessing
easier? Ans: — Less chance of clotting, that is hard to clean out
Giving patients saline , or hypertonic saline can increase the risk of
Ans: — Sodium loading
Osmolality refers to Ans: — How many total solutes are in a
solution
Who will be in charge of a disaster affects your clinic? Ans: —
Someone who has been designated for that role during disaster
planning
How does an action level for a substance relate to its maximum
allowable level? Ans: — Action levels are always lower
How do Medicare and employer health insurance work together?
Ans: — In the first 30 months, the employer plan pays first; after
30 months, Medicare does
What is the purpose of a water softener in a water treatment
system? Ans: — To exchange minerals like calcium and
magnesium with sodium
The kidney community has its own planning group to coordinate
and direct disasters called Ans: — KCER
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And dialysis how does a bio medical technician differ from a
patient care technician? Ans: — Bio medical technicians work with
machines not people
What substances does an RO membrane reject? Ans: — Metals,
solids, chemicals, bacteria/endotoxin and viruses
Before 1973 people who need a dialysis in the United States, were
chosen by Ans: — A committee of clergy, and lay people
Which side of a fistula should you hear blood flow sounds on to
find the direction of blood flow? Ans: — Arterial
How can you assure that dialysate delivered to patience as in the
prescribe the temperature range? Ans: — Check the dialysate
temperature alarm before each treatment
If a patient wants to transplant, but his or her living donor is not a
match they can Ans: — Look into a pair to donor exchange or
chain. Donation company swap.
Which statement about potassium is correct? Ans: — Too high or
too low levels of potassium, can change the heart rhythm
A treatment option for someone who has kidney failure and type
one diabetes may be Ans: — A kidney pancreas transplant from
the same or different donors
Which of these definitions best fits aseptic Ans: — Completely free
of any micro organisms
Since 2008, CMS has mandated which of the following actions
regarding the patient care team? Ans: — Team meetings to share
information about patients are required
If you cannot check a patient's blood pressure on his or her arm
where should you check it on his or her leg? Ans: — Above the
knee or above the ankle
What should you see in a water treatment system before and after
the booster pump? Ans: — A pressure gauge
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