DAVITA FINAL EXAM REVIEW (WEBEX)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Renin and Erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamins D: Are these Excretory or Endocrine f
unctions of the kidney? - CORRECT ANSWER -Endocrine
LVH leads to - CORRECT ANSWER -- Intradialytic hypotention
- Ischemic heart disease
- Arrhythmias
- Myocardial infarction
- Sudden death
Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs and AcuteGlomerulonephritis are examples of -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intra-renal causes of AKI
What are some causes of a more negative pre-pump Arterial Pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Clamped lines
- Kink in the arterial line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
- Clot
- Increased Blood pump speed
- Needle placement
What dialysate flow pattern that increases the rate of diffusion? - CORRECT ANSWER -Counter-
Current Flow
What % is considered an excessive IDWG? - CORRECT ANSWER -Greater than 5% of the TW
, Patients should be educated to make their phosphate binder when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Taken with all meals and snacks
When is a Pre- Treatment Assessment Required? - CORRECT ANSWER -A pre-
treatment assessment MUST be completed by the nurse and documented PRIOR to treatment i
nitiation under these conditions:
- Abnormal findings on data collection
- State Regulation
- AKI patient
- Nurse is initiating treatment
In the absence of one of those situations the nurse has 1 Hours from the start of treatment to c
omplete and document the assessment
Clotting of high flux dialyzer will cause the TMP to - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease
What are the symptoms of an elevated potassium? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Extreme muscle weakness and an abnormal heart rhythm
What is albumin (protein) needed for - CORRECT ANSWER -- It's essentially for growth
- Health maintenance
- Preventing infection
- Wound healing
- Anemia Management
How far apart do the needles tips need to be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.5 inches
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Renin and Erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamins D: Are these Excretory or Endocrine f
unctions of the kidney? - CORRECT ANSWER -Endocrine
LVH leads to - CORRECT ANSWER -- Intradialytic hypotention
- Ischemic heart disease
- Arrhythmias
- Myocardial infarction
- Sudden death
Sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs and AcuteGlomerulonephritis are examples of -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intra-renal causes of AKI
What are some causes of a more negative pre-pump Arterial Pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Clamped lines
- Kink in the arterial line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
- Clot
- Increased Blood pump speed
- Needle placement
What dialysate flow pattern that increases the rate of diffusion? - CORRECT ANSWER -Counter-
Current Flow
What % is considered an excessive IDWG? - CORRECT ANSWER -Greater than 5% of the TW
, Patients should be educated to make their phosphate binder when? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Taken with all meals and snacks
When is a Pre- Treatment Assessment Required? - CORRECT ANSWER -A pre-
treatment assessment MUST be completed by the nurse and documented PRIOR to treatment i
nitiation under these conditions:
- Abnormal findings on data collection
- State Regulation
- AKI patient
- Nurse is initiating treatment
In the absence of one of those situations the nurse has 1 Hours from the start of treatment to c
omplete and document the assessment
Clotting of high flux dialyzer will cause the TMP to - CORRECT ANSWER -Decrease
What are the symptoms of an elevated potassium? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Extreme muscle weakness and an abnormal heart rhythm
What is albumin (protein) needed for - CORRECT ANSWER -- It's essentially for growth
- Health maintenance
- Preventing infection
- Wound healing
- Anemia Management
How far apart do the needles tips need to be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -1.5 inches
