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  • October 30, 2024
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Davita (RN) Exam 2024 | Davita (RN) Actual
Exam Latest Update 2024 Questions and
Correct Answers Rated A+
hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through

a. Diffusion of acids from the blood into the dialysate

b. Convection of bicarbonate during back filtration

c. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood

d. Stimulation of the respiratory system to increase exhalation of acids -
answers>>c. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood



The excretory function of the kidney is:

a. Erythropoietin production

b. To bind to phosphorus

c. To absorb vitamins

d. To normalize electrolytes - answers>>d. To normalize electrolytes



Unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer or state specific pharmacy
regulations, when must medications containing a preservative be discarded?

a. At 28 days after opening

b. At 25 days after opening

c. At 23 days after opening

d. At 21 days after opening - answers>>a. At 28 days after opening

,Educational tips for visual learners include

a. Providing soft background music

b. Selecting quiet surroundings

c. Using lively hand gestures when delivering long lectures

d. Allowing plenty of time for the patient to talk - answers>>b. Selecting quiet
surroundings



An optimal nutrition status is evidenced by

a. An appropriate amount of energy, ability to sleep well at night, serum
potassium of no greater than 5.5 mEq/L, and a BUN of 60-80 mg/dl

b. A 30 minute exercise tolerance, calcium 8.4-10.2 mg/dl, phosphorus 3-5.5
mg/dl and PTH intact 150-600 pg/ml

c. Patient report of feeling well, no excess fluid weight gains, bringing appropriate
snacks to dialysis, and taking phosphate binders with every meal

d. A stable, desirable target weight, adequate fat stores and muscle mass,
appropriate appetite and intake, and a serum albumin of equal to or greater than
4 gm/dl - answers>>d. A stable, desirable target weight, adequate fat stores and
muscle mass, appropriate appetite and intake, and a serum albumin of equal to or
greater than 4 gm/dl



When comparing the FMC dialysis machine's conductivity reading to your manual
reading, policy states that the difference between these two readings is to be

a. No greater than +/- 0.4

b. No greater than +/- 0.3

,c. No greater than +/- 0.2

d. No greater than +/- 0.1 - answers>>a. No greater than +/- 0.4



Which statement is true regarding the "Reasonable and Prudent" Standard of
Care?

a. The Standard of Care is based on providing highly specialized care after a
caregiver is certified

b. Caregivers who are doing it "their way" without regard to DaVita P&P can easily
defend their actions in the event of an adverse patient outcome

c. The Standard of Care only includes actions a nephrology nurse would do, but
not those the nurse would avoid doing

d. When supervising patient care technicians an other non-licensed personnel, it
is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also meet
the Standard of Care - answers>>d. When supervising patient care technicians an
other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to
ensure these teammates also meet the Standard of Care



What is an important action prior to returning a patient's blood using the hand
crank in the event of a power failure?

a. Take the patient's blood pressure

b. Check for a blood leak

c. Place the machine into bypass

d. Remove the venous line from the line clamp - answers>>d. Remove the venous
line from the line clamp

, The KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality) Rule of 6s

a. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV fistula

b. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV graft

c. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV fistula and a new AV graft

d. Provides guidelines for use of a tunneled CVC - answers>>a. Provides guidelines
for use of a new AV fistula

Per Davita policy, fever and chills is defined as

a. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F with
symptoms

b. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F without
symptoms

c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F with
symptoms

d. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F without
symptoms - answers>>c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over
baseline of 2°F with symptoms



Documentation in the medical record

a. Includes caregiver opinion.

b. Belongs to the patient.

c. Is a permanent legal record of the care provided

d. Is not subject to review by surveyors - answers>>c. Is a permanent legal record
of the care provided

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