DaVita Final Exam Study Guide
A Pyrogenic Reaction occurs ( mins ) - correct answer-45-75 mins into the treatment
A temp of 100 or 2 degrees above baseline is only classified as Fever and Chills if a pt has -
correct answer-Symptoms
Acceptable BFR range for needle gauges - correct answer-17G; 200-250 mL/min
16G; 250-350 mL/min
15G; 350-450 mL/min
14G; <450 mL/min
Dealing with consequences of illness rather than just the physical disease is an example of -
correct answer-Patient Self-Management
Do foods in high phosphorous dialyze off during treatment? - correct answer-No
Do you return blood if pt's blood has hemolyzed? - correct answer-No
How do you treat Air Embolisms? - correct answer-Stop treatment,
Left side, Trendelenburg position
Notify Nurse,
Call 911,
DO NOT RETURN BLOOD
Infection Control is ESP important in a Dialysis Setting b/c - correct answer-Pt's have a
weakened Immune System
We have prolonged access to blood
It is the 2nd most common cause of death
MRSA Bacteria can... - correct answer-Live on vinyl surfaces for days, including plastic
Pain at the Venous Needle Site is an example of - correct answer-Disinfectant Infusion
Pt's who frequently miss treatments are at high risk for - correct answer-DDS (Dialysis
Disequilibrium Syndrome)
The best way to help pt's successful change their behavior is by - correct answer-Inspiring
change through
Support, Empathy, & Compassion
The most common route pathogens are transmitted in healthcare setting - correct
answer-Contact transmission
The single most important intervention to prevent infections in healthcare setting - correct
answer-Hand Hygiene
A Pyrogenic Reaction occurs ( mins ) - correct answer-45-75 mins into the treatment
A temp of 100 or 2 degrees above baseline is only classified as Fever and Chills if a pt has -
correct answer-Symptoms
Acceptable BFR range for needle gauges - correct answer-17G; 200-250 mL/min
16G; 250-350 mL/min
15G; 350-450 mL/min
14G; <450 mL/min
Dealing with consequences of illness rather than just the physical disease is an example of -
correct answer-Patient Self-Management
Do foods in high phosphorous dialyze off during treatment? - correct answer-No
Do you return blood if pt's blood has hemolyzed? - correct answer-No
How do you treat Air Embolisms? - correct answer-Stop treatment,
Left side, Trendelenburg position
Notify Nurse,
Call 911,
DO NOT RETURN BLOOD
Infection Control is ESP important in a Dialysis Setting b/c - correct answer-Pt's have a
weakened Immune System
We have prolonged access to blood
It is the 2nd most common cause of death
MRSA Bacteria can... - correct answer-Live on vinyl surfaces for days, including plastic
Pain at the Venous Needle Site is an example of - correct answer-Disinfectant Infusion
Pt's who frequently miss treatments are at high risk for - correct answer-DDS (Dialysis
Disequilibrium Syndrome)
The best way to help pt's successful change their behavior is by - correct answer-Inspiring
change through
Support, Empathy, & Compassion
The most common route pathogens are transmitted in healthcare setting - correct
answer-Contact transmission
The single most important intervention to prevent infections in healthcare setting - correct
answer-Hand Hygiene
