DaVita PCT Final Exam, DaVita, 2026,
complete exam material Q & A
Introduction
This study guide covers DaVita Patient Care Technician (PCT) final-
exam preparation, including dialysis procedures, vascular access
care, infection control, machine setup and alarms, patient
assessment, safety, documentation, fluid management, and kidney
function. It includes practice questions with precise answers
covering key clinical situations and DaVita policies.
Exam Questions and Answers
Post treatment data collection and assessment is performed ---
correct precise answer ---After the treatment is terminated
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: --- correct precise answer ---Not start treatment,
immediately notify the nurse
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already
signed in the computer --- correct precise answer ---No log in to the
computer system under your credentials and document
,Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing? ---
correct precise answer ---Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for
handwashing purpose only and should remain clean
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the
demands of the patients treatment regime you should? --- correct
precise answer ---Notify the social worker because he/she is there
for the patient and their family
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for: --- correct
precise answer ---15 seconds
Your patient asks weather it is ok to take an over the counter cold
remedy what is your appropriate response --- correct precise
answer ---Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to
treat your cold symptoms
You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the
patients hand. Such a casual contact --- correct precise answer ---
Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand
hygiene afterwards
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemoststic sponges, such
as sure seal for your patient. What is the correct procedure ---
correct precise answer ---Remove the hemoststic sponge after
hemostasis has been achieved and dress the needle sites with
sterile gauze or band aid
, What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the
machine? --- correct precise answer ---All
Absence of concentrate or incorrect concentrate preparation
Debris or precipitate in the lines or filter
Equipment failure or machine needing calibration
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain include ---
correct precise answer ---decrease BFR to 150
decrease ultrafiltration rate (UFR)
take vital signs
administer oxygen.
All documentation on machine setup and pre-treatment patient
information --- correct precise answer ---a. Must be entered into the
computer before the treatment is initiated
Prior to use, how should the medication preparation surface area
be disinfected ? --- correct precise answer ---With 1:100 bleach
solution and disposable wipes
Intradialytic treatment monitoring and data collection is preformed
every.... --- correct precise answer ---30 minutes
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector
alarm --- correct precise answer ---Look at the cricut, do not return
the blood with air in the system, fix problem
complete exam material Q & A
Introduction
This study guide covers DaVita Patient Care Technician (PCT) final-
exam preparation, including dialysis procedures, vascular access
care, infection control, machine setup and alarms, patient
assessment, safety, documentation, fluid management, and kidney
function. It includes practice questions with precise answers
covering key clinical situations and DaVita policies.
Exam Questions and Answers
Post treatment data collection and assessment is performed ---
correct precise answer ---After the treatment is terminated
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: --- correct precise answer ---Not start treatment,
immediately notify the nurse
Can you document patient vitals under another teammate already
signed in the computer --- correct precise answer ---No log in to the
computer system under your credentials and document
,Which statement is true about sinks used for handwashing? ---
correct precise answer ---Handwashing sinks must be dedicated for
handwashing purpose only and should remain clean
If you notice that a patient's caregiver is struggling to meet the
demands of the patients treatment regime you should? --- correct
precise answer ---Notify the social worker because he/she is there
for the patient and their family
Scrubbing of each hub as part of CVC care is done for: --- correct
precise answer ---15 seconds
Your patient asks weather it is ok to take an over the counter cold
remedy what is your appropriate response --- correct precise
answer ---Let's ask your nephrologist what they recommend to
treat your cold symptoms
You are assessing a patient to step onto the scale by holding the
patients hand. Such a casual contact --- correct precise answer ---
Does not require wearing gloves, but you must perform hand
hygiene afterwards
The nephrologist has ordered the use of hemoststic sponges, such
as sure seal for your patient. What is the correct procedure ---
correct precise answer ---Remove the hemoststic sponge after
hemostasis has been achieved and dress the needle sites with
sterile gauze or band aid
, What could be the reason(s) for a conductivity alarm on the
machine? --- correct precise answer ---All
Absence of concentrate or incorrect concentrate preparation
Debris or precipitate in the lines or filter
Equipment failure or machine needing calibration
Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain include ---
correct precise answer ---decrease BFR to 150
decrease ultrafiltration rate (UFR)
take vital signs
administer oxygen.
All documentation on machine setup and pre-treatment patient
information --- correct precise answer ---a. Must be entered into the
computer before the treatment is initiated
Prior to use, how should the medication preparation surