2023DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM/2024/2025 DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM .COMPLETE ACTUAL
ALL300 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) 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
ALL300 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) 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
