DAVITA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
ANS Bacteria and endotoxins
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure? -
ANS Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation? - ANS -Air
bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm? - ANS Look at the
circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/ air in the system
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANS Kinking of the arterial
blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? - ANS Decrease
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine? - ANS When the
dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not water, acid, or bicarb
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,the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is - ANS Fa or
designee
Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in
the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are
unable to - ANS both b and c
What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the
event of a power failure ? - ANS Remove the venous line from the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANS Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANS Low (albumin) protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - ANS With a meal
The definition of health Literacy is? - ANS Ability to obtain, read, understand and use
healthcare information in order to make health decisions and follow instruction for treatment
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regimen you should - ANS Contact social worker
The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker - ANS an evaluation of a
persons mental health, social status and functional capacity within the community
The Clinical Pyramid includes: - ANS The Fundamentals: Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access,
Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid
Management, Infection Management, Diabetes Management, Med Management,
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, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care, Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation,
Depression, Missed Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization
/Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most • Our patient's health-
related Quality of Life
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - ANS Encourage continuous improvement
across aboard range of disease management processes (all the above)
What can be the most likely result if the surveyor sees a patient with a covered vascular access?
- ANS immediate jeopardy
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a good answer ? -
ANS I do not know the answer but I will find out.
Intra-renal causes of AKI - ANS Ischemic ATN, Sepsis, SIRS, Septic Shock, Anaphylaxis Drugs,
Goodpasture Syndrome, Acute Glomerulonephritis, Trauma, Open Heart Surgery
Knowing what caused your patients kidney failure - ANS can cause complications to
treatment
A patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the out-patient facility. With regards to the
patients target weight, why is being "wet" better that being too dry? - ANS
The excretory function of the kidneys include - ANS Removing access water, urea, and
metabolic wastes from the blood.
Acid concentrate replaces the excretory function of normal kidney function by -
ANS Hemodialysis removes urea, salts, and excess water from the blood normalizing
electrolytes, removes metabolic acidosis
Ultrafiltration is defined as? - ANS Controlled fluid removed by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
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ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
ANS Bacteria and endotoxins
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure? -
ANS Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation? - ANS -Air
bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm? - ANS Look at the
circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/ air in the system
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANS Kinking of the arterial
blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? - ANS Decrease
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine? - ANS When the
dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not water, acid, or bicarb
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,the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is - ANS Fa or
designee
Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in
the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are
unable to - ANS both b and c
What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the
event of a power failure ? - ANS Remove the venous line from the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANS Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANS Low (albumin) protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - ANS With a meal
The definition of health Literacy is? - ANS Ability to obtain, read, understand and use
healthcare information in order to make health decisions and follow instruction for treatment
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regimen you should - ANS Contact social worker
The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker - ANS an evaluation of a
persons mental health, social status and functional capacity within the community
The Clinical Pyramid includes: - ANS The Fundamentals: Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access,
Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid
Management, Infection Management, Diabetes Management, Med Management,
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, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care, Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation,
Depression, Missed Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization
/Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most • Our patient's health-
related Quality of Life
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - ANS Encourage continuous improvement
across aboard range of disease management processes (all the above)
What can be the most likely result if the surveyor sees a patient with a covered vascular access?
- ANS immediate jeopardy
A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a good answer ? -
ANS I do not know the answer but I will find out.
Intra-renal causes of AKI - ANS Ischemic ATN, Sepsis, SIRS, Septic Shock, Anaphylaxis Drugs,
Goodpasture Syndrome, Acute Glomerulonephritis, Trauma, Open Heart Surgery
Knowing what caused your patients kidney failure - ANS can cause complications to
treatment
A patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the out-patient facility. With regards to the
patients target weight, why is being "wet" better that being too dry? - ANS
The excretory function of the kidneys include - ANS Removing access water, urea, and
metabolic wastes from the blood.
Acid concentrate replaces the excretory function of normal kidney function by -
ANS Hemodialysis removes urea, salts, and excess water from the blood normalizing
electrolytes, removes metabolic acidosis
Ultrafiltration is defined as? - ANS Controlled fluid removed by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
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