Davita annual competency - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD HTN Knowing what caused your patient's CKD is important because the underlying disease could caus...

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 2. Is a program to help you understand the DaVita Way Some of the information in the MAN1000 courses 1. Must be completed prior to working on the treatment floor with the preceptor 2. Must be taken with an instructor who can answer questions 3. Require passing a corresponding posttest 4. Al...

what is the difference between data collection and assessment? who does what? data collection:yes or no assessment: the extend. what is the role of pct prior to treatment initiation? data collection notify nurse of any abnormalities what is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? nurse assessment when us a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? if vitals were abnormal when is post treatment assessment by the licensed nurse ...

What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent infections Why is it important to know what caused your patient's CKD? to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessments Kt/V: What is K? clearance of urea What treatment factors decrease K? ...

List three blood borne pathogens HIV Hepatitis B Hepatitis C What is hepatitis? Inflammation of the liver How is hep a transmitted? Contaminated food and oral-fecal route How is hep B and C transmitted? Exposure to blood and body fluids of an infected person How long can hep b live on surfaces for? Seven days When caring for HBV patients staff should NOT Take care of hepatitis susceptible patients on the same shift at the same time Why do we di...

If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure (BP) and weight closely. Why is this important? Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys Chronic kidney disease can have it's origin pre-renal(Before), intra-renal(During), or post renal(after). Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD? Hypotension Knowi...

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

Which of the following statements is not an underlying assumption of self management People with complex chronic kidney conditions such ass ESRD have more difficulties with successful self management Which of the following is a basic principle of self management Dealing with the consequences of the illness rather than just the physical disease its self Andragogy takes into account That adults desire to take responsibility for what they learn In order to detect problems as...

What is the maximum donor extracorporeal volume (%BV) during an apheresis procedure? 15% What can you do to minimize the chance of exceeding the maximum extracorporeal volume when apheresing a small volume patient (child)? Prime the apheresis machines tubing with RBC's prior to beginning. What measurement may be more useful than extracorporeal volume in determining whether or not to prime tubing for a apheresis procedure? the patient's intra-procedural Hct. When can aph...

Inadequate Heparinization The adequacy of a dialysis treatment may be compromised by Post reinfusion and prior to disconnection Routine post dialysis treatment documentation on the patients dialysis treatment record should include patients blood pressure and temperature both Chemical content Individual acid containers should be labeled with Notify the RN The patient complains of pain at the catheter exit site. What would the PCT do first? Hemosafe is in place and ...