Davita pct final exam questions and answers already passed
Question : Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every
month in the dialysis unit to monitor
CORRECT ANSWER : bacteria and endotoxins
Question : what problems will cause a more positive (less
negative) pre-pump arterial pressure.
CORRECT ANSWER: blockage of arterial blood flow from
the vascular access.
Question : what is the most likely reason for a blood leak
detector alarm during recirculation
CORRECT ANSWER : -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty
sensor-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
Question : what is an appropriate interventions with an
air/foam detector alarm?
CORRECT ANSWER : look at circuit for blood in the
system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
Question : what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial
pressure?
CORRECT ANSWER : Kinking of the arterial blood line
between the vascular access and arterial monitor
Question : if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the
transmembrane pressure (TMP) will
CORRECT ANSWER : decrease
Question : what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm
on the dialysis machine
CORRECT ANSWER : when the dialysate is mixed
incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
Question : the person responsible for implementation,
adherence, and training of the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is
CORRECT ANSWER : Fa or designee
Question : 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
CORRECT ANSWER : both b and c
Question : what is an important action prior to returning a
patients blood using the hand crank in the event of a power failure ?
CORRECT ANSWER : remove the venous line for the line
clamp
Question : Per physician order and based on individual patient
needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
CORRECT ANSWER: phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol),
and Cinacalcet
Question : Poor wound healing is directly related to
CORRECT ANSWER : low protein intake
Question : Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent
phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?
CORRECT ANSWER : with meal
Question : The definition of Health Literacy is
CORRECT ANSWER : ability to obtain, read, understand,
and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
Question : If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling
to meet the demands of the patients treatment regime you should
CORRECT ANSWER: contact social worker
Question : The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the
social worker
CORRECT ANSWER : an evaluation of a person's mental
health, social status, and functional capacity within the communityCompeted initially and annually