Davita Pct Final Exam 2024/2025
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Water 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 the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
correct answer. -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - correct 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? - correct 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 -
correct answer. decrease
what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - correct
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 -
correct 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 - correct 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 ? - correct 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 - correct answer. phosphate binders,
Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - correct answer. low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed.
When is the best time to take them ? - correct answer. with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is - correct 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 - correct answer. contact social worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - correct answer. an
evaluation of a person's mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the
communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes : - correct 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
Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization /Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of
Care• What Matters Most • Our patient's health-related Quality of Life
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - correct answer. encourage
continuous improvement across aboard range of disease management processes (all of
the above )
What can be the most likely result if the surveyor sees a patient with a covered vascular
access - correct answer. immediate jeopardy
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a good
answer ? - correct answer. I do not know the answer but I will find out.
Intra-renal causes of AKI - correct answer. Ischemic ATN, Sepsis, SIRS, Septic
Shock, Anaphylaxis Drugs, Goodpasture Syndrome, Acute Glomerulonephritis, Trauma,
Open Heart Surgery
