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DAVITA PCT EXAM|| DAVITA PCT TRAINING EXAM
WITH 200+ QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025 WITH VERIFIED
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Which of the following side effects may occur if the rollers of the blood pump are
over tightened? - ANSWER: Hemolysis may occur
The internal access that is created using the patients own artery and vein is a? -
ANSWER: Fistula
A patient is in the third hour of a four hour treatment. The technician notices the
patient yawning. The patient says that they feel fine. Which of the following
should the technician next action be? - ANSWER: Check the blood pressure
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a common psychological reaction
for a patient just staring hemodialysis? - ANSWER: Guilt
A patient complains that their hand feels cold, especially the fingers. The
technician should tell the patient it may be caused by? - ANSWER: Poor blood
flow to the hand from fistula construction
A patient arrives at the facility diaphoretic and complaining of chest pain. Your
first reaction would be to: - ANSWER: Notify the charge nurse for further
assessment of patient complications
Complications of fistulas and grafts could be: - ANSWER: All of the above;
Clotting and infection. Peripheral ischemia. Aneurysms and pseudo-aneurysms
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According to AAMI standards, the total microbial count of dialysate is: -
ANSWER: Shall not exceed 200 cfg/ml
The Li mulus Ameboycte (LAL) sample tests for? - ANSWER: Gram-negative
bacterial endotoxins
What does the acronym AAMI stand for what is their responsibility? - ANSWER:
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Sets the standards
for dialysis machines, reuse for dialers and quality of water for dialysis.
A patient complains of dizziness. The technician notices the patient is pale and
clammy. The blood pressure is elevated and the respirations have increased in rate
and depth. Which of the following does the assessment reveal? - ANSWER:
Hyperglycemic reaction
What problem is so commonly associated with recirculating systems and central
dialysate delivery systems? - ANSWER: gram-negative bacterial contamination
All of the following techniques might improve the blood flow rate in a central
venous catheter except? - ANSWER: Rotating or further inserting the catheter
When selecting a site for cannulation, you should consider all of the following
except: - ANSWER: Ensure that a strong bruit has been palpated
Which lab results requires a pre and post BUN to be drawn? - ANSWER: Urea
Reduction Ratio
Venous pressure high alarm causes - ANSWER: kink in tubing
infiltration
clotting in the venous drip chamber
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Davita Quality Index - ANSWER: the purpose of selecting the component
measure for DQI is to encourage continuous improvement across a broad range of
disease management processes
DQI success is achieved by - ANSWER: -managing individual patients first and
allowing scores to follow
-knowing each team members role and improving DQI scores
-using the CQI (continuous quality improvement) process to help identify trends
and make improvements
(answer all of the above)
Importance of P&P - ANSWER: when supervising non-licensed, assistive
personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates
also meet the standard of care
What are the risks of doing it your way - ANSWER: it can lead to civil liability
What makes dialysis patients more susceptible to HAIs? - ANSWER: they have
weakened immune systems and prolonged access to blood
Why are dialysis patients at increased risk for acquiring a HAI at the facility? -
ANSWER: CONTACT TRANSMISSION
what is the most common transmission route for HAIs? - ANSWER: contact
transmission
What is the most important intervention you can do to prevent HAIs? - ANSWER:
Hand washing
DAVITA PCT EXAM|| DAVITA PCT TRAINING EXAM
WITH 200+ QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|| LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025 WITH VERIFIED
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!!
Which of the following side effects may occur if the rollers of the blood pump are
over tightened? - ANSWER: Hemolysis may occur
The internal access that is created using the patients own artery and vein is a? -
ANSWER: Fistula
A patient is in the third hour of a four hour treatment. The technician notices the
patient yawning. The patient says that they feel fine. Which of the following
should the technician next action be? - ANSWER: Check the blood pressure
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a common psychological reaction
for a patient just staring hemodialysis? - ANSWER: Guilt
A patient complains that their hand feels cold, especially the fingers. The
technician should tell the patient it may be caused by? - ANSWER: Poor blood
flow to the hand from fistula construction
A patient arrives at the facility diaphoretic and complaining of chest pain. Your
first reaction would be to: - ANSWER: Notify the charge nurse for further
assessment of patient complications
Complications of fistulas and grafts could be: - ANSWER: All of the above;
Clotting and infection. Peripheral ischemia. Aneurysms and pseudo-aneurysms
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According to AAMI standards, the total microbial count of dialysate is: -
ANSWER: Shall not exceed 200 cfg/ml
The Li mulus Ameboycte (LAL) sample tests for? - ANSWER: Gram-negative
bacterial endotoxins
What does the acronym AAMI stand for what is their responsibility? - ANSWER:
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Sets the standards
for dialysis machines, reuse for dialers and quality of water for dialysis.
A patient complains of dizziness. The technician notices the patient is pale and
clammy. The blood pressure is elevated and the respirations have increased in rate
and depth. Which of the following does the assessment reveal? - ANSWER:
Hyperglycemic reaction
What problem is so commonly associated with recirculating systems and central
dialysate delivery systems? - ANSWER: gram-negative bacterial contamination
All of the following techniques might improve the blood flow rate in a central
venous catheter except? - ANSWER: Rotating or further inserting the catheter
When selecting a site for cannulation, you should consider all of the following
except: - ANSWER: Ensure that a strong bruit has been palpated
Which lab results requires a pre and post BUN to be drawn? - ANSWER: Urea
Reduction Ratio
Venous pressure high alarm causes - ANSWER: kink in tubing
infiltration
clotting in the venous drip chamber
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Davita Quality Index - ANSWER: the purpose of selecting the component
measure for DQI is to encourage continuous improvement across a broad range of
disease management processes
DQI success is achieved by - ANSWER: -managing individual patients first and
allowing scores to follow
-knowing each team members role and improving DQI scores
-using the CQI (continuous quality improvement) process to help identify trends
and make improvements
(answer all of the above)
Importance of P&P - ANSWER: when supervising non-licensed, assistive
personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates
also meet the standard of care
What are the risks of doing it your way - ANSWER: it can lead to civil liability
What makes dialysis patients more susceptible to HAIs? - ANSWER: they have
weakened immune systems and prolonged access to blood
Why are dialysis patients at increased risk for acquiring a HAI at the facility? -
ANSWER: CONTACT TRANSMISSION
what is the most common transmission route for HAIs? - ANSWER: contact
transmission
What is the most important intervention you can do to prevent HAIs? - ANSWER:
Hand washing
