DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | 2
DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) | LATEST
VERSIONS
1. In a scenario where a Patient Care Technician notices an increase in TMP
during dialysis treatment, what should be the immediate course of action
regarding the dialyzer?
Assess for clotting and consider replacing the dialyzer if necessary.
Increase the blood flow rate to reduce TMP.
Document the TMP increase and wait for the next scheduled
assessment.
Continue treatment without changes as TMP fluctuations are normal.
2. Describe the importance of disinfecting the medication preparation surface
area in a dialysis setting.
Disinfecting is only important for equipment, not surfaces.
Disinfecting only needs to be done once a day.
Disinfecting the surface prevents contamination and ensures patient
safety during medication preparation.
Disinfecting is unnecessary if gloves are worn.
3. The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker:
Does not impact treatment options
Is completed initially and annually
Is an optional assessment
Is not required by CMS
,4. If a Patient Care Technician notices excessive bleeding from a patient's
access site during dialysis, what immediate action should they take?
Ignore the bleeding if the patient is stable.
Document the incident after the treatment is complete.
Apply direct pressure to the access site and notify the nurse.
Increase the dialysis machine's blood flow rate.
5. Describe how reviewing training records can help ensure effective infection
control in dialysis settings.
Reviewing training records ensures that patients are satisfied with their
care.
Reviewing training records helps confirm that staff have received
proper education on infection control protocols.
Reviewing training records is primarily for administrative purposes.
Reviewing training records allows for the assessment of patient
outcomes.
6. Describe the significance of waiting after the initial heparin loading dose
before beginning hemodialysis.
Waiting is unnecessary and can delay treatment.
Waiting allows for adequate anticoagulation to prevent clotting
during the procedure.
Waiting ensures that the patient is comfortable before treatment.
Waiting allows for additional medications to be administered.
,7. What is a key responsibility of Patient Care Technicians during an emergency
evacuation?
Administering medication to all patients
Conducting routine assessments
Documenting patient treatment plans
Identifying patients who may require additional assistance
8. What is the infectious disease that necessitates frequent handwashing rather
than the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers?
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff)
Tuberculosis
9. What should a Patient Care Technician check before using the hand crank to
return a patient's blood during a power failure?
Check the patient's vital signs
Confirm the patient's identity with another staff member
Ensure the blood is being returned to the correct patient
Verify the dialysis machine settings
10. What problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial
pressure?
Increase in blood pump speed
Kinking of the arterial blood tubing between access and monitor
, Separation of blood tubing from arterial access
Arterial needle infiltration
11. Describe why a covered vascular access might raise concerns during a
patient care inspection.
A covered vascular access ensures better patient comfort.
A covered vascular access is unrelated to patient safety.
A covered vascular access is a standard practice for all patients.
A covered vascular access may indicate a risk for infection and non-
compliance with safety protocols.
12. What can be the most likely result if a surveyor sees a patient with a covered
vascular access?
A Condition
A Standard Deficiency
An Immediate Jeopardy
A request to see the signed AMA (Against Medical Advice) form
13. Which statement is true regarding the flipping of needles?
Flipping needles may be necessary to improve arterial blood flow if
the ordered BFR cannot be achieved
When flipping needles, the sharp bevel of today's needles allows a
clean entry into the AV access with fewer risks of damage
Flipping the needle when fully threaded into the vessel risks
cutting the graft or coring the vein endothelium
Flipping needles is based on patient preference and will be
performed if requested
DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) | LATEST
VERSIONS
1. In a scenario where a Patient Care Technician notices an increase in TMP
during dialysis treatment, what should be the immediate course of action
regarding the dialyzer?
Assess for clotting and consider replacing the dialyzer if necessary.
Increase the blood flow rate to reduce TMP.
Document the TMP increase and wait for the next scheduled
assessment.
Continue treatment without changes as TMP fluctuations are normal.
2. Describe the importance of disinfecting the medication preparation surface
area in a dialysis setting.
Disinfecting is only important for equipment, not surfaces.
Disinfecting only needs to be done once a day.
Disinfecting the surface prevents contamination and ensures patient
safety during medication preparation.
Disinfecting is unnecessary if gloves are worn.
3. The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker:
Does not impact treatment options
Is completed initially and annually
Is an optional assessment
Is not required by CMS
,4. If a Patient Care Technician notices excessive bleeding from a patient's
access site during dialysis, what immediate action should they take?
Ignore the bleeding if the patient is stable.
Document the incident after the treatment is complete.
Apply direct pressure to the access site and notify the nurse.
Increase the dialysis machine's blood flow rate.
5. Describe how reviewing training records can help ensure effective infection
control in dialysis settings.
Reviewing training records ensures that patients are satisfied with their
care.
Reviewing training records helps confirm that staff have received
proper education on infection control protocols.
Reviewing training records is primarily for administrative purposes.
Reviewing training records allows for the assessment of patient
outcomes.
6. Describe the significance of waiting after the initial heparin loading dose
before beginning hemodialysis.
Waiting is unnecessary and can delay treatment.
Waiting allows for adequate anticoagulation to prevent clotting
during the procedure.
Waiting ensures that the patient is comfortable before treatment.
Waiting allows for additional medications to be administered.
,7. What is a key responsibility of Patient Care Technicians during an emergency
evacuation?
Administering medication to all patients
Conducting routine assessments
Documenting patient treatment plans
Identifying patients who may require additional assistance
8. What is the infectious disease that necessitates frequent handwashing rather
than the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers?
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff)
Tuberculosis
9. What should a Patient Care Technician check before using the hand crank to
return a patient's blood during a power failure?
Check the patient's vital signs
Confirm the patient's identity with another staff member
Ensure the blood is being returned to the correct patient
Verify the dialysis machine settings
10. What problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial
pressure?
Increase in blood pump speed
Kinking of the arterial blood tubing between access and monitor
, Separation of blood tubing from arterial access
Arterial needle infiltration
11. Describe why a covered vascular access might raise concerns during a
patient care inspection.
A covered vascular access ensures better patient comfort.
A covered vascular access is unrelated to patient safety.
A covered vascular access is a standard practice for all patients.
A covered vascular access may indicate a risk for infection and non-
compliance with safety protocols.
12. What can be the most likely result if a surveyor sees a patient with a covered
vascular access?
A Condition
A Standard Deficiency
An Immediate Jeopardy
A request to see the signed AMA (Against Medical Advice) form
13. Which statement is true regarding the flipping of needles?
Flipping needles may be necessary to improve arterial blood flow if
the ordered BFR cannot be achieved
When flipping needles, the sharp bevel of today's needles allows a
clean entry into the AV access with fewer risks of damage
Flipping the needle when fully threaded into the vessel risks
cutting the graft or coring the vein endothelium
Flipping needles is based on patient preference and will be
performed if requested
