DaVita Orientation Basics + P&P review
Alcohol -based hand rubs must contain: - ANS-60-95%
1. ethyl alcohol
2. isopropyl alcohol
3. or combination of BOTH
\Environmental surfaces are cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant such as bleach solution
of what strength? - ANS-1:100
\For visible blood or gross blood spills, a ...?... bleach solution must be utilized? - ANS-1:10
\Patients are required to have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative results monthly
when? - ANS-1. surface antibodies are <10mIU/mL regardless of total core antibody status
(could be even if patient received HepB vaccine series)
AND
2. the total core antibody is positive, regardless of surface antibody status (unless the patient
is in isolation)
\Patients who might be at risk for transmitting pathogenic bacteria include? - ANS-patients
with the following:
1. wound w/ drainage that is not contained with dressing
2. diapered or incontinent
3. diarrhea not contained with personal hygiene measures
4. are unable to perform self care activities consistent with good personal hygiene
\PPE includes? - ANS-1. gloves
2. gown
3. face protection
\PPE stands for? - ANS-personal protective equipment
\T/F: Appropriate fluid resistant/fluid impervious lab coats or gowns will be worn at all times
when on the treatment floor. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Common supply care will NOT be moved between stations to distribute supplies. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Dressing changes should NOT be performed in the treatment area with exception to
vascular access care. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) means a patient is infected with HepB. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: HepB surface antibodies (HBsAB) <10 mIU/mL = non-immune - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: HIV patients will be dialyzed in a non-isolation area + do not require a dedicated
dialysis delivery system. Dialysis facility will NOT conduct routine testing for HIV. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: If hands are not visibly contaminated, use of an alcohol-based hand rub may be
substituted. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Non-disposable items that cannot be cleaned + disinfected (e.g. adhesive tape,
cloth-covered BP cups) will be dedicated for use on a single patient. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Nothing should be placed on top of the dialysis delivery systems. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Patient contagious for TB are NOT dialyzed in the outpatient facility. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Patient MUST wear gloves. If patient refuses, patient needs to re-educated on wearing
gloves + it MUST be charted. - ANS-TRUE
Alcohol -based hand rubs must contain: - ANS-60-95%
1. ethyl alcohol
2. isopropyl alcohol
3. or combination of BOTH
\Environmental surfaces are cleaned with an appropriate disinfectant such as bleach solution
of what strength? - ANS-1:100
\For visible blood or gross blood spills, a ...?... bleach solution must be utilized? - ANS-1:10
\Patients are required to have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative results monthly
when? - ANS-1. surface antibodies are <10mIU/mL regardless of total core antibody status
(could be even if patient received HepB vaccine series)
AND
2. the total core antibody is positive, regardless of surface antibody status (unless the patient
is in isolation)
\Patients who might be at risk for transmitting pathogenic bacteria include? - ANS-patients
with the following:
1. wound w/ drainage that is not contained with dressing
2. diapered or incontinent
3. diarrhea not contained with personal hygiene measures
4. are unable to perform self care activities consistent with good personal hygiene
\PPE includes? - ANS-1. gloves
2. gown
3. face protection
\PPE stands for? - ANS-personal protective equipment
\T/F: Appropriate fluid resistant/fluid impervious lab coats or gowns will be worn at all times
when on the treatment floor. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Common supply care will NOT be moved between stations to distribute supplies. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Dressing changes should NOT be performed in the treatment area with exception to
vascular access care. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) means a patient is infected with HepB. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: HepB surface antibodies (HBsAB) <10 mIU/mL = non-immune - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: HIV patients will be dialyzed in a non-isolation area + do not require a dedicated
dialysis delivery system. Dialysis facility will NOT conduct routine testing for HIV. -
ANS-TRUE
\T/F: If hands are not visibly contaminated, use of an alcohol-based hand rub may be
substituted. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Non-disposable items that cannot be cleaned + disinfected (e.g. adhesive tape,
cloth-covered BP cups) will be dedicated for use on a single patient. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Nothing should be placed on top of the dialysis delivery systems. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Patient contagious for TB are NOT dialyzed in the outpatient facility. - ANS-TRUE
\T/F: Patient MUST wear gloves. If patient refuses, patient needs to re-educated on wearing
gloves + it MUST be charted. - ANS-TRUE
