Davita PCT Exam | Questions and
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The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker
A. Does not impact treatment options
B. Is not required by CMS
C. Is completed initially and annually
D. Is an optional assessment
- Correct Answer - C. Is completed initially and annually
Ultrafiltration is defined as
A. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of
hydrostatic pressure
Convection is defined as
,A. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - A. Solutes are dragged across the semi-permeable
membrane along with fluid
Diffusion is defined as
A. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - A. Particles move from an area of higher solute
concentration to an area of lower solute concentration
Osmosis is defined as
A. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
,B. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
C. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
D. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
- Correct Answer - B. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute
concentration to an area of higher solute concentration
Hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through
A. Diffusion of acids from the blood into the dialysate
B. Convection of bicarbonate during back filtration
C. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood
D. Stimulation of the respiratory system to increase exhalation of acids
- Correct Answer - C. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the
blood
The endocrine function of the kidneys are
A. Excreting acids and reabsorbing bicarbonates
B. Elimination of waste products
C. Normalizing electrolytes
D. Renin and erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamin D
, - Correct Answer - D. Renin and erythropoietin secretion, activation of
vitamin D
The excretory function of the kidney is
A. Erythropoietin production
B. To bind to phosphorus
C. To absorb vitamins
D. To normalize electrolytes
- Correct Answer - D. To normalize electrolytes
Which of the following is a basic principle of patient self-management?
A. Focusing primarily on dialysis prescription and adherence to
treatment
B. Taking on responsibility of the medical management of the illness
C. Dealing with the consequences of illness, rather than just the physical
disease
D. Allowing care providers to help with the day-to-day management of
the disease
- Correct Answer - C. Dealing with the consequences of illness, rather
than just the physical disease
The definition of health literacy includes
A. The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
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The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker
A. Does not impact treatment options
B. Is not required by CMS
C. Is completed initially and annually
D. Is an optional assessment
- Correct Answer - C. Is completed initially and annually
Ultrafiltration is defined as
A. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of
hydrostatic pressure
Convection is defined as
,A. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - A. Solutes are dragged across the semi-permeable
membrane along with fluid
Diffusion is defined as
A. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
B. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
C. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
D. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
- Correct Answer - A. Particles move from an area of higher solute
concentration to an area of lower solute concentration
Osmosis is defined as
A. Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
,B. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of
higher solute concentration
C. Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with
fluid
D. Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area
of lower solute concentration
- Correct Answer - B. Fluid moves from an area of lower solute
concentration to an area of higher solute concentration
Hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through
A. Diffusion of acids from the blood into the dialysate
B. Convection of bicarbonate during back filtration
C. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood
D. Stimulation of the respiratory system to increase exhalation of acids
- Correct Answer - C. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the
blood
The endocrine function of the kidneys are
A. Excreting acids and reabsorbing bicarbonates
B. Elimination of waste products
C. Normalizing electrolytes
D. Renin and erythropoietin secretion, activation of vitamin D
, - Correct Answer - D. Renin and erythropoietin secretion, activation of
vitamin D
The excretory function of the kidney is
A. Erythropoietin production
B. To bind to phosphorus
C. To absorb vitamins
D. To normalize electrolytes
- Correct Answer - D. To normalize electrolytes
Which of the following is a basic principle of patient self-management?
A. Focusing primarily on dialysis prescription and adherence to
treatment
B. Taking on responsibility of the medical management of the illness
C. Dealing with the consequences of illness, rather than just the physical
disease
D. Allowing care providers to help with the day-to-day management of
the disease
- Correct Answer - C. Dealing with the consequences of illness, rather
than just the physical disease
The definition of health literacy includes
A. The degree to which individuals understand basic health information
