Davita PCT Final Exam (Davita
RISE0505):Latest Updated: Questions &
Answers
/. What factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula - Answer-✅Shortened
treatment tkme
/.Poor wound healing is directly related to - Answer-✅Inadequate protein intake
/.Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding -
Answer-✅BP systolic greater than 140 or less than 90
/.What factor would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula - Answer-✅Inadequate anti
coagulation
/.Documentation in the medical record - Answer-✅Provides data for the continuity and
planning of patient care
/.Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral & Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - Answer-✅Phosphate binders, vitamin
D, and Calcitriol
/.What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
Answer-✅Air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
/.The person responsible for implementation, adherence and training of the facility -
Answer-✅The FA
/.Administration of normal saline - Answer-✅The teammate must remain with the PT to
monitor the process until administration is complete and lines are secure
/.The dialysis team prevents additional blood loss by - Answer-✅providing appropiate
heparin dose per physician order using good cannulation and proper rinseback after tx.
/.The psychological assessment completed by the social worker - Answer-✅Is
completed initially and annually
, /.Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional
assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need
help with or are unable to - Answer-✅Both B and C
complete the emergency take off procedure
Evacuate in safe and timely manner due to impairment
/.Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are transmitted in
healthcare settings including dialysis centers? - Answer-✅Contact transmission
/.A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is - Answer-✅Turning the
ultrafiltration (UFR) off.
/.A patient target weight is - Answer-✅Both
Prescribed and determined by physician order
Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
/.What complication would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine -
Answer-✅Hemolysis
/.How do you verify that the patient is stable and safe for discharge after treatment -
Answer-✅All
Evaluate the effectiveness of the TX by comparing post and pre data
PCTs notify RN if there are any unusual findings
Nurses perform a post TX assessment as required
/.Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare? - Answer-✅It is the single
most important intervention in preventing Healthcare Associated Infections HAI
/.Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis - Answer-
✅Cherry red colored blood in the Venus line
/.Knowing what caused your patient's renal failure - Answer-✅Is important to inquire
about possible problems during data collection and assessment
/.To assist in survey readiness you should - Answer-✅All
Stay current and follow policies and procedures
Assist with internal audits
Maintain a culture of safety
/.DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - Answer-✅all of the above
Through managing individual PT first and allowing scores to follow
Through knowing each team members role in improving DQI score
Through the use of continuous quality improvement CQI process to held identify trends
and make improvements
RISE0505):Latest Updated: Questions &
Answers
/. What factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula - Answer-✅Shortened
treatment tkme
/.Poor wound healing is directly related to - Answer-✅Inadequate protein intake
/.Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding -
Answer-✅BP systolic greater than 140 or less than 90
/.What factor would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula - Answer-✅Inadequate anti
coagulation
/.Documentation in the medical record - Answer-✅Provides data for the continuity and
planning of patient care
/.Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral & Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - Answer-✅Phosphate binders, vitamin
D, and Calcitriol
/.What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
Answer-✅Air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
/.The person responsible for implementation, adherence and training of the facility -
Answer-✅The FA
/.Administration of normal saline - Answer-✅The teammate must remain with the PT to
monitor the process until administration is complete and lines are secure
/.The dialysis team prevents additional blood loss by - Answer-✅providing appropiate
heparin dose per physician order using good cannulation and proper rinseback after tx.
/.The psychological assessment completed by the social worker - Answer-✅Is
completed initially and annually
, /.Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional
assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need
help with or are unable to - Answer-✅Both B and C
complete the emergency take off procedure
Evacuate in safe and timely manner due to impairment
/.Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are transmitted in
healthcare settings including dialysis centers? - Answer-✅Contact transmission
/.A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is - Answer-✅Turning the
ultrafiltration (UFR) off.
/.A patient target weight is - Answer-✅Both
Prescribed and determined by physician order
Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
/.What complication would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine -
Answer-✅Hemolysis
/.How do you verify that the patient is stable and safe for discharge after treatment -
Answer-✅All
Evaluate the effectiveness of the TX by comparing post and pre data
PCTs notify RN if there are any unusual findings
Nurses perform a post TX assessment as required
/.Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare? - Answer-✅It is the single
most important intervention in preventing Healthcare Associated Infections HAI
/.Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis - Answer-
✅Cherry red colored blood in the Venus line
/.Knowing what caused your patient's renal failure - Answer-✅Is important to inquire
about possible problems during data collection and assessment
/.To assist in survey readiness you should - Answer-✅All
Stay current and follow policies and procedures
Assist with internal audits
Maintain a culture of safety
/.DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - Answer-✅all of the above
Through managing individual PT first and allowing scores to follow
Through knowing each team members role in improving DQI score
Through the use of continuous quality improvement CQI process to held identify trends
and make improvements
