Question 1
A patient arrives for hemodialysis and their pre-treatment weight is 4.2 kg above their established dry weight. What should the technician do FIRST?
Correct Answer:
Verify the weight on a calibrated scale and document the finding before notifying the nurse
Question 2
During hemodialysis, a patient suddenly becomes confused and short of breath, and the technician observes foam or bubbles in the venous blood line. Which complication should be suspected?
Correct Answer:
Air embolism
Question 3
Before cannulating a patient's arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which assessment finding confirms the access is patent and ready for use?
Correct Answer:
Presence of bruit on auscultation and thrill on palpation
Question 4
Three hours into a hemodialysis session, a patient develops painful bilateral leg cramps. Their blood pressure has decreased from 138/82 mmHg at treatment start to 108/66 mmHg. What should the technician do first?
Correct Answer:
Decrease the ultrafiltration rate and notify the nurse
Question 5
Midway through a patient's dialysis session, the technician notes that the patient's temperature has risen from 36.7°C (98.1°F) at baseline to 38.1°C (100.6°F). What is the most appropriate next action?
Correct Answer:
Notify the nurse immediately and assess the access site and catheter for signs of infection
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Prepare with the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) practice quiz. This question bank includes 149 questions covering dialysis, patient, treatment, hemodialysis, and technician. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

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