NCCT Hemodialysis Technician

Question 1

What is the primary function of hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

To remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood

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To oxygenate the blood

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To regulate blood glucose levels

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To filter bacteria from the bloodstream

Question 2

Which vascular access site is considered the 'gold standard' for long-term hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

Arteriovenous fistula

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Central venous catheter

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Peripherally inserted central catheter

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Arteriovenous graft

Question 3

What does the dialysate solution used in hemodialysis typically contain?

Accepted Answer

Electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and bicarbonate

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Antibiotics to prevent infection

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Heparin as the primary component

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Glucose and insulin for metabolic support

Question 4

What is the typical duration of a standard hemodialysis treatment session?

Accepted Answer

3–5 hours

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30–60 minutes

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6–8 hours

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1–2 hours

Question 5

Which complication is most commonly observed during hemodialysis treatments?

Accepted Answer

Intradialytic hypotension

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Hyperglycemia

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Respiratory alkalosis

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Hyperkalemia

Question 6

The process by which waste solutes move from the blood across the dialyzer membrane into the dialysate is called:

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Absorption

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Filtration

Question 7

Before initiating a hemodialysis session, which pre-treatment assessment is most essential?

Accepted Answer

Assessing vascular access patency, blood pressure, and patient weight

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Verifying the patient's last meal time only

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Confirming patient insurance information

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Checking only the machine's water temperature