FREE CCHT Patient and Family Education Questions and Answers

Question 1

When educating a new patient about their arteriovenous (AV) fistula, what is the most important daily self-care check they should be taught to perform?

Accepted Answer

Feel for the 'thrill' and listen for the 'bruit'

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Measure the circumference of their access arm daily

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Check their blood pressure in the access arm

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Apply ice packs to the fistula after every treatment

Question 2

A patient on hemodialysis should be educated to contact the clinic immediately if they experience which of the following symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Fever and chills

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Mild fatigue after treatment

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A small amount of bruising at the needle site

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Feeling thirsty between treatments

Question 3

What is the primary reason for fluid restrictions for most hemodialysis patients?

Accepted Answer

To prevent large fluid gains between treatments, which can strain the heart

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To make the dialysis treatment shorter

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To prevent the dialyzer from clotting

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To reduce the amount of urine they produce

Question 4

When teaching a patient about a renal diet, which three minerals are typically the most important to restrict?

Accepted Answer

Sodium, potassium, and phosphorus

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Iron, calcium, and zinc

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Magnesium, chloride, and iron

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Calcium, potassium, and vitamin D

Question 5

A patient asks why they cannot use lotion on their access site on the day of treatment. What is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Lotions can interfere with proper site cleaning and increase infection risk

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It can make the skin too slippery for the needles

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It will cause the access to clot

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It can cause a severe allergic reaction with the dialyzer

Question 6

When explaining the concept of 'dry weight' to a patient, which description is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The patient's weight without any excess fluid, at which their blood pressure is normal

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The patient's weight before starting dialysis for the first time

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The maximum weight a patient is allowed to gain between treatments

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The weight of the dialyzer and blood lines

Question 7

A patient should be taught that which of the following activities should be avoided in their access arm?

Accepted Answer

Having their blood pressure taken

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Performing light exercises like squeezing a ball

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Gently washing the arm with soap and water

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Elevating the arm on a pillow