BONENT BONENT Certifications CERTIFIED-HEMODIALYSIS-TECHNICIAN-CHT Questions & Answers

• Question 101:

  Conductivity measures the

  A. amount of urea in dialysate.

  B. concentration of positive ions in the dialysate.

  C. electrodes or sensors in the machine.

  D. amount of glucose in the dialysate.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 102:

  Which of the following correctly describes the pathophysiology responsible for orthostatic hypotension in chronic renal failure?

  A. Arteriosclerosis

  B. Fluid volume deficit

  C. Impaired venous return

  D. Effects of continued use of vasoactive drugs

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 103:

  Which of the following is the BEST reason to check a patient's temperature before beginning hemodialysis?

  A. Check for early signs of infection

  B. Complete the predialysis assessment sheet

  C. Prevent complications during the treatment

  D. Make the staff aware of the need for isolation

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 104:

  The BEST way to dispose of used blood tubing, dialyzers, and other blood-containing components is to

  A. place them in an impervious trash bag marked "Biohazardous" and follow institutional policy for disposal of hazardous waste.

  B. double-bag them, mark the bag "Contaminated," and remove it from the unit as soon as possible.

  C. bag them and place them in a trash can for daily disposal.

  D. place them in a trash can and dispose of them daily.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 105:

  Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a by-product of

  A. tubular infiltrate.

  B. glomerular filtrate.

  C. protein metabolism.

  D. carbohydrate metabolism.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 106:

  When assessing the adequacy of dialysis, which of the following factors MUST be considered?

  I). Blood flow rate II). Dialysate flow rate III). Body size IV). Clotting in the dialyzer

  A. I and II only

  B. I and IV only

  C. II, III, and IV only

  D. I, II, III, and IV

  Correct Answer: D