Davita Module 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology
nursing key concepts: (6) -
correct answer ✅-care which a reasonable and prudent
nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar
circumstances
-actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as
well as actions to avoid doing
-nephrology nursing is keyed to this specialty and the skills and
knowledge expected of a nephrology nurse (priming)
-following standards of care makes the care given defensible and
avoids negligence
-when supervising non-licensed, assistive personnel, it is the
responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also
meet the standard of care
what role does davitas policy and procedure play -
correct answer ✅-standard of care
-best demonstrated practice (BDP
-prima facie evidence (at first sight)
what are the risks of doing it your way -
correct answer ✅-negligence
,Davita Module 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-proximate cause
-damages ($)
4 reasons for documentation -
correct answer ✅- proof that care was rendered
- provides continuity
- permanent legal record
-communication tool
6 occurrences when to chart? -
correct answer ✅1. baseline assessment change
2. change in condition
3. procedure or treatment
4.medication and response
5.patient teaching
6. care plan review and interventions
What does smart communication stand for? -
correct answer ✅S - simple
M - meaningful
, Davita Module 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A - actual
R - read
T - teach
What is the difference between data collection and assessment -
who does what? -
correct answer ✅RNs do the assessments while PCTs or LVNs do
the data collection part.
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation?
-
correct answer ✅Assessment: Listening to lung sounds and edema
number scale
What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? -
correct answer ✅Machine setup, pre-treatment vitals, any
concerns or changes in patient by asking them
When should pre-treatment data collection/assessment be
documented? AKI PT? -
correct answer ✅Data collection: Prior to TX
Assessment: within 1 hour of TX initiation
Answers (Grade A+)
The reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology
nursing key concepts: (6) -
correct answer ✅-care which a reasonable and prudent
nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar
circumstances
-actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as
well as actions to avoid doing
-nephrology nursing is keyed to this specialty and the skills and
knowledge expected of a nephrology nurse (priming)
-following standards of care makes the care given defensible and
avoids negligence
-when supervising non-licensed, assistive personnel, it is the
responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also
meet the standard of care
what role does davitas policy and procedure play -
correct answer ✅-standard of care
-best demonstrated practice (BDP
-prima facie evidence (at first sight)
what are the risks of doing it your way -
correct answer ✅-negligence
,Davita Module 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
-proximate cause
-damages ($)
4 reasons for documentation -
correct answer ✅- proof that care was rendered
- provides continuity
- permanent legal record
-communication tool
6 occurrences when to chart? -
correct answer ✅1. baseline assessment change
2. change in condition
3. procedure or treatment
4.medication and response
5.patient teaching
6. care plan review and interventions
What does smart communication stand for? -
correct answer ✅S - simple
M - meaningful
, Davita Module 2 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
A - actual
R - read
T - teach
What is the difference between data collection and assessment -
who does what? -
correct answer ✅RNs do the assessments while PCTs or LVNs do
the data collection part.
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation?
-
correct answer ✅Assessment: Listening to lung sounds and edema
number scale
What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? -
correct answer ✅Machine setup, pre-treatment vitals, any
concerns or changes in patient by asking them
When should pre-treatment data collection/assessment be
documented? AKI PT? -
correct answer ✅Data collection: Prior to TX
Assessment: within 1 hour of TX initiation
