DaVita PCT Final Exam Questions
and Answers
A PCT greets a patient and the patient reports feeling short of breath.
The PCT notices that the patient's lips are a blue hue. The PCT would: -
ANSWER-Not start treatment, immediately notify the nurse
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already
signed in the computer - ANSWER-No log in to the computer system
under your credentials and document
Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing? - ANSWER-
Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purpose only
and should remain clean
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the demands
of the patients treatment regime you should? - ANSWER-Notify the
social worker because he/she is there for the patient and their family
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for: - ANSWER-15
seconds
Your patient asks weather it is ok to take an over the counter cold
remedy what is your appropriate response - ANSWER-Let's ask your
nephrologist what they recommend to treat your cold symptoms
You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patients
hand. Such a casual contact - ANSWER-Does not require wearing gloves,
but you must perform hand hygiene afterwards
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemoststic sponges, such as
sure seal for your patient. What is the correct procedure - ANSWER-
Remove the hemoststic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved and
dress the needle sites with sterile gauze or band aid
What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the machine? -
ANSWER-All
, Absence of concentrate or incorrect concentrate preparation
Debris or precipitate in the lines or filter
Equipment failure or machine needing calibration
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain include - ANSWER-
decrease BFR to 150
decrease ultrafiltration rate (UFR)
take vital signs
administer oxygen.
All documentation on machine setup and pre-treatment patient
information - ANSWER-a. Must be entered into the computer before the
treatment is initiated
Prior to use, how should the medication preparation surface area be
disinfected ? - ANSWER-With 1:100 bleach solution and disposable wipes
Intradialytic treatment monitoring and data collection is preformed
every.... - ANSWER-30 minutes
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm -
ANSWER-Look at the cricut, do not return the blood with air in the
system, fix problem
When the lab receives a laboratory test tube with double labeling: -
ANSWER-The double labed specimen will be rejected at the laboratory
for pt safety
Per the CDC, which is the most common factor contributing to
bacteremias in dialysis patients? - ANSWER-b. The use of catheters for
hemodialysis
Upon completing machine set up and before treatment initiation, it is
important to verify the prescription and machine settings - ANSWER-
Both B and C
To confirm patients unique prescription parameters are programmed
correctly into the dialysis delivery system
To validate that all safety features are enable, functioning correctly, and
within acceptable limits
and Answers
A PCT greets a patient and the patient reports feeling short of breath.
The PCT notices that the patient's lips are a blue hue. The PCT would: -
ANSWER-Not start treatment, immediately notify the nurse
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already
signed in the computer - ANSWER-No log in to the computer system
under your credentials and document
Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing? - ANSWER-
Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purpose only
and should remain clean
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the demands
of the patients treatment regime you should? - ANSWER-Notify the
social worker because he/she is there for the patient and their family
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for: - ANSWER-15
seconds
Your patient asks weather it is ok to take an over the counter cold
remedy what is your appropriate response - ANSWER-Let's ask your
nephrologist what they recommend to treat your cold symptoms
You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patients
hand. Such a casual contact - ANSWER-Does not require wearing gloves,
but you must perform hand hygiene afterwards
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemoststic sponges, such as
sure seal for your patient. What is the correct procedure - ANSWER-
Remove the hemoststic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved and
dress the needle sites with sterile gauze or band aid
What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the machine? -
ANSWER-All
, Absence of concentrate or incorrect concentrate preparation
Debris or precipitate in the lines or filter
Equipment failure or machine needing calibration
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain include - ANSWER-
decrease BFR to 150
decrease ultrafiltration rate (UFR)
take vital signs
administer oxygen.
All documentation on machine setup and pre-treatment patient
information - ANSWER-a. Must be entered into the computer before the
treatment is initiated
Prior to use, how should the medication preparation surface area be
disinfected ? - ANSWER-With 1:100 bleach solution and disposable wipes
Intradialytic treatment monitoring and data collection is preformed
every.... - ANSWER-30 minutes
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm -
ANSWER-Look at the cricut, do not return the blood with air in the
system, fix problem
When the lab receives a laboratory test tube with double labeling: -
ANSWER-The double labed specimen will be rejected at the laboratory
for pt safety
Per the CDC, which is the most common factor contributing to
bacteremias in dialysis patients? - ANSWER-b. The use of catheters for
hemodialysis
Upon completing machine set up and before treatment initiation, it is
important to verify the prescription and machine settings - ANSWER-
Both B and C
To confirm patients unique prescription parameters are programmed
correctly into the dialysis delivery system
To validate that all safety features are enable, functioning correctly, and
within acceptable limits
