DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100% GUARANTEED A+ GRADE ANSWERS
{2026/2027}
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - Correct
Answers -bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - Correct
Answers -blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - Correct
Answers --air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - Correct Answers -look
at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - Correct Answers -Kinking of the
arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will - Correct
Answers -decrease
what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - Correct Answers -
when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no 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 - Correct Answers -
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 - Correct Answers -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 ? - Correct Answers -remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - Correct Answers -phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and
Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - Correct Answers -low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - Correct Answers -with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is - Correct Answers -ability to obtain, read, understand, and
use healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow
instructions for treatment
If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regime you should - Correct Answers -contact social worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - Correct Answers -an evaluation
of a person's mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the
communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes : - Correct Answers -• 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
100% GUARANTEED A+ GRADE ANSWERS
{2026/2027}
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - Correct
Answers -bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - Correct
Answers -blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - Correct
Answers --air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - Correct Answers -look
at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - Correct Answers -Kinking of the
arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will - Correct
Answers -decrease
what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - Correct Answers -
when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no 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 - Correct Answers -
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 - Correct Answers -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 ? - Correct Answers -remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - Correct Answers -phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and
Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - Correct Answers -low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - Correct Answers -with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is - Correct Answers -ability to obtain, read, understand, and
use healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow
instructions for treatment
If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients
treatment regime you should - Correct Answers -contact social worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - Correct Answers -an evaluation
of a person's mental health, social status, and functional capacity within the
communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes : - Correct Answers -• 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
