CCHT EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM 2
VERSIONS 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+GRADE
VERSION 1
A 73-year-old dialysis patient is discussing with the tech
her desire to convert to a total plant-based diet which
statement is important for the tech to share
A. There is no way to satisfy a patient's protein needs with
a total plant-based diet
B. Plant proteins are low biological value proteins and
need to be combined to get all building blocks her body
needs
C. No plant protein foods are considered high proteins so
it will be hard for her to satisfy her protein needs Correct
Answer B.
For a patient with stage 5 CKD phosphorus intake should
be limited to what level
A. 400 to 800
B. 1200 to 1600
C. 800 to 1200 Correct Answer C.
A patient with CKD is having difficulty controlling her
phosphorus intake why is control of phosphorus
challenging
,A. Phosphorus is abundant in fresh food such as
vegetables and fruit
B. Phosphorus is found in high amounts of coffee and tea
C. Phosphorus additives are commonly found in best-
selling processed foods Correct Answer C.
A patient with stage 5CKD has C Dash reactive protein
level of 25 what does this level suggest
A. Early onset diabetes
B. Inflammation in the body
C. Heart attack Correct Answer B.
Parathyroid hormone helps to regulate calcium and
phosphorus levels low serum calcium levels stimulate
secretion of parathyroid hormone this results in which
change of the body
A. Increase calcium absorption from small intestine
B. Calcium loss in the urine is minimize
C. Movement of calcium out of the bones
D. Creation of a urinary buffer for acid base balance
Correct Answer A B and C
How can a dialysis procedure be modified for a CKD
patient with severe elevated blood urea nitrogen level
A. Shorten dialysis time
B. Increase blood flow rate
C. Increased time rinsing the equipment
D. Use a larger dialyzer Correct Answer B and D
Which asymptomatic patient meet the criteria for testing
for diabetes or prediabetes
,A. African-American and Latino or Native American
B. Triglyceride level of 150 MG/DL
C. Patient is on antihypertensive medication Correct
Answer A and C
A pts lab results revealed a significant drop in hemoglobin.
Which med would the tech expect the nurse to administer
to the pt
A. Calcitrol
B. Erythropoietin
C. Vancomycin Correct Answer B.
Patients with chronic kidney disease are at risk for
developing peripheral neuropathy. How may neuropathy
present in the patient
A. Intolerance to touch
B. Burning feet
C. Restless legs Correct Answer B and C
What are some disadvantages of using hollow-fibers
dialyzers
A. They're not compliant
B. They require meticulous care to remove air or gas from
the fiber bundle
C. Blood distribution may be uneven at inflow header
space
D. Higher heparin doses may be needed to prevent
clotting in hollow fibers Correct Answer B C and D
, If a patient is experiencing adverse reactions from the
residual toxic products of ethylene oxide sterilization of the
hollow fibers what other ways can you sterilize it.
A. Gamma radiation
B. Pure alcohol flushing
C. Electron beam Correct Answer A and C
Which manifestation would lead to the tech to suspect the
patient is experiencing intradialytic complement
A. Anemia
B. Intradialytic hypoxemia
C. Chest pain
D. Back pain Correct Answer B C and D
If the bicarbonate concentrate is over mixed what lab
values will result
A. Increase pH
B. Decrease in serum calcium level
C. Increase in magnesium level
D. Decrease in RBC level Correct Answer A and B
Which method/test is most commonly used to check the
dialysate composition
A. Bicarbonate concentration test
B. Total conductivity
C. Microbial count Correct Answer B. Microbial count
How is the temp of the dialysate controlled
A. By using one or more sensors and a micro controller
circuit on the heater
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