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DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAMDAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor
bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure.
blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation
-air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?
look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
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if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will
decrease
what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine
when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is
Fa or designee
Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in
the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are
unable to
both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event
of a power failure ?
remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
, DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM
phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to
low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When is
the best time to take them ?
with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is
ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate
health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients treatment
regime you should
contact social worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker
an evaluation of a person's mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the
communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes :
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