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DaVita Study GuideWhen should the communication style 'Directing' be used? - correct answer When training to perform procedures When should the communication style 'Following' be used? - correct answer Allow time to digest bad news and impact on patient's life When should the communicatio...

DaVita Study Guidewhat is One for All - correct answer is a program to help you understand the DaVita way What is HIPAA? - correct answer a law requiring us to keep protected health information confidential Discussing personal problems with your patients is: - correct answer considered unprofe...

DaVita Study Guide 2020AKI - correct answer acute kidney injury— abrupt loss of kidney function, expected to restore itself Examples of Pre-renal AKI - correct answer rental artery stenosis, low blood pressure Examples of intra-renal AKI - correct answer high blood pressure, high blood sugar...

DaVita star learningThe primary electrolyte in both our blood and the dialysate is... - correct answer sodium Policy states the conductivity meter should be calibrated when an inaccurate reading is suspected. It should also be calibrated: - correct answer prior to daily use When the dialysate ...

DaVita Segment Quiz One For All 1. Is the definition of DaVita's Mission 2. Is a program to help you understand the DaVita Way 3. Is one of DaVita's Core Values 4. Is part of your Orientation Scavenger Hunt - correct answer 2. Is a program to help you understand the DaVita Way Some of...

DaVita RISE1000: Module 2 [Official study set only]Who established the Standards of Care for Nephrology Nursing and for what purpose? American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), to serve as a basis for many areas including policy and procedure, protocol, educational offerings, etc. What are...

DaVita RISE1000: Module 1saline Locking solution for CVCs, stabilizes vascular system and BP in event that patient did not receive all of their blood back at end of treatment in emergency. Epinephrine 1:1000 For SQ or IM administration for acute anaphylaxis and severe hyposensitivity. Adult d...

DaVita PCT Vascular Access Segment QuizAfter collecting a blood specimen, the vacutainer holder is ___________ after use. - correct answer Discarded Placing the access needles into the same confined area time after time is also known as - correct answer One-site-itis Use of an arm board to sup...

DaVita PCT Study GuideUltrafiltration - correct answer Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane Convection - correct answer Solutes dragged across semipermeable membrane along with fluid Diffusion - correct answer Particles move from area of high concentration to low Osmosis - correc...

DAVITA PCT STUDY GUIDE 2023a clamped line of kind in the line causes - correct answer a more negative prepump arterial pressure assisting a patient into their treatment chair - correct answer is casual contact and does not require gloves, just hand hygeine after what dialysate flow pattern inc...

DaVita PCT Module 1What is ultrafiltration? fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane What is convection? Solutes dragged across SPM along with fluid What is diffusion? Particles moved from area of high concentration What is osmosis? Fluid moved from area of high concentrati...

DaVita PCT Final ExamWhat mechanical issues cause an inaccurate BP reading? - correct answer Deflating the BP cuff by squeezing, kinked lines, velcro, etc. What is Left Ventricular Hypertrophy? How does LVH occur? - correct answer When the heart's lower left pumping chamber has thickened and is ...

DaVita pct. final exam 2023/2024Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - correct answer bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - correct answer blockage of arterial blood flow from th...

DaVita PCT exam May 2021Number 1 & 2 cause of (CKD) chronic kidney diease - correct answer 1- diabetes 2-hypertension In (AKI) acute kidney injury it is better to keep patients? - correct answer too wet, rather than too dry with fluid removal goals 3 sub-groups of ckd? - correct answer 1-pre-r...

DaVita patient self-managementWhat are the 3 underlying assumptions of self-management - correct answer People can have similar challenges with self-management, can learn skills needed to better manage their diseases, people who understand and take control of their condition will be healthier and ha...

DaVita Patient ComplicationsPotential causes of a dialyzer reaction - correct answer Reaction to ethylene oxide Sensitivity to dialyzer membrane material Immune response Prevention of dialyzer reactions - correct answer Proper rinsing of dialyzer Change to alternate membrane Signs and sympt...

