CCHT PRACTICE EXAM DAVITA

CCHT PRACTICE EXAM DAVITA |

150 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update

Question : The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure

in the kidney that does the work, is the:

• Calyx
• Cortex
• Medulla
• Nephron

Correct answer: d

Question : The leading cause of chronic kidney disease for

adults in the United States:

• Diabetes
• Glomerulonephritis
• Hypertension
• Urinary obstruction

Correct answer: a

Question : A nephron is made up of:

• A glomerulus and a tubule system
• The bladder and the ureters
• The cortex and a capsule
• The loop of Henle and the capillary ball

Correct answer: a

Question : Which of the following is NOT a symptom of

uremia?

• Elevated hematocrit
• Decreased ability to concentrate
• Itching
• Lack of appetite

Correct answer: a

Question : Mrs. Smith's dry weight is 62 kg. Her pretreatment

weight when she came in for treatment on Monday was 67 kg.The priming saline amount is 240 mL, the rinseback amount is 200 mL, fluid from medications is 100 mL, and she is not

allowed any fluids during treatment. What is the total amount of fluid weight to be removed during her treatment?

• 5,000 mL
• 5,230 mL
• 5,540 mL
• 5,820 mL

Correct answer: c

Question : Based on Mrs. Smith's total amount of fluid to be

removed, what is the ultrafiltration rate per hour (mL/hr) for her 4-hour treatment?

• 1,220 mL/hr
• 1,385 mL/hr
• 1,440 mL/hr
• 1,500 mL/hr

Correct answer: b

Question : Which of the following is a cause of hypotension

during and after dialysis treatments?

• Over the counter cold medicine
• Patient forgetting to take their blood pressure pills
• Removing too much fluid
• Uremia

Correct answer: c

Question : The scale says a patient weights 70 kg. This is the

same as weighing how many pounds (lb)?

• 125
• 144
• 154
• 168

Correct answer: c

Question : Normal body pH is

• 7.0 - 7.25.
• 7.25 - 7.35.
• 7.35 - 7.45.
• 7.45 - 7.55.