DAVITA ANNUAL COMPETENCY EXAM
ACCURATE ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the FIRST response when a water sample exceeds the
allowable limit for chlorine/chloramine testing? Answer: Repeat the test
on a new water sample taken after the primary carbon tank.
⩥ During a CMS survey, the surveyor interviews you. What do you say
when you don't know the answer to a question the surveyor asks?
Answer: I don't know the answer, but I will find out.
⩥ In a "Culture of Safety" not only errors but also near misses -
unplanned events that did not result in injury but had the potential to do
so - should be reported. Which of the following is a "near miss?"
A) A patient did not receive 3300 units of Epogen instead of 2200 units.
When this was reported to the nephrologist, she said not to worry, this
one time won't harm the patient.
B) A PCT miscalculated a patient's UF Goal. One half-hour later during
the assessment the nurse noticed the miscalculation and rest the UF Goal
to the correct target. The patient did not have adverse effects.
C) The wrong dialyzer was set up and primed for a patient, but it was
caught before dialysis was initiated and the dialyzer was replaced.
, D) The nephrologist ordered a 3K bath for the patient but the nurse
noticed she was running on a 2K bath within 30 minutes of treatment
initiation and placed the patient on the correct bath. Answer: The wrong
dialyzer was set up and primed for a patient, but it was caught before
dialysis was initiated and the dialyzer was replaced.
⩥ As leaders, nurse's will deal with difficult teammates from time to
time. Which would NOT be an effective way to confront a problem?
A) Using "you" statements to explain to teammates what was done
wrong.
B) Learning the reason for the behavior
C) Staying calm and positive and focusing on the behavior
D) Allowing the teammate to participate in finding a solution Answer:
Using "you" statements to explain to teammates what was done wrong.
⩥ The nurse should decline an assignment to supervise non-licensed
teammates when:
A) The nurse is asked to assure compliance with policies, procedures
and the standard of care
B) The nurse must determine the level of supervision needed by the non-
licensed teammate
C) The nurse does not have the authority to intervene and take corrective
actions if needed
ACCURATE ANSWERS COMPREHENSIVE
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the FIRST response when a water sample exceeds the
allowable limit for chlorine/chloramine testing? Answer: Repeat the test
on a new water sample taken after the primary carbon tank.
⩥ During a CMS survey, the surveyor interviews you. What do you say
when you don't know the answer to a question the surveyor asks?
Answer: I don't know the answer, but I will find out.
⩥ In a "Culture of Safety" not only errors but also near misses -
unplanned events that did not result in injury but had the potential to do
so - should be reported. Which of the following is a "near miss?"
A) A patient did not receive 3300 units of Epogen instead of 2200 units.
When this was reported to the nephrologist, she said not to worry, this
one time won't harm the patient.
B) A PCT miscalculated a patient's UF Goal. One half-hour later during
the assessment the nurse noticed the miscalculation and rest the UF Goal
to the correct target. The patient did not have adverse effects.
C) The wrong dialyzer was set up and primed for a patient, but it was
caught before dialysis was initiated and the dialyzer was replaced.
, D) The nephrologist ordered a 3K bath for the patient but the nurse
noticed she was running on a 2K bath within 30 minutes of treatment
initiation and placed the patient on the correct bath. Answer: The wrong
dialyzer was set up and primed for a patient, but it was caught before
dialysis was initiated and the dialyzer was replaced.
⩥ As leaders, nurse's will deal with difficult teammates from time to
time. Which would NOT be an effective way to confront a problem?
A) Using "you" statements to explain to teammates what was done
wrong.
B) Learning the reason for the behavior
C) Staying calm and positive and focusing on the behavior
D) Allowing the teammate to participate in finding a solution Answer:
Using "you" statements to explain to teammates what was done wrong.
⩥ The nurse should decline an assignment to supervise non-licensed
teammates when:
A) The nurse is asked to assure compliance with policies, procedures
and the standard of care
B) The nurse must determine the level of supervision needed by the non-
licensed teammate
C) The nurse does not have the authority to intervene and take corrective
actions if needed
