FREE CHBT Patient Safety and Quality Assurance Questions and Answers

Question 1

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) differs from hemodialysis in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

PD access is by an intra-abdominal catheter

Answer

PD requires both vascular access and abdominal access

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PD cannot be done at home

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Sterile dialysate is not required for PD

Question 2

The most likely cause of post-renal failure is:

Accepted Answer

benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Answer

severe dehydration.

Answer

nephrotoxic drug.

Answer

glomerulonephritis.

Question 3

The most common cause of chronic kidney disease in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

diabetes.

Answer

hypertension.

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glomerulonephritis.

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polycystic kidney disease.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is LEAST likely to be caused by uremia?

Accepted Answer

Urinary tract infection

Answer

Itching

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Edema (swelling) of the extremities

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Anemia

Question 5

All of the following conditions are associated with chronic kidney failure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

hypoparathyroidism.

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low hemoglobin.

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hyperkalemia.

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hyperphosphatemia.

Question 6

What percentage of transplanted kidneys are functional 1 year after transplantation?

Accepted Answer

90%

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70%

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50%

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30%

Question 7

Which hemodialysis schedule is likely to be most efficient?

Accepted Answer

Short daily home hemodialysis, 2-3 hours a session, 5-7 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

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