DAVITA RN CAPSTONE STUDY SCRIPT
2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
EXPERT
⩥ What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial
pressure? Answer: Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular
access
⩥ What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation? Answer: -Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
⩥ What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm?
Answer: Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return
blood w/ air in the system
⩥ What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
⩥ If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? Answer:
Decrease
,⩥ What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine? Answer: When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is
not water, acid, or bicarb
⩥ the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of
the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable
policy and procedures is Answer: Fa or designee
⩥ 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
⩥ What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using
the hand crank in the event of a power failure ? Answer: Remove the
venous line from the line clamp
⩥ Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic
Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
Answer: Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
⩥ Poor wound healing is directly related to Answer: Low (albumin)
protein intake
, ⩥ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from
being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? Answer: With a
meal
⩥ The definition of health Literacy is? Answer: Ability to obtain, read,
understand and use healthcare information in order to make health
decisions and follow instruction for treatment
⩥ If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the
demands of the patients treatment regimen you should Answer: Contact
social worker
⩥ The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker Answer:
an evaluation of a persons mental health, social status and functional
capacity within the community
⩥ The Clinical Pyramid includes: Answer: The Fundamentals:
Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V,
Target Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid
Management, Infection Management, Diabetes Management, Med
Management, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care, Infection
Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation, Depression, Missed
Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization
/Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most •
Our patient's health-related Quality of Life
2026 DETAILED QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
EXPERT
⩥ What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial
pressure? Answer: Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular
access
⩥ What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation? Answer: -Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
⩥ What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm?
Answer: Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return
blood w/ air in the system
⩥ What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
⩥ If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? Answer:
Decrease
,⩥ What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine? Answer: When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is
not water, acid, or bicarb
⩥ the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of
the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable
policy and procedures is Answer: Fa or designee
⩥ 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
⩥ What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using
the hand crank in the event of a power failure ? Answer: Remove the
venous line from the line clamp
⩥ Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic
Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
Answer: Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
⩥ Poor wound healing is directly related to Answer: Low (albumin)
protein intake
, ⩥ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from
being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? Answer: With a
meal
⩥ The definition of health Literacy is? Answer: Ability to obtain, read,
understand and use healthcare information in order to make health
decisions and follow instruction for treatment
⩥ If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the
demands of the patients treatment regimen you should Answer: Contact
social worker
⩥ The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker Answer:
an evaluation of a persons mental health, social status and functional
capacity within the community
⩥ The Clinical Pyramid includes: Answer: The Fundamentals:
Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V,
Target Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid
Management, Infection Management, Diabetes Management, Med
Management, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care, Infection
Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation, Depression, Missed
Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization
/Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most •
Our patient's health-related Quality of Life
