DAVITA PCT EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED A+ |
2025/2026 GUIDE
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare
- correct answer - it ranks right after proper environmental cleaning
procedures in preventing
The nephrologist had ordered the use of haemostatic sponges, such as
sure seal, for your pt, what is the correct procedure when using these
sponges?
- correct answer - tape a folded sterile gauze over the haemostatic
sponge to create a pressure dressing
What is the acceptable mg/l or part per million (ppm) limit for total
chlorine in the water leaving the carbon filter
- correct answer - less than or equal to 0.1ppm or mg/l
The sign that numbing has taken effect & its time to stop spraying topical
anaesthetic on the vascular access cannulation sites is when
- correct answer - you observe frosting of the skin
To assist in survey readiness you should
,- correct answer - -stay current & follow p&p
-assist with internal audits
-maintain a culture of safety
The nephrologist orders a bfr of 450 ml/min with an established av
fistula, what needle gauge?
- correct answer - 14 gauge
What complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to
chlorine/chloramines?
- correct answer - haemolysis
Where is pre-treatment assessment by the rn required?
- correct answer - -when is is mandated by state law
-when pct reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or pct observes unusual behaviors
When a pt is prescribed topical anaesthetic spray, the appropriate time
to clean the cannulation site is
- correct answer - before applying the spray
, A pct greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-
toned. Pct should do what?
- correct answer - not start tx, immediately notify the nurse
The nephrologist has prescribed a 400 bfr for your pt, you would expect
the physician order to also include
- correct answer - 15 gauge
Per davita policy, fever is defined as
- correct answer - any temp greater than 100 or a baseline increase over
2 with symptoms
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation?
- correct answer - air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
Which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard
of care - correct answer - when supervising pcts & other non-licensed
personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure
teammates meet standard of care
The maximum uf rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to
hypotensive episodes which increases the risk of organ stunting or
mortality - correct answer - 13 ml/kg/hr
VERIFIED ANSWERS RATED A+ |
2025/2026 GUIDE
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare
- correct answer - it ranks right after proper environmental cleaning
procedures in preventing
The nephrologist had ordered the use of haemostatic sponges, such as
sure seal, for your pt, what is the correct procedure when using these
sponges?
- correct answer - tape a folded sterile gauze over the haemostatic
sponge to create a pressure dressing
What is the acceptable mg/l or part per million (ppm) limit for total
chlorine in the water leaving the carbon filter
- correct answer - less than or equal to 0.1ppm or mg/l
The sign that numbing has taken effect & its time to stop spraying topical
anaesthetic on the vascular access cannulation sites is when
- correct answer - you observe frosting of the skin
To assist in survey readiness you should
,- correct answer - -stay current & follow p&p
-assist with internal audits
-maintain a culture of safety
The nephrologist orders a bfr of 450 ml/min with an established av
fistula, what needle gauge?
- correct answer - 14 gauge
What complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to
chlorine/chloramines?
- correct answer - haemolysis
Where is pre-treatment assessment by the rn required?
- correct answer - -when is is mandated by state law
-when pct reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or pct observes unusual behaviors
When a pt is prescribed topical anaesthetic spray, the appropriate time
to clean the cannulation site is
- correct answer - before applying the spray
, A pct greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-
toned. Pct should do what?
- correct answer - not start tx, immediately notify the nurse
The nephrologist has prescribed a 400 bfr for your pt, you would expect
the physician order to also include
- correct answer - 15 gauge
Per davita policy, fever is defined as
- correct answer - any temp greater than 100 or a baseline increase over
2 with symptoms
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation?
- correct answer - air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
Which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard
of care - correct answer - when supervising pcts & other non-licensed
personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure
teammates meet standard of care
The maximum uf rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to
hypotensive episodes which increases the risk of organ stunting or
mortality - correct answer - 13 ml/kg/hr
