DAVITA PCT EXAM
To assist in survey readiness you should - correct answers -stay current & follow p&p
-assist with internal audits
-maintain a culture of safety
the nephrologist orders a BFR of 450 ml/min with an established AV fistula, what needle gauge?
- correct answers 14 gauge
What complica ons would you expect to see if a pa ent is exposed to chlorine/chloramines? -
correct answers hemolysis
where is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? - correct answers -when is is mandated
by state law
-when PCT reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or PCT observes unusual behaviors
when a pt is prescribed topical anesthe c spray, the appropriate me to clean the cannula on
site is - correct answers before applying the spray
a PCT greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-toned. PCT should do
what? - correct answers not start tx, immediately no fy the nurse
the nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your pt, you would expect the physician order to
also include - correct answers 15 gauge
per DaVita policy, fever is defined as - correct answers any temp greater than 100 or a baseline
increase over 2 WITH symptoms
, what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recircula on? - correct
answers air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard of care - correct
answers when supervising PCTs & other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the
licensed nurse to ensure teammates meet standard of care
The maximum UF rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to hypotensive episodes
which increases the risk of organ stun ng or mortality - correct answers 13 mL/kg/hr
In the event of a pt experiencing a seizure, the dialysis tx should be - correct answers
discon nued if the seizure is severe or if the pt does not response to tx
flipping the arterial vascular access needle - correct answers is not recommended or necessary
since all arterial needles have a back eye
a surveyor asks you a ques on, which of the following statements would be a good answer? -
correct answers i do not know the answer but i will find out
which infec ous disease requires frequent handwashing instead of usuing alcohol base hand
gels - correct answers ac ve C-Diff
the defini on of Health Literacy is - correct answers the degree to which individuals understand
basic health info
interven on for a pt complaining of chest pain includes - correct answers -decrease BFR to 150
-decrease UFR
-take vital signs
-administer Rx O2 (nurse)
To assist in survey readiness you should - correct answers -stay current & follow p&p
-assist with internal audits
-maintain a culture of safety
the nephrologist orders a BFR of 450 ml/min with an established AV fistula, what needle gauge?
- correct answers 14 gauge
What complica ons would you expect to see if a pa ent is exposed to chlorine/chloramines? -
correct answers hemolysis
where is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? - correct answers -when is is mandated
by state law
-when PCT reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or PCT observes unusual behaviors
when a pt is prescribed topical anesthe c spray, the appropriate me to clean the cannula on
site is - correct answers before applying the spray
a PCT greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-toned. PCT should do
what? - correct answers not start tx, immediately no fy the nurse
the nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your pt, you would expect the physician order to
also include - correct answers 15 gauge
per DaVita policy, fever is defined as - correct answers any temp greater than 100 or a baseline
increase over 2 WITH symptoms
, what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recircula on? - correct
answers air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard of care - correct
answers when supervising PCTs & other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the
licensed nurse to ensure teammates meet standard of care
The maximum UF rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to hypotensive episodes
which increases the risk of organ stun ng or mortality - correct answers 13 mL/kg/hr
In the event of a pt experiencing a seizure, the dialysis tx should be - correct answers
discon nued if the seizure is severe or if the pt does not response to tx
flipping the arterial vascular access needle - correct answers is not recommended or necessary
since all arterial needles have a back eye
a surveyor asks you a ques on, which of the following statements would be a good answer? -
correct answers i do not know the answer but i will find out
which infec ous disease requires frequent handwashing instead of usuing alcohol base hand
gels - correct answers ac ve C-Diff
the defini on of Health Literacy is - correct answers the degree to which individuals understand
basic health info
interven on for a pt complaining of chest pain includes - correct answers -decrease BFR to 150
-decrease UFR
-take vital signs
-administer Rx O2 (nurse)
