DAVITA STAR BUNDLED EXAM SET COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question:
the pre-treatment patient assessment by the increased nurse is required
Answer:
when it's mandated by law, when the PCT performing a data collection notices abnormal findings,
and when the nurse or PCT observes, or the patient reports unusual symptoms before treatment
initiation
Question:
why is it important post treatment to document the dialyzer appearance and hemostasis duration
after removal of the needles from the AFV/AFG?
Answer:
to evaluate heparin prescription, as dose changes may be needed in relation to excess streaking or
clotting, of the dialyzer and/or prolonged bleeding from the AVF/AVG
Question:
when using an automatic, blood pressure cuff on a patient with an irregular heartbeat
Answer:
the recorded blood pressure may not be accurate
Question:
what is true regarding documentation of an abnormal treatment event?
Answer:
document a description of the event, including RN notification, all interventions taken, and patient
response in the treatment record
, Question:
If a PCT documents the extent of a patient's edema as +3, the PCT is performing an assessment
which is not within their scope of practice under local, state, or federal regulations.
Answer:
true
Question:
a post treatment patient assessment
Answer:
-Is completed to verify that the patient is stable, to determine the patient's discharge status, and to
evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan. Is compared to the patient's pre treatment
assessment findings Requires the licensed nurse to notify the physician as needed of changes in
patient status
Question:
for a patient who can stand, a post-treatment blood pressure reading of _____ is considered an
abnormal finding and should be reported to a RN per policy
Answer:
standing systolic BP greater than 140mm/Hg or less than 90mm/Hg standing diastolic BP greater
than 90mm/Hg or less than 50mm/Hg
Question:
patient vital signs, well being evaluations, and machine checks must be preformed a minimum of
Answer:
every 30 minutes
Question:
the purpose of documentation is to provide
Question:
the pre-treatment patient assessment by the increased nurse is required
Answer:
when it's mandated by law, when the PCT performing a data collection notices abnormal findings,
and when the nurse or PCT observes, or the patient reports unusual symptoms before treatment
initiation
Question:
why is it important post treatment to document the dialyzer appearance and hemostasis duration
after removal of the needles from the AFV/AFG?
Answer:
to evaluate heparin prescription, as dose changes may be needed in relation to excess streaking or
clotting, of the dialyzer and/or prolonged bleeding from the AVF/AVG
Question:
when using an automatic, blood pressure cuff on a patient with an irregular heartbeat
Answer:
the recorded blood pressure may not be accurate
Question:
what is true regarding documentation of an abnormal treatment event?
Answer:
document a description of the event, including RN notification, all interventions taken, and patient
response in the treatment record
, Question:
If a PCT documents the extent of a patient's edema as +3, the PCT is performing an assessment
which is not within their scope of practice under local, state, or federal regulations.
Answer:
true
Question:
a post treatment patient assessment
Answer:
-Is completed to verify that the patient is stable, to determine the patient's discharge status, and to
evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan. Is compared to the patient's pre treatment
assessment findings Requires the licensed nurse to notify the physician as needed of changes in
patient status
Question:
for a patient who can stand, a post-treatment blood pressure reading of _____ is considered an
abnormal finding and should be reported to a RN per policy
Answer:
standing systolic BP greater than 140mm/Hg or less than 90mm/Hg standing diastolic BP greater
than 90mm/Hg or less than 50mm/Hg
Question:
patient vital signs, well being evaluations, and machine checks must be preformed a minimum of
Answer:
every 30 minutes
Question:
the purpose of documentation is to provide
