DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM 2024/2025
VERIFIED WITH100% A+ GRADED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the four indicators of optimal nutrition status? - CORRECT ANSWER albumin
greater than 4 g/dL
stable target weight
adequate fat stores
appropriate appetite and intake
What do you tell your patient if they think it's ok to eat on the machine? - CORRECT
ANSWER the food they eat during treatment will not dialyze out
When are phosphorus binders taken? - CORRECT ANSWER with food and meals
What should a social worker do as a counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER be there for
both the family and the patient
Is there an order for the stages of grief? - CORRECT ANSWER no, and some people
may get stuck
How often is the psychosocial assessment done? - CORRECT ANSWER initially and
annually
What does darn stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER desire
ability
reason
need
What are three core communication skills used within the styles? - CORRECT
ANSWER asking
listening
informing
What is summarizing? - CORRECT ANSWER summary of the entire conversation and
includes the main aspects
What is a basic principle of self-management? - CORRECT ANSWER dealing with
consequences of illness
What is the definition of health literacy? - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which
individuals understand basic health information
, What is a good tip for visual learners? - CORRECT ANSWER quiet surroundings
What is a good tip for auditory learners? - CORRECT ANSWER mnemonics/acronyms
What is a good tip for kinesthetic learners? - CORRECT ANSWER get up and walk
around for breaks
What does the clinical pyramid include? - CORRECT ANSWER fundamentals
complex programs
quality of life
How is DQI success achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER managing individual patients
first
knowing each person’s role
using CQI to identify trends and improve
How are incorrect chlorine safety checks addressed by state? - CORRECT ANSWER
immediate jeopardy
What's ok to say if you're not sure about a question state asks you? - CORRECT
ANSWER I'm not sure but let's go find out
Why are dialysis patients at increased risk for acquiring a HAI at the facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER they are immunosuppressed, it's 2nd most common cause of
death, we have prolonged access to their blood
What is the most common route for transmitting HAIs? - CORRECT ANSWER contact
What is the most important intervention against HAIs? - CORRECT ANSWER hand
hygiene
What germ causes most infections in hemodialysis patients? - CORRECT
ANSWERMRSA, which can stay on surfaces for days, especially plastic and vinyl
Why is it so important to wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER reduces the risk of hand
contamination
What are V-tags? - CORRECT ANSWER interpretive guidance for each state regulation
What are three strategies to reduce infection of CVCs? - CORRECT ANSWER
facemasks, clean gloves, avoid touching exposed surfaces
Who can use handwashing sinks? - CORRECT ANSWER anyone as long as they
remain solely for handwashing
How can you tell if a sink is for handwashing? - CORRECT ANSWER it's labeled clean
VERIFIED WITH100% A+ GRADED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the four indicators of optimal nutrition status? - CORRECT ANSWER albumin
greater than 4 g/dL
stable target weight
adequate fat stores
appropriate appetite and intake
What do you tell your patient if they think it's ok to eat on the machine? - CORRECT
ANSWER the food they eat during treatment will not dialyze out
When are phosphorus binders taken? - CORRECT ANSWER with food and meals
What should a social worker do as a counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER be there for
both the family and the patient
Is there an order for the stages of grief? - CORRECT ANSWER no, and some people
may get stuck
How often is the psychosocial assessment done? - CORRECT ANSWER initially and
annually
What does darn stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER desire
ability
reason
need
What are three core communication skills used within the styles? - CORRECT
ANSWER asking
listening
informing
What is summarizing? - CORRECT ANSWER summary of the entire conversation and
includes the main aspects
What is a basic principle of self-management? - CORRECT ANSWER dealing with
consequences of illness
What is the definition of health literacy? - CORRECT ANSWER the degree to which
individuals understand basic health information
, What is a good tip for visual learners? - CORRECT ANSWER quiet surroundings
What is a good tip for auditory learners? - CORRECT ANSWER mnemonics/acronyms
What is a good tip for kinesthetic learners? - CORRECT ANSWER get up and walk
around for breaks
What does the clinical pyramid include? - CORRECT ANSWER fundamentals
complex programs
quality of life
How is DQI success achieved? - CORRECT ANSWER managing individual patients
first
knowing each person’s role
using CQI to identify trends and improve
How are incorrect chlorine safety checks addressed by state? - CORRECT ANSWER
immediate jeopardy
What's ok to say if you're not sure about a question state asks you? - CORRECT
ANSWER I'm not sure but let's go find out
Why are dialysis patients at increased risk for acquiring a HAI at the facility? -
CORRECT ANSWER they are immunosuppressed, it's 2nd most common cause of
death, we have prolonged access to their blood
What is the most common route for transmitting HAIs? - CORRECT ANSWER contact
What is the most important intervention against HAIs? - CORRECT ANSWER hand
hygiene
What germ causes most infections in hemodialysis patients? - CORRECT
ANSWERMRSA, which can stay on surfaces for days, especially plastic and vinyl
Why is it so important to wear gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER reduces the risk of hand
contamination
What are V-tags? - CORRECT ANSWER interpretive guidance for each state regulation
What are three strategies to reduce infection of CVCs? - CORRECT ANSWER
facemasks, clean gloves, avoid touching exposed surfaces
Who can use handwashing sinks? - CORRECT ANSWER anyone as long as they
remain solely for handwashing
How can you tell if a sink is for handwashing? - CORRECT ANSWER it's labeled clean
