DAVITA FINAL EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare?
a. It ranks right after proper environment cleaning procedures in preventing
HAIs
b. It is the single most important intervention in preventing HAIs
c. It is part of the "sanitary environment" initiative
d. It is mandated by OSHA to provide a safe, germ−free environment −
answer>>b. It is the single most important intervention in
preventing HAIs
What problem will cause a more negative pre−pump arterial pressure? a.
Separation of blood tubing from arterial access
b. Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
c. Increase in blood pump speed
d. Arterial needle properly positioned − answer>>b. Kinking of the
arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed.
When is the best time to take them? a. 60 minutes prior to a meal
b. 30 minutes prior to a meal
c. With a meal
d. 60 minutes after a meal − answer>>c. With a meal
DQI (Davita Quality Index) is achieved by
a. Managing individual patients first and allowing scores to follow
b. Knowing each team member's role in improving DQI scores
c. Using the CQI process to help identify trends and make improvements
d. All of the above − answer>>d. All of the above
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would
be a good answer?
a. This is the way we have always done it
b. Nobody showed me how to do this
c. I do not know the answer but I will find out
d. This is a faster way − answer>>c. I do not know the answer but I will find
out
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, DAVITA FINAL EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
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What complication occurs if blood is exposed to dialysate that is too hot? a.
Hypersensitivity reaction
b. Seizures
c. Hemolysis
d. Pyrogenic reaction − answer>>c. Hemolysis
Flipping the arterial vascular access needle
a. Is standard practice to improve blood flow rates
b. Is dependent on a patient preference
c. Carries no risks of harming the access
d. Is not necessary since all arterial needles have a back eye −
answer>>d. Is not necessary since all arterial needles have a
back eye
Benefits of peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis include:
a. Home based
b. Flexible schedule
c. Fewer dietary restrictions
d. All of the above − answer>>d. All of the above
The sign that numbing has taken effect and it is time to stop spraying
topical anesthetic onto vascular access cannulation sites is a. Frosting of
the skin
b. Reddening of the skin
c. Blanching of the skin
d. Cyanosis of the skin − answer>>c. Blanching of the skin
The definition of Health Literacy includes the degree to which individuals a.
Understand basic health information
b. Are knowledgeable in medical terminology
c. Can perform appropriate self−care
d. Understand their rights as healthcare consumers − answer>>a.
Understand basic health information
Target weight is:
a. Prescribed and determined by physician order
b. Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
c. Modified by the nurse based on patient tolerance
d. d. Both a & b − answer>>d. d. Both a & b
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,What are three things you should NOT include in an REM?
a. Teammates' actions, visitor behaviors, patient response
b. Personal opinions, speculation, vendettas
c. Who, what, where
d. Date, time, place − answer>>b. Personal opinions, speculation, vendettas
All documentation on machine setup and pre−treatment patient information a.
Must be entered into the computer before the treatment is initiated
b. Must be entered into the computer at the time the treatment is initiated
c. Must be entered into the computer within five minutes after the
treatment is initiated
d. Must be entered into the computer before the treatment is
terminated − answer>>a. Must be entered into the computer before
the treatment is initiated
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain/angina include
a. Place patient in flat supine position, place machine into bypass
b. Decrease BFR, decrease UFR, administer oxygen
c. Place patient in Trendelenburg position, administer a saline bolus
d. Immediately return the blood, administer oxygen − answer>>b.
Decrease BFR, decrease UFR, administer oxygen
A patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is at increased risk for:
a. Hypertension and Hypervolemia
b. Hypotension and Hypovolemia
c. Anemia and MBD
d. Receiving too much dialysis time − answer>>b. Hypotension and
Hypovolemia
Post treatment data collection and assessment is performed
a. Within five minutes prior to terminating the treatment
b. During rinseback
c. As time permits immediately prior to or right after treatment termination
d. After the treatment was terminated − answer>>d. After the
treatment was terminated
The Clinical Pyramid includes:
a. Podcasts, videos and newsletters
, b. The patient's preference in dialysis care
c. The Fundamentals, Complex Programs, and Quality of Life
d. A way to keep pace in the dialysis industry − answer>>c. The
Fundamentals, Complex Programs, and Quality of Life
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient
a. Should be supported through use of sodium modeling and
hypertonic saline administration as needed to prevent
hypotension
b. Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is
associated with an increased mortality rate
c. May require exceeding the physician ordered maximum UFR for the
patient
d. Can lead to unpleasant side effects such as muscle cramps which
can be used as teaching tool to motivate patients to watch their
fluid intake − answer>>b. Can lead to hypovolemia during the
treatment which is associated with an increased mortality rate
What is your immediate response to a final water quality alarm on the treatment
floor? a.
Place all machines into bypass b. Terminate treatments
c. Notify your biomed technician
d. Perform manual water testing to verify results − answer>>a. Place
all machines into bypass
What complication would you expect to see if a patient is
exposed to chlorine/chloramines? a. Bone disease b.
