FREE CHBT Biomedical Technology and Dialysis Water Treatment Questions and Answers

Question 1

The main difference between an arteriovenous shunt (AVS) and an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an:

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AVF is entirely within the arm.

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AVS is entirely within the arm.

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AVF is more likely to become clotted or infected.

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AVF requires an external tube.

Question 2

Which of the following dialyzers is used currently?

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Hollow tube

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Kiil

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Flat plate

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Coil

Question 3

Which of the following kidney structures connects with and delivers urine directly to the ureter?

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Pelvis

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Calyx

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Glomerulus

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Cortex

Question 4

All of the following substances are produced by the kidney EXCEPT:

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aldosterone.

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renin.

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erythropoietin.

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calcitriol.

Question 5

Which site in the hemodialysis pathway has the highest positive pressure?

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Blood entering the dialyzer fibers

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Arterial blood in the afferent tubing

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Blood leaving the dialyzer fibers

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Blood in the venous return

Question 6

The term "sieving coefficient of a membrane" refers to the:

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fraction of solute that passes through the membrane by convection.

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amount of water required for solute drag through the membrane.

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concentration of pores in the membrane.

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size of the pores in the membrane.

Question 7

The ultrafiltration coefficient of a dialyzer refers to the:

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fluid that passes through the membrane in 1 hour.

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pressure in the blood compartment needed to force fluid through the membrane.

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pressure difference across the membrane.

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fluid that passes through the membrane in 1 minute.