Dialysis Technician Knowledge Quiz
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#1
What is the primary purpose of dialysis?
To remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood
To inject antibiotics directly into the bloodstream
To supply the body with essential nutrients
To monitor the patient's blood pressure
#2
Which of the following is a type of dialysis?
Photodynamic therapy
Hemodialysis
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Gene therapy
#3
What safety precaution is essential when handling dialysate concentrate?
Using a sterile technique to avoid contamination
Wearing personal protective equipment to avoid chemical exposure
Heating the concentrate to sterilize it before use
Shaking the concentrate well before use to ensure even distribution of particles
#4
What role does the dialyzer play in hemodialysis?
It pumps the blood back into the patient's body
It acts as an artificial lung
It filters waste products and excess fluids from the blood
It adds nutrients to the blood
#5
In peritoneal dialysis, what acts as the filter?
The dialyzer
A machine outside the body
The patient's own peritoneum
A special membrane inserted into the bloodstream
#6
What is the recommended temperature range for storing dialysate concentrate?
0-4°C
15-30°C
35-40°C
-20 to -10°C
#7
Which of the following is a potential complication of hemodialysis?
Nutrient overload
Hypertension
Infection at the access site
Decreased liver function
#8
What does Kt/V represent in the context of dialysis?
The speed of the dialysis pump
The temperature of the dialysate
A measure of dialysis dose adequacy
The concentration of toxins in the blood
#9
Which of the following best describes the principle of ultrafiltration in hemodialysis?
The passive movement of solutes across a semipermeable membrane
The active transport of solutes against a concentration gradient
The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane due to a pressure gradient
The heating of the dialysate to facilitate toxin removal
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