FREE CCHT Nutrition and Fluid Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient on hemodialysis is prescribed a phosphate binder. When is the most effective time for the patient to take this medication?

Accepted Answer

With meals

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30 minutes before meals

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1 hour after meals

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At bedtime

Question 2

Which of the following foods is highest in potassium and should be limited by most hemodialysis patients?

Accepted Answer

Potatoes

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Apples

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White rice

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Green beans

Question 3

What is generally considered a safe interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) for a hemodialysis patient?

Accepted Answer

Less than 5% of dry weight

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Less than 1% of dry weight

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10% of dry weight

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There is no limit as long as blood pressure is controlled.

Question 4

The primary reason for restricting sodium intake for patients on hemodialysis is to:

Accepted Answer

Control thirst and fluid intake.

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Prevent hyperkalemia.

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Lower serum phosphorus levels.

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Improve protein absorption.

Question 5

Compared to the general population, the protein needs of a patient on maintenance hemodialysis are typically:

Accepted Answer

Higher.

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Significantly lower.

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The same.

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Dependent only on their age.

Question 6

A low serum albumin level in a hemodialysis patient is a strong indicator of:

Accepted Answer

Malnutrition and inflammation.

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Dehydration.

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Excessive potassium intake.

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Good fluid control.

Question 7

A patient's daily fluid allowance is often calculated based on their previous day's urine output plus a standard amount for insensible losses. What is this standard additional amount?

Accepted Answer

500-1000 mL

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100-200 mL

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250-400 mL

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1200-1500 mL