DEMO DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN SM EXAM

Which of the following would be considered one the three classes of analgesics that are
typically used for the patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Diabetes is considered the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States, but what is considered the number two cause?

There have been many changes made in nephrology nursing since the 1960’s. Which of the following associations changed in 1983 to focus on the efforts and resources of the RN in field of nephrology?

All of the following would be considered potential signs or symptoms of
impending thrombosis in an AVF except?

Which of the following might be of benefit for the patient that is experiencing
hemodialysis-related amyloidosis?

If a dialysis patient is experiencing fever and/or chills, which of the
following interventions might be considered?

Which of the following statements would be the most correct regarding teaching the
patients to place their own needles?

If the following, which would be considered the second layer of a sorbent cartridge?

Symptoms of pyelonephritis might include all of the following except?

Which of the following dialysis machine UF controls would use sensors to help control the
flow rate of the dialysate?

Pitfalls which could be a potential problem between the preceptor and the trainee
could include all of the following except?

Of the following, which would be considered correct for how blood flow is determined in the patient’s body?

The patient on hemodialysis has an increased susceptibility to infections. Which
of the following diseases can be transmitted both by direct or indirect
exposure?

Of the following, which would indicate something is “too low?”

Which of the following communication methods might be used by the preceptor to clarify
motives in order to bring feelings out into the open so they can be dealt with?