DaVita Patient Assessment, Data Collection, Vascular Access, Dialysis Treatment Who performs patient assessment? - correct answer Nurse What does patient assessment include? - correct answer Baseline information to monitor during treatment and plan treatment Who performs data collection? - co...

DaVita Part 3 Per The centers for disease control prevention, which is the most common factor contributing to bacterial infections in dialysis patients? - correct answer The use of catheters in hemolysis You are assisting a patient to step on the scale by holding the patients hand such as casual...

DaVita motivational interviewing IMP What does darn stand for? - correct answer Desire, ability, reason, need IMP when should the communication style directing be used? - correct answer Being in charge giving directions IMP When should comm style following be used? - correct answer Understand...

DAVITA MODULE 3What are the three medications PCT can administer per DaVita policy and procedure? - correct answer Normal Saline, heparin, lidocaine/topical anesthetic spray What are the six items included in charting administered medications? - correct answer · Medication and dosage · date an...

DaVita Module 2 what are the key concepts related to reasonable and prudent care - correct answer 1. the standard of care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same circumstances 2. actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do as well as actions the nur...

DAVITA IATA 1001After completing the IATA exam, you must fill in the city and state fields on the printed IATA certificate T/F - correct answer True How often must team mates who package and ship specimens renew their IATA certification T/F - correct answer Every year When shipping specimens y...

DaVita Hemodialysis ExamDefine the term AKI - correct answer -Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues. -Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes -May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recovers Give 3 examples of pre- re...

DaVita final exam - pct. functions of delivery system - correct answer 1. conductivity/pH 2. Temp 3. blood leak 4. volume control 5. tmp 6. power independent conductivity must be +/- 0.4 mS of - correct answer TCD how often is conductivity manually measured - correct answer after ever...

DAVITA EXAM Why is sodium balance important? - correct answer controls blood pressure Explain Ultrafiltration - correct answer Fluid is pushed through a semipermeable membrane Explain Convection - correct answer Solutes move with solution across the semipermeable membrane. (Current) Explai...

DaVita Dialysis Treatment Segment Quiz Because a pre-pump arterial pressure that becomes too negative can cause hemolysis, DaVita policy states that the pressure must not exceed - correct answer Negative -260 mmHg For severe hypotensive symptoms, dialysis technicians may give up to _______ ml of...

DaVita dialysis PCT module 2The "reasonable and prudent" standard of care for nephrology nursing key concepts: - correct answer 1. Care which a nurse would give under same and similar circumstances 2. Actions a nurse would do and avoid doing 3. follow standard of care 4. responsibility that ...

DaVita dialysis module 4What are the four indicators of optimal nutrition status? - correct answer 1. appropriate appetite and intake 2. adequate fat stores and muscle mass 3. stable, desirable target weight 4. albumin >/= 4.0 What is the importance of protein? - correct answer helps fig...

DaVita competency if a patient with acute injury Dialysis in the outpatient facility one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weigh closely why is this important - correct answer hypovolemia and hypertensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the...

DAVITA CCHT PRACTICE EXAM1. The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the: a. Calyx b. Cortex c. Medulla d. Nephron - correct answer d 2. The leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the United States: a. Diabetes b. Glomerulonephr...

DaVita Basic TrainingSymptoms of Gastrointestinal systemic effect - correct answer indigestion, heartburn, vomit, diarrhea, constipation, salty or metallic taste in mouth One For All - correct answer Is a program to help you understand the DaVita Way What is HIPAA? - correct answer A law requi...

DaVita annual competency examYou have been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr. Smith, bu the patient comes in 15 minutes late and its time to take your break. Can you ask a fellow PCT to cannulate Mr. Smith - correct answer No. a task delegated by the licensed nurse to a...

DaVita Adequacy of dialysisKt/V what is K? - correct answer Clearance of urea What treatment factors decrease K? - correct answer Dialyzer smaller, inadequate anticoagulation, low bfr, low uf goal, low dfr, bvp Kt/V what is t? - correct answer Time of dialysis session What factors influence...

DaVita - Rise Training Module 1 Quiz Which complication is most often seen in up to 25% of acute kidney injury (AKI) cases? - correct answer During dialysis, the movement of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood: - correct answer Fluid overload and hypertension lead to left ventricu...

DaVita - PCT Study GuideChlorine/Chloramine testing: - correct answer When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Defin...

DaVita - Medications TestWhich of the following actions does NOT require the use of a safety needle device? - correct answer Adding a medication to a diluent for infusion. Any filled single dose Epogen syringe must be discarded if not used within _______ of first puncture of the vial. - correct a...

DaVita - Fluid ManagementConsequences of fluid overload - correct answer - Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) — Leads to hypotension which leads to ischemia (organ stunning) - Increased mortality - Pulmonary Edema - Hypertension - Increased hospitalization Four consequences of sodium loadin...

Peritoneal DialysisWhat is peritoneal dialysis? - correct answer allows exchange of wastes, fluids and electrolytes to occur in the peritoneal cavity What does peritoneal dialysis involve? - correct answer siliconized rubber catheter placed in the abdominal cavity for infusion of dialysis When...

DaVita - Data Collection & AssessmentDifference b/w data collection and assessment - correct answer Data collection: observation and numerical values; done by PCT Assessment: requires nursing judgement; done by RN Role of PCT prior to Tx initiation - correct answer Data collection/Vitals Inform...

Dialysis PCT Study Guide-Water TreatmentAcceptable water/dialysate culture results - correct answer below 50 cfu/ml Action level for water/dialysate culture results - correct answer between 50-199 cfu/ml Unacceptable level for water/dialysate culture results - correct answer 200 cfu/ml or grea...

Survey Savvy for TeammatesWhat is the purpose of DaVita's internal audit? - correct answer These audits are used to help facilities prepare and sustain survey readiness by adhering to our policies and procedures and regulations. What are the Conditions for Coverage (CfC)? - correct answer Requir...

Patient Self-Management What are the three underlying assumptions of self-management? - correct answer ● Regardless of the chronic condition, people have similar challenges with self-management. ● People can learn the skills needed to better manage their diseases day to day. ● People wh...

Importance of P&PThe "Reasonable & Prudent" Standard of Care for Nephrology Nursing: -Key Concepts: - correct answer -Following Standard of Care makes the care given defensible and avoids negligence -When supervising non-licensed, assistive personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nur...

DaVita Module 3 study guideTotal Water Hardness is checked - correct answer At the end of the treatment day If the initial and re-test of Total Chlorine from the primary carbon tank sample testing port shows a result greater than 0.1ppm, then the teammate should understand: - correct answer The n...

Acute HD theory class final exam study guideWhat is the minimum value for Total Chlorine - correct answer 0.1 or less What do yo I do if the first chlorine check is positive - correct answer Check again Check secondary tank Call FA and biomed Check every 30 minutes It is safe to do dialysis...

DAVITA MARKIASWhat problems will cause a more positive less negative pre pump arterial pressure - correct answer separation of blood tubing from arterial access What is most likely the reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - correct answer blood cells present in dialysate or...

DaVita QuizzesIf a patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - correct answer Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damag...

DaVita PCT TestYou are assisting a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand. Such a casual contact: A) Requires wearing gloves and hand hygiene afterwards B) Requires neither gloves nor hand hygiene since there is no contact with blood or body fluids C) Requires gloves only ...

Pre-Employment Assessment TestIf you count 1 to 100, how many 5s will you pass on the way? - correct answer There are 20 numbers that contain 5 in it 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 50, 51 to 59, 65, 75, 85, 95 (55 contains 2 five's) So the answer is 20 ... Julie is a hair stylist. She makes $10.25 an...

DaVita PCT CCHT Exam 2021What is the acronym for the five rights of medication administration - correct answer T.R.A.M.P. Time, Routine, Amount, Medication, Patient? What is DaVita policy that allows dialysis technicians to administer these three medications - correct answer Saline (0.9% Sodium C...