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Davita pct final exam Latest 2024/2025 Update Already Graded A Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWER>>bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - ANSWER>>blockage...

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Davita pct final exam Latest 2024/2025 Update Already Graded A

Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
ANSWER>>bacteria and endotoxins


what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure.
- ANSWER>>blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.


what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
ANSWER>>-air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine


what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? -
ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Kinking of
the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor


if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will -
ANSWER>>decrease


what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine -
ANSWER>>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 -
ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>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 ? - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>phosphate binders, Vit D
(Hectorol), and Cinacalcet


Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANSWER>>low protein intake


Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - ANSWER>>with meal


The definition of Health Literacy is - ANSWER>>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 - ANSWER>>contact social worker


The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - ANSWER>>an
evaluation of a person's mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the
communityCompeted initially and annually


The Clinical Pyramid includes : - ANSWER>>• The Fundamentals: Immunizations, Iron,
Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target Weight, Access,PTH, etc.•
Complex Programs: Fluid Management, Infection Management, Diabetes Management,
Med Management, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care, Infection Surveillance,
Transition of Care, CKDEducation, Depression, Missed Treatments, etc.• Measures of

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