DAVITA PCT EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM 2026/2027 |
2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED
A+) | LATEST VERSIONS
Question 1
A PCT greets a patient and the patient reports feeling short of breath. The PCT
notices that the patient's lips are a blue hue. The PCT would:
A. Start treatment immediately as scheduled
B. Not start treatment and immediately notify the nurse
C. Administer oxygen and continue with treatment
D. Document the finding and start treatment
Correct Answer: B. Not start treatment and immediately notify the nurse
Rationale: Cyanosis (blue lips) and shortness of breath are signs of respiratory distress
that require immediate medical evaluation. The PCT must not initiate treatment and
must notify the nurse immediately. The patient requires a nursing assessment before
treatment can begin .
Question 2
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already signed in the
computer?
A. Yes, to save time
B. No, log in to the computer system under your credentials and document
C. Yes, if the teammate gives permission
D. No, vitals should be documented on paper only
Correct Answer: B. No, log in to the computer system under your credentials and
document
,Rationale: Each healthcare provider must document under their own unique login
credentials. Documenting under another teammate's credentials is a violation of HIPAA
and patient safety protocols. The documentation must reflect who actually performed
the assessment .
Question 3
Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing?
A. Handwashing sinks can be used for other purposes
B. Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purposes only and should
remain clean
C. Handwashing sinks can be used to dispose of patient waste
D. Handwashing sinks only need to be cleaned weekly
Correct Answer: B. Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purposes
only and should remain clean
Rationale: Handwashing sinks must be dedicated exclusively for hand hygiene purposes
to prevent cross-contamination. They should remain clean and accessible at all times.
Using sinks for other purposes can lead to contamination and infection transmission .
Question 4
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the
patient's treatment regime, you should:
A. Ignore it as it is not your concern
B. Notify the social worker because they are there for the patient and their family
C. Tell the caregiver they need to do better
D. Report the caregiver to the authorities
Correct Answer: B. Notify the social worker because they are there for the patient and
their family
Rationale: The social worker is the appropriate resource to assist patients and
caregivers who are struggling with the demands of the treatment regimen. They can
,provide support, resources, and counseling to help the caregiver and patient cope with
the challenges of dialysis treatment .
Question 5
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Correct Answer: C. 15 seconds
Rationale: Each hub of a central venous catheter (CVC) should be scrubbed for 15
seconds using appropriate disinfectant (chlorhexidine or alcohol) as part of the CVC care
protocol. This is a critical infection control measure to prevent catheter-related
bacteremia .
Question 6
Your patient asks whether it is ok to take an over-the-counter cold remedy. What is
your appropriate response?
A. "Yes, that should be fine."
B. "Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to treat your cold symptoms."
C. "Just take whatever you normally take."
D. "I'll get you something from the medication cart."
Correct Answer: B. "Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to treat your
cold symptoms."
Rationale: Over-the-counter medications can be dangerous for dialysis patients due to
kidney impairment, medication interactions, and electrolyte concerns. The patient
should consult their nephrologist before taking any OTC medication .
Question 7
, You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand.
Such casual contact:
A. Requires wearing gloves
B. Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand hygiene afterward
C. Requires wearing a mask
D. Is not allowed at any time
Correct Answer: B. Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand
hygiene afterward
Rationale: Casual contact with intact skin does not require gloves. However, hand
hygiene must be performed after any patient contact to prevent the spread of infection.
Gloves are required for contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin .
Question 8
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemostatic sponges, such as SureSeal, for
your patient. What is the correct procedure?
A. Leave the hemostatic sponge on until the next treatment
B. Remove the hemostatic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved and dress the
needle sites with sterile gauze or band-aid
C. Keep the hemostatic sponge on for 24 hours
D. Apply a new hemostatic sponge over the old one
Correct Answer: B. Remove the hemostatic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved
and dress the needle sites with sterile gauze or band-aid
Rationale: Hemostatic sponges (like SureSeal) should be removed after hemostasis is
achieved. Leaving them on can increase the risk of infection and skin irritation. The
needle sites should be dressed with sterile gauze or band-aid .
Question 9
What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the machine?
