CCHT Final Exam Questions and Answers 2023

Abscess - correct answer An abscess is an infection under the skin. It looks lika blister or pimple filled

with fluid or pus. If needles are inserted into or near an abscess, infection of a dialysis access or other

tissues may occur.

Access - correct answer An access -vascular access- is a route into the bloodstream that allows enough

blood flow for hemodialysis. For permanent access, a surgeon connects a vein to an artery.

This can be done directly - fistula- or with a piece of synthetic tubing - graft. For short term access, a

catheter may be placed in a large central vein. - correct answer

Acid - correct answer An acid is substance with a pH below 7.0 that can donate a hydrogen ion -H+. In

the human body, acids form when protein and other foods are broken down by cell metabolism.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - AIDS - correct answer

Acute Kidney Failure - correct answer Acute kidney failure has a sudden onset. It is most often caused by

an illness, injury, or toxin that stresses the kidneys. Some patients who survive acute kidney failure can

recover kidney function. Others die or go on to develop chronic kidney failure.

Alum - correct answer Alum is an aluminum compound. It is often added to city water supplies to

remove sediment and make the water clearer.

Aluminum can build up in the bodies and brains of dialysis patients. Aluminum in dialysis water must be

kept at low levels with water treatment. - correct answer

Aluminum-Related Bone Disease - ARBD - correct answer ARBD is cause by long-term exposure to

aluminum. Aluminum builds up in the tissues at the point where new bone forms and be seen on X-ray.

Sources of aluminum include dialysis water, medications, and cookware.