FREE CCHT Questions and Answers

Question 1

Salt replacements should not be used by hemodialysis patients because they frequently ____________.

Accepted Answer

contain potassium.

Answer

Since high potassium intake is risky, patients getting hemodialysis should be counseled to stay away from salt substitutes, which frequently exchange potassium for some of the sodium. When a replacement is advertised as "sodium free," it is typically entirely made of potassium. Patients can be urged to experiment with using various herbs or lemon juice in place of salt. While Mrs. Dash® products lack sodium or potassium, they do contain mixtures of other herbs and spices.

Question 2

Because of ____________, patients with uremia experience foamy or bubbly urine.

Accepted Answer

protein leaks into the urine.

Answer

Because of the interaction between the air and the protein in their urine after urination, patients with uremia have foamy or bubbly pee. Although small amounts of protein are commonly seen in urine, as kidney function declines, an increasing proportion of normally too big to filter protein starts to slip through. One of the first indications of renal failure is protein in the urine.

Question 3

Which of the following is a role for the networks for end-stage renal disease?

Accepted Answer

Help resolve patient-staff conflicts.

Answer

The End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks assist centers in resolving issues involving patients and staff. Congress established 18 ESRD Networks across the nation in order to guarantee the provision of high-quality dialysis care. Medicare has contracts with the ESRD Networks to gather information, provide reports, support rehabilitation, implement improvement projects, and offer resources to patients and medical professionals. Working with ESRD Networks is a requirement for all dialysis facilities.

Question 4

What angle should the slide board be positioned between the two seating surfaces when a patient is being transferred from a dialysis chair to a wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees.

Answer

When moving a patient from a wheelchair to a dialysis chair, a slide board should be positioned at a 45-degree angle between the two surfaces. The arm must be taken out of the wheelchair and both the dialysis chair and the wheelchair must be locked to prevent movement while being transferred. Prior to transfer, a gait belt should be fastened around the patient's waist for security.

Question 5

When using the tandem-hand technique, the technician teaches a patient how to self-cannulate.

Accepted Answer

patient places the thumb and finger behind the technician’s thumb and finger.

Answer

The patient holds their thumb and index finger behind the technician's thumb and index finger while being taught to self-cannulate using the tandem-hand technique. They hold firmly but not so tightly as to restrict the technician's movement. By using this method, the patient can feel the technician's hand motion while the needle is inserted. Until the patient is comfortable enough to proceed to the following stage, where the two change hand positions, the technician and patient should continue using the tandem-hand approach.

CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Practice Test

CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Practice Test

FREE CCHT Questions and Answers