Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? -
correct answer ✅not waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing
BFR, DFR, and BVP
what factors influence "V" in Kt/v -
correct answer ✅accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age,
weight, and amputation
what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? -
correct answer ✅they are inversely related
17g 200-250
15g 250-350
15g 350-400
14 g 400 - 450
what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? -
correct answer ✅if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and
educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt runs full tx
to show pt difference
what lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V -
correct answer ✅not waiting the full 15 seconds
,Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients?
-
correct answer ✅keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid
hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs? -
correct answer ✅follow P&P b/c the risk of infection is so high
Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal
failure? -
correct answer ✅we need to know about possible problems
during data collection and assessment
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation? -
correct answer ✅assessment of pt if any abnormal findings or if
the pt is in an acute condition
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size -
correct answer ✅loose BP--> high reading
tight BP --> low reading
,Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the
machine? -
correct answer ✅it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record? -
correct answer ✅it provides data for continuity and planning of
care
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place?
-
correct answer ✅collection: before tx
assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed?
-
correct answer ✅post treatment-- not before treatment or when
they are disconnected
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation -
correct answer ✅can open attack on your care
, Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are the six items needed in charting meds? -
correct answer ✅1. med/dosage
2. date/time
3. route
4. reason (remember this!)
5. pt response
6. signature
What are the 5 Ws to be used when completing an AOR? -
correct answer ✅who
what
when
where
why
how
What are the 4 consequences of sodium loading during dialysis? -
correct answer ✅1. increased thirst
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased intradialytic weight gain = htn
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? -
correct answer ✅not waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing
BFR, DFR, and BVP
what factors influence "V" in Kt/v -
correct answer ✅accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age,
weight, and amputation
what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? -
correct answer ✅they are inversely related
17g 200-250
15g 250-350
15g 350-400
14 g 400 - 450
what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? -
correct answer ✅if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and
educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt runs full tx
to show pt difference
what lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V -
correct answer ✅not waiting the full 15 seconds
,Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients?
-
correct answer ✅keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid
hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs? -
correct answer ✅follow P&P b/c the risk of infection is so high
Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal
failure? -
correct answer ✅we need to know about possible problems
during data collection and assessment
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation? -
correct answer ✅assessment of pt if any abnormal findings or if
the pt is in an acute condition
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size -
correct answer ✅loose BP--> high reading
tight BP --> low reading
,Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the
machine? -
correct answer ✅it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record? -
correct answer ✅it provides data for continuity and planning of
care
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place?
-
correct answer ✅collection: before tx
assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed?
-
correct answer ✅post treatment-- not before treatment or when
they are disconnected
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation -
correct answer ✅can open attack on your care
, Final Version of Davita Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What are the six items needed in charting meds? -
correct answer ✅1. med/dosage
2. date/time
3. route
4. reason (remember this!)
5. pt response
6. signature
What are the 5 Ws to be used when completing an AOR? -
correct answer ✅who
what
when
where
why
how
What are the 4 consequences of sodium loading during dialysis? -
correct answer ✅1. increased thirst
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased intradialytic weight gain = htn
