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Davita pct final exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers
1. Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor: bacteria
and endotoxins
2. what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure.: blockage
of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
3. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recir- culation: -air
bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
4. what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?: look at circuit for blood
in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
5. what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?: Kinking of the arterial blood line
between the vascular access and arterial monitor
6. if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will: decrease
7. what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine-
: when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
8. the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is: Fa or designee
9. Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require ad- ditional assistance
in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are
unable to: both b and c
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Davita pct final exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers
10.what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the
event of a power failure ?: remove the venous line for the line clamp
11.Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral
and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with: phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
12.Poor wound healing is directly related to: low protein intake
13.Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed.
When is the best time to take them ?: with meal
14.The definition of Health Literacy is: ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare
information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
15.If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regime you should: contact social worker
16.The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker: an evalu- ation of a person's
mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the communityCompeted initially and
annually
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Davita pct final exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers
1. Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor: bacteria
and endotoxins
2. what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure.: blockage
of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
3. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recir- culation: -air
bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
4. what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm?: look at circuit for blood
in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
5. what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?: Kinking of the arterial blood line
between the vascular access and arterial monitor
6. if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will: decrease
7. what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine-
: when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
8. the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is: Fa or designee
9. Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require ad- ditional assistance
in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are
unable to: both b and c
1/7
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Davita pct final exam 2023/2024 Questions and Answers
10.what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the
event of a power failure ?: remove the venous line for the line clamp
11.Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral
and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with: phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
12.Poor wound healing is directly related to: low protein intake
13.Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed.
When is the best time to take them ?: with meal
14.The definition of Health Literacy is: ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare
information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
15.If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regime you should: contact social worker
16.The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker: an evalu- ation of a person's
mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the communityCompeted initially and
annually
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