CCHT Patient and Family Education 3

Question 1

Which sign or symptom should a patient be taught to report immediately to their dialysis care team?

Accepted Answer

Rapid weight gain of 3 or more pounds overnight

Answer

Rapid weight gain (3+ lbs overnight) indicates significant fluid retention and potential fluid overload, which requires prompt medical evaluation.

Question 2

When teaching a patient about medications, why should ESRD patients avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

They can further reduce residual kidney function

Answer

NSAIDs reduce renal blood flow and can eliminate any remaining residual kidney function in ESRD patients.

Question 3

A patient wants to travel internationally. What education should the dialysis technician provide?

Accepted Answer

Arrange dialysis treatments at a certified center at the destination before traveling

Answer

Patients must arrange dialysis treatments at a licensed center at their destination before traveling, as treatments cannot be safely skipped.

Question 4

What is the best way to explain the concept of dry weight to a new dialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

The target weight after all excess fluid is removed during dialysis

Answer

Dry weight is the target post-dialysis weight representing the patient's ideal fluid balance with all excess fluid removed.

Question 5

Which of the following is an important teaching point about exercising with an AVF or AVG?

Accepted Answer

Light to moderate exercise is encouraged but avoid contact sports

Answer

Light to moderate exercise including the access arm is generally encouraged, but contact sports that could traumatize the access site should be avoided.

CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Practice Test

CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Practice Test

CCHT Patient and Family Education 3