Free Certified Hemodialysis Technician Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the US, the following factors are the most typical causes of chronic kidney disease:

Accepted Answer

diabetes

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glomerulonephritis

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polycystic kidney disease

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hypertension

Question 2

Which of the following conditions has the LOWEST CHANCE of being brought on by uremia?

Accepted Answer

urinary tract infection

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anemia

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itching

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edema (swelling) of the extremities

Question 3

Chronic renal failure is accompanied by ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, EXCEPT:

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hypoparathyroidism

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hyperkalemia

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hyperphosphatemia

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low hemoglobin

Question 4

How many kidneys are still functioning one year after transplantation?

Accepted Answer

90%

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30%

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50%

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70%

Question 5

Which hemodialysis regimen is most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Short daily home hemodialysis, 2–3 hours a session, 5–7 days a week

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Nocturnal home hemodialysis, 8 hours during sleep, 3 days a week

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In-center hemodialysis, 3–4 hours a session, 3 days a week

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Conventional home hemodialysis

Question 6

Most patients receiving in-center hemodialysis have a hydration restriction equivalent to urine volume/day plus:

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1 L

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2 L

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0 L

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0.5 L

Question 7

Patients with renal failure who fail to eliminate beta2-microglobulin are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

amyloidosis

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seizure

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pericarditis

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neuropathy