RN DaVita Final Exam for the Acute Hospital Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure - (example squeezing a
Setting Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam sponge dry or wringing a mop) is:
Questions and Verified Correct Answers JUST A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration
RELEASED C) Convection
High protein foods include all of the following EXCEPT: D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>B) Ultrafiltration
A) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs
B) Milk/cheese Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid is:
C) Legumes (beans)
D) Chocolate, tomato, potato - answer>>>D) Chocolate, tomato, potato A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration
Many foods contain high phosphorus levels. Please list: - answer>>>Chocolate, Dairy, C) Convection
Colas, Dried beans, Peas, Nuts (peanut butter), Many processed foods. D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>C) Convection
Hemodialysis replaces approximately: - answer>>>15% of kidney function
Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute
The semipermeable membrane: concentration is:
A) Allows some small particles through while blocking other ones A) Filtration
B) Provides the doorway through which fluid and solutes move B) Ultrafiltration
C) Removes all toxins from the patients blood C) Convection
D) A & B - answer>>>D) A & B D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>D) Diffusion
Fluid passing through a semipermeable membrane - controlled by hydrostatic pressure is:
Fluid moves from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration is:
A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration A) Filtration
C) Convection B) Ultrafiltration
D) Diffusion C) Convection
E) Osmosis - answer>>>A) Filtration D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>E) Osmosis
, C) Skill/task is listed in DaVita's P&P manual
List the excretory functions of the kidney: - answer>>>Waste removal, electrolyte D) All of the Above - answer>>>D) All of the above
balance, Acid/base balance, and fluid removal/balance
Independent nursing functions include (choose all that apply):
List the endocrine function of the kidneys: - answer>>>Blood pressure regulation (Renin-
Angiotensin - Aldosterone system: RAAS), Red blood cell production - Erythropoiesis, and A) Patient care
Activation of Vitamin D3 and Serum Calcium regulation B) Technical skills
C) Physician orders
This helps normalize body pH through diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the D) Protocols - answer>>>A) Patient care and B) Technical skills
blood.
Delegated Medical Functions include (choose all that apply):
A) Acid
B) Bicarbonate A) Patient care
C) ESAs B) Technical skills
D) Phosphate Binders - answer>>>B) Bicarbonate C) Physician orders
D) Protocols - answer>>>C) Physician orders and D) Protocols
"Reasonable and Prudent" Standard of Care for Nephrology Nursing:
Optimal nutrition is defined as : - answer>>>Albumin > or equal to 4.0, stable desirable
A) Care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or target weight, adequate fat store and muscle mass, and appropriate appetite and intake.
similar circumstances
B) Actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions a There are many causes of Hyperkalemia (high potassium). Please list: - answer>>>Main
nurse would avoid doing Cause: consumption of high potassium foods (nuts, avocados, tomatoes, potatoes, melon,
C) Nephrology nursing is keyed to this specialty and the skills and knowledge expected of bananas, oranges, milk, and cheese).
a nephrology nurse
D) Following Standard of Care makes the care given defensible and avoids negligence Other Reasons: Missed tx, shortened tx, access issues, meds, constipation, bleeding,
E) When supervising non-licensed assistive personnel, it is the responsibility of the decline in RKF (residual kidney function), and uncontrolled blood sugars.
licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also meet the Standard of Care
F) All of the above - answer>>>F) All of the above Symptoms of hypocalcemia (low calcium) include: - answer>>>Muscle spasms, numbness,
confusion, and seizures.
How do you know something is in nursing "Scope of Practice?"
True/False
A) The skill/task was taught in your basic nursing program or you have completed a
comprehensive training program including clinical experience Patient with hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3.5) have a higher rate of hospitalization and
B) Tasks that have become routine in nursing literature and nursing practice death. - answer>>>True
Setting Exam 2025–2026 Accurate Real Exam sponge dry or wringing a mop) is:
Questions and Verified Correct Answers JUST A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration
RELEASED C) Convection
High protein foods include all of the following EXCEPT: D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>B) Ultrafiltration
A) Meat, fish, poultry, eggs
B) Milk/cheese Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid is:
C) Legumes (beans)
D) Chocolate, tomato, potato - answer>>>D) Chocolate, tomato, potato A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration
Many foods contain high phosphorus levels. Please list: - answer>>>Chocolate, Dairy, C) Convection
Colas, Dried beans, Peas, Nuts (peanut butter), Many processed foods. D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>C) Convection
Hemodialysis replaces approximately: - answer>>>15% of kidney function
Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute
The semipermeable membrane: concentration is:
A) Allows some small particles through while blocking other ones A) Filtration
B) Provides the doorway through which fluid and solutes move B) Ultrafiltration
C) Removes all toxins from the patients blood C) Convection
D) A & B - answer>>>D) A & B D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>D) Diffusion
Fluid passing through a semipermeable membrane - controlled by hydrostatic pressure is:
Fluid moves from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration is:
A) Filtration
B) Ultrafiltration A) Filtration
C) Convection B) Ultrafiltration
D) Diffusion C) Convection
E) Osmosis - answer>>>A) Filtration D) Diffusion
E) Osmosis - answer>>>E) Osmosis
, C) Skill/task is listed in DaVita's P&P manual
List the excretory functions of the kidney: - answer>>>Waste removal, electrolyte D) All of the Above - answer>>>D) All of the above
balance, Acid/base balance, and fluid removal/balance
Independent nursing functions include (choose all that apply):
List the endocrine function of the kidneys: - answer>>>Blood pressure regulation (Renin-
Angiotensin - Aldosterone system: RAAS), Red blood cell production - Erythropoiesis, and A) Patient care
Activation of Vitamin D3 and Serum Calcium regulation B) Technical skills
C) Physician orders
This helps normalize body pH through diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the D) Protocols - answer>>>A) Patient care and B) Technical skills
blood.
Delegated Medical Functions include (choose all that apply):
A) Acid
B) Bicarbonate A) Patient care
C) ESAs B) Technical skills
D) Phosphate Binders - answer>>>B) Bicarbonate C) Physician orders
D) Protocols - answer>>>C) Physician orders and D) Protocols
"Reasonable and Prudent" Standard of Care for Nephrology Nursing:
Optimal nutrition is defined as : - answer>>>Albumin > or equal to 4.0, stable desirable
A) Care which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or target weight, adequate fat store and muscle mass, and appropriate appetite and intake.
similar circumstances
B) Actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions a There are many causes of Hyperkalemia (high potassium). Please list: - answer>>>Main
nurse would avoid doing Cause: consumption of high potassium foods (nuts, avocados, tomatoes, potatoes, melon,
C) Nephrology nursing is keyed to this specialty and the skills and knowledge expected of bananas, oranges, milk, and cheese).
a nephrology nurse
D) Following Standard of Care makes the care given defensible and avoids negligence Other Reasons: Missed tx, shortened tx, access issues, meds, constipation, bleeding,
E) When supervising non-licensed assistive personnel, it is the responsibility of the decline in RKF (residual kidney function), and uncontrolled blood sugars.
licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also meet the Standard of Care
F) All of the above - answer>>>F) All of the above Symptoms of hypocalcemia (low calcium) include: - answer>>>Muscle spasms, numbness,
confusion, and seizures.
How do you know something is in nursing "Scope of Practice?"
True/False
A) The skill/task was taught in your basic nursing program or you have completed a
comprehensive training program including clinical experience Patient with hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3.5) have a higher rate of hospitalization and
B) Tasks that have become routine in nursing literature and nursing practice death. - answer>>>True
