DAVITA RN CAPSTONE STUDY UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A PLUS
Question:
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure?
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?
Answer:
-Air bubbles in the dialysate Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
Question:
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm?
Answer:
Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/ air in the system
Question:
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?
Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
Question:
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will?
,Answer:
Decrease
Question:
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine?
Answer:
When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not 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
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
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?
Answer:
Remove the venous line from the line clamp
Question:
, Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
Answer:
Phosphate binders Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Question:
Poor wound healing is directly related to
Answer:
Low (albumin) protein intake
Question:
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When is the
best time to take them?
Answer:
With a meal
Question:
The definition of health Literacy is?
Answer:
Ability to obtain, read, understand and use healthcare information in order to make health decisions
and follow instruction for treatment
Question:
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the patients treatment
regimen you should
Answer:
Contact social worker
GRADED A PLUS
Question:
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure?
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?
Answer:
-Air bubbles in the dialysate Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
Question:
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm?
Answer:
Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/ air in the system
Question:
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure?
Answer:
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
Question:
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will?
,Answer:
Decrease
Question:
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine?
Answer:
When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not 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
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
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?
Answer:
Remove the venous line from the line clamp
Question:
, Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with
Answer:
Phosphate binders Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Question:
Poor wound healing is directly related to
Answer:
Low (albumin) protein intake
Question:
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When is the
best time to take them?
Answer:
With a meal
Question:
The definition of health Literacy is?
Answer:
Ability to obtain, read, understand and use healthcare information in order to make health decisions
and follow instruction for treatment
Question:
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the patients treatment
regimen you should
Answer:
Contact social worker