Hemolysis
c. Hypertension
d. Muscle weakness − answer>>b. Hemolysis
Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are
transmitted in healthcare settings including dialysis centers? a. Contact
transmission
b. Airborne transmission
c. Fecal−oral transmission
d. Vector−borne (flies, mites, etc.) transmission − answer>>a. Contact
transmission
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare?
a. It ranks right after proper environment cleaning procedures in preventing
HAIs
b. It is the single most important intervention in preventing HAIs
c. It is part of the "sanitary environment" initiative
d. It is mandated by OSHA to provide a safe, germ−free environment −
answer>>b. It is the single most important intervention in
preventing HAIs
What problem will cause a more negative pre−pump arterial pressure? a.
Separation of blood tubing from arterial access
b. Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
c. Increase in blood pump speed
d. Arterial needle properly positioned − answer>>b. Kinking of the
arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed.
When is the best time to take them? a. 60 minutes prior to a meal
b. 30 minutes prior to a meal
c. With a meal
d. 60 minutes after a meal − answer>>c. With a meal
DQI (Davita Quality Index) is achieved by
a. Managing individual patients first and allowing scores to follow
b. Knowing each team member's role in improving DQI scores
c. Using the CQI process to help identify trends and make improvements
d. All of the above − answer>>d. All of the above
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would
be a good answer?
a. This is the way we have always done it
b. Nobody showed me how to do this
c. I do not know the answer but I will find out
d. This is a faster way − answer>>c. I do not know the answer but I will find
out
/
, DAVITA FINAL EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What complication occurs if blood is exposed to dialysate that is too hot? a.
Hypersensitivity reaction
b. Seizures
c. Hemolysis
d. Pyrogenic reaction − answer>>c. Hemolysis
Flipping the arterial vascular access needle
a. Is standard practice to improve blood flow rates
b. Is dependent on a patient preference
c. Carries no risks of harming the access
d. Is not necessary since all arterial needles have a back eye −
answer>>d. Is not necessary since all arterial needles have a
back eye
Benefits of peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis include:
a. Home based
b. Flexible schedule
c. Fewer dietary restrictions
d. All of the above − answer>>d. All of the above
The sign that numbing has taken effect and it is time to stop spraying
topical anesthetic onto vascular access cannulation sites is a. Frosting of
the skin
b. Reddening of the skin
c. Blanching of the skin
d. Cyanosis of the skin − answer>>c. Blanching of the skin
The definition of Health Literacy includes the degree to which individuals a.
Understand basic health information
b. Are knowledgeable in medical terminology
c. Can perform appropriate self−care
d. Understand their rights as healthcare consumers − answer>>a.
Understand basic health information
Target weight is:
a. Prescribed and determined by physician order
b. Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
c. Modified by the nurse based on patient tolerance
d. d. Both a & b − answer>>d. d. Both a & b
/
,What are three things you should NOT include in an REM?
a. Teammates' actions, visitor behaviors, patient response
b. Personal opinions, speculation, vendettas
c. Who, what, where
d. Date, time, place − answer>>b. Personal opinions, speculation, vendettas
All documentation on machine setup and pre−treatment patient information a.
Must be entered into the computer before the treatment is initiated
b. Must be entered into the computer at the time the treatment is initiated
c. Must be entered into the computer within five minutes after the
treatment is initiated
d. Must be entered into the computer before the treatment is
terminated − answer>>a. Must be entered into the computer before
the treatment is initiated
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain/angina include
a. Place patient in flat supine position, place machine into bypass
b. Decrease BFR, decrease UFR, administer oxygen
c. Place patient in Trendelenburg position, administer a saline bolus
d. Immediately return the blood, administer oxygen − answer>>b.
Decrease BFR, decrease UFR, administer oxygen
A patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is at increased risk for:
a. Hypertension and Hypervolemia
b. Hypotension and Hypovolemia
c. Anemia and MBD
d. Receiving too much dialysis time − answer>>b. Hypotension and
Hypovolemia
Post treatment data collection and assessment is performed
a. Within five minutes prior to terminating the treatment
b. During rinseback
c. As time permits immediately prior to or right after treatment termination
d. After the treatment was terminated − answer>>d. After the
treatment was terminated
The Clinical Pyramid includes:
a. Podcasts, videos and newsletters
, b. The patient's preference in dialysis care
c. The Fundamentals, Complex Programs, and Quality of Life
d. A way to keep pace in the dialysis industry − answer>>c. The
Fundamentals, Complex Programs, and Quality of Life
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient
a. Should be supported through use of sodium modeling and
hypertonic saline administration as needed to prevent
hypotension
b. Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is
associated with an increased mortality rate
c. May require exceeding the physician ordered maximum UFR for the
patient
d. Can lead to unpleasant side effects such as muscle cramps which
can be used as teaching tool to motivate patients to watch their
fluid intake − answer>>b. Can lead to hypovolemia during the
treatment which is associated with an increased mortality rate
What is your immediate response to a final water quality alarm on the treatment
floor? a.
Place all machines into bypass b. Terminate treatments
c. Notify your biomed technician
d. Perform manual water testing to verify results − answer>>a. Place
all machines into bypass
What complication would you expect to see if a patient is
exposed to chlorine/chloramines? a. Bone disease b.
Hemolysis
c. Hypertension
d. Muscle weakness − answer>>b. Hemolysis
Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are
transmitted in healthcare settings including dialysis centers? a. Contact
transmission
b. Airborne transmission
c. Fecal−oral transmission
d. Vector−borne (flies, mites, etc.) transmission − answer>>a. Contact
transmission
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is
