Dialysis Technician Practice Exam

What type of dialysis involves treatment multiple times a week at a clinical center?

1. In-Center Hemodialysis

2. Peritoneal Dialysis

3. Nocturnal Dialysis

4. Home Hemodialysis

The correct answer is: In-Center Hemodialysis

In-Center Hemodialysis is the correct answer because it refers to the method of dialysis where patients receive treatment at a specialized clinical facility several times each week, typically three sessions lasting about four hours per session. This setting provides access to medical professionals and equipment designed to perform the dialysis process effectively, ensuring that patients receive adequate monitoring and support during their treatments. The other types of dialysis options described do not involve treatment at a clinical center multiple times a week. Peritoneal Dialysis is often performed at home, allowing patients to manage their treatment themselves. Nocturnal Dialysis can be done at home or in a clinic at night, allowing for longer treatment sessions than standard hemodialysis, but not necessarily in a clinical center multiple times a week. Home Hemodialysis allows patients to dialyze at home according to their own schedule.