Dialysis Test Review 2019 GRADED A
UPDATED 2023/2024 LATEST VERSION
You have been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr.
Sidebottom, but the patient comes in 15 minutes late and it's time to take your
break. Can you ask a fellow PCT to cannulate Mr. Sidebottom? - CORRECT
ANSWER No. A task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-licensed teammate
cannot be re-delegated by this teammate
Poor or incomplete documentation: Correct Poor or incomplete documentation
will be used by a plaintiff's attorney to attack your care. - CORRECT ANSWER Will
open an attack on your care in the event of an adverse patient outcome
What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - CORRECT ANSWER They keep
the relationship between you and your patient appropriate and safe
Discussing personal problems with your patients: Correct Care givers should never
discuss personal problems with their patients. - CORRECT ANSWER Is considered
unprofessional behavior
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient -
CORRECT ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is
associated with an increased mortality rate
, When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - CORRECT ANSWER
It leads to an increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with hypertension
between treatments and can contribute to headaches after the treatment
During data collection Mrs. Sweetland mentions her bowel movements have been
looking quite dark the last two days and asks if this could be caused by something
she ate. You: - CORRECT ANSWER Inform the nurse to assess Mrs. Sweetland
prior to treatment initiation
How long prior to initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial loading
dose of heparin be administered through the venous fistula needle or venous port
of the central venous catheter (CVC) to anticoagulate the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER At least three to five minutes prior to treatment initiation
Over-the-counter medications: - CORRECT ANSWER Do not require a physician
order but should be approved by the nephrologist
Per DaVita policy, prior to each medication preparation, the medication
preparation surface area: - CORRECT ANSWER Is to be disinfected with a 1:100
bleach solution or approved disinfectant
An opened multi dose vial (e.g., Heparin, Lidocaine) may be kept for: - CORRECT
ANSWER 28 days
Which is NOT an acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility that cares
for patients with Hepatitis B infection (HBV+). - CORRECT ANSWER Caring for
HBV+ and susceptible patients at the same time
UPDATED 2023/2024 LATEST VERSION
You have been asked by the charge nurse to cannulate the new AV fistula of Mr.
Sidebottom, but the patient comes in 15 minutes late and it's time to take your
break. Can you ask a fellow PCT to cannulate Mr. Sidebottom? - CORRECT
ANSWER No. A task delegated by the licensed nurse to a non-licensed teammate
cannot be re-delegated by this teammate
Poor or incomplete documentation: Correct Poor or incomplete documentation
will be used by a plaintiff's attorney to attack your care. - CORRECT ANSWER Will
open an attack on your care in the event of an adverse patient outcome
What is the purpose of professional boundaries? - CORRECT ANSWER They keep
the relationship between you and your patient appropriate and safe
Discussing personal problems with your patients: Correct Care givers should never
discuss personal problems with their patients. - CORRECT ANSWER Is considered
unprofessional behavior
Attempting to remove a large amount of fluid weight gain from the patient -
CORRECT ANSWER Can lead to hypovolemia during the treatment which is
associated with an increased mortality rate
, When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: - CORRECT ANSWER
It leads to an increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with hypertension
between treatments and can contribute to headaches after the treatment
During data collection Mrs. Sweetland mentions her bowel movements have been
looking quite dark the last two days and asks if this could be caused by something
she ate. You: - CORRECT ANSWER Inform the nurse to assess Mrs. Sweetland
prior to treatment initiation
How long prior to initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial loading
dose of heparin be administered through the venous fistula needle or venous port
of the central venous catheter (CVC) to anticoagulate the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER At least three to five minutes prior to treatment initiation
Over-the-counter medications: - CORRECT ANSWER Do not require a physician
order but should be approved by the nephrologist
Per DaVita policy, prior to each medication preparation, the medication
preparation surface area: - CORRECT ANSWER Is to be disinfected with a 1:100
bleach solution or approved disinfectant
An opened multi dose vial (e.g., Heparin, Lidocaine) may be kept for: - CORRECT
ANSWER 28 days
Which is NOT an acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility that cares
for patients with Hepatitis B infection (HBV+). - CORRECT ANSWER Caring for
HBV+ and susceptible patients at the same time