2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED
A+) | LATEST VERSIONS
Question 1
A PCT greets a patient and the patient reports feeling short of breath. The PCT
notices that the patient's lips are a blue hue. The PCT would:
A. Start treatment immediately as scheduled
B. Not start treatment and immediately notify the nurse
C. Administer oxygen and continue with treatment
D. Document the finding and start treatment
Correct Answer: B. Not start treatment and immediately notify the nurse
Rationale: Cyanosis (blue lips) and shortness of breath are signs of respiratory distress
that require immediate medical evaluation. The PCT must not initiate treatment and
must notify the nurse immediately. The patient requires a nursing assessment before
treatment can begin .
Question 2
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already signed in the
computer?
A. Yes, to save time
B. No, log in to the computer system under your credentials and document
C. Yes, if the teammate gives permission
D. No, vitals should be documented on paper only
Correct Answer: B. No, log in to the computer system under your credentials and
document
,Rationale: Each healthcare provider must document under their own unique login
credentials. Documenting under another teammate's credentials is a violation of HIPAA
and patient safety protocols. The documentation must reflect who actually performed
the assessment .
Question 3
Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing?
A. Handwashing sinks can be used for other purposes
B. Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purposes only and should
remain clean
C. Handwashing sinks can be used to dispose of patient waste
D. Handwashing sinks only need to be cleaned weekly
Correct Answer: B. Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for handwashing purposes
only and should remain clean
Rationale: Handwashing sinks must be dedicated exclusively for hand hygiene purposes
to prevent cross-contamination. They should remain clean and accessible at all times.
Using sinks for other purposes can lead to contamination and infection transmission .
Question 4
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the
patient's treatment regime, you should:
A. Ignore it as it is not your concern
B. Notify the social worker because they are there for the patient and their family
C. Tell the caregiver they need to do better
D. Report the caregiver to the authorities
Correct Answer: B. Notify the social worker because they are there for the patient and
their family
Rationale: The social worker is the appropriate resource to assist patients and
caregivers who are struggling with the demands of the treatment regimen. They can
,provide support, resources, and counseling to help the caregiver and patient cope with
the challenges of dialysis treatment .
Question 5
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 60 seconds
Correct Answer: C. 15 seconds
Rationale: Each hub of a central venous catheter (CVC) should be scrubbed for 15
seconds using appropriate disinfectant (chlorhexidine or alcohol) as part of the CVC care
protocol. This is a critical infection control measure to prevent catheter-related
bacteremia .
Question 6
Your patient asks whether it is ok to take an over-the-counter cold remedy. What is
your appropriate response?
A. "Yes, that should be fine."
B. "Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to treat your cold symptoms."
C. "Just take whatever you normally take."
D. "I'll get you something from the medication cart."
Correct Answer: B. "Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to treat your
cold symptoms."
Rationale: Over-the-counter medications can be dangerous for dialysis patients due to
kidney impairment, medication interactions, and electrolyte concerns. The patient
should consult their nephrologist before taking any OTC medication .
Question 7
, You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand.
Such casual contact:
A. Requires wearing gloves
B. Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand hygiene afterward
C. Requires wearing a mask
D. Is not allowed at any time
Correct Answer: B. Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand
hygiene afterward
Rationale: Casual contact with intact skin does not require gloves. However, hand
hygiene must be performed after any patient contact to prevent the spread of infection.
Gloves are required for contact with blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin .
Question 8
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemostatic sponges, such as SureSeal, for
your patient. What is the correct procedure?
A. Leave the hemostatic sponge on until the next treatment
B. Remove the hemostatic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved and dress the
needle sites with sterile gauze or band-aid
C. Keep the hemostatic sponge on for 24 hours
D. Apply a new hemostatic sponge over the old one
Correct Answer: B. Remove the hemostatic sponge after hemostasis has been achieved
and dress the needle sites with sterile gauze or band-aid
Rationale: Hemostatic sponges (like SureSeal) should be removed after hemostasis is
achieved. Leaving them on can increase the risk of infection and skin irritation. The
needle sites should be dressed with sterile gauze or band-aid .
Question 9
What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the machine?
