DaVita Module 4 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The four indicators of optimal nutrition status -
correct answer ✅1. Albumin greater than or equal to 4
2. Stable target weight
3. Adequate fat stores
4. Appropriate appetite and intake
Importance of protein -
correct answer ✅- maintains health
- helps fight infection
- prevents anemia
- builds/maintains muscle
- heals wounds
Importance of sodium and negative effects of sodium loading -
correct answer ✅-Sodium helps regulate body fluid and maintains
balance
-Negative:
1. excessive thirst
2. fluid retention
3. increased BP
, DaVita Module 4 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
4. increased UFR
5. more hypotension
Signs and symptoms of fluid excess -
correct answer ✅-shortness of breath
-fatigue
-edema
-headaches
-hypertension
Importance of limiting potassium -
correct answer ✅Prevents:
1. Sudden death
2. Bradycardia (HIGH K+) or palpitations or irregular HR
3. Muscle weakness (If patient eats on the machine it will NOT
dialyze out)
Importance of limiting phosphorus-when to take binders -
correct answer ✅Take binders with food/meal to prevent itching,
bone damage, & soft tissue calcification
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
The four indicators of optimal nutrition status -
correct answer ✅1. Albumin greater than or equal to 4
2. Stable target weight
3. Adequate fat stores
4. Appropriate appetite and intake
Importance of protein -
correct answer ✅- maintains health
- helps fight infection
- prevents anemia
- builds/maintains muscle
- heals wounds
Importance of sodium and negative effects of sodium loading -
correct answer ✅-Sodium helps regulate body fluid and maintains
balance
-Negative:
1. excessive thirst
2. fluid retention
3. increased BP
, DaVita Module 4 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
4. increased UFR
5. more hypotension
Signs and symptoms of fluid excess -
correct answer ✅-shortness of breath
-fatigue
-edema
-headaches
-hypertension
Importance of limiting potassium -
correct answer ✅Prevents:
1. Sudden death
2. Bradycardia (HIGH K+) or palpitations or irregular HR
3. Muscle weakness (If patient eats on the machine it will NOT
dialyze out)
Importance of limiting phosphorus-when to take binders -
correct answer ✅Take binders with food/meal to prevent itching,
bone damage, & soft tissue calcification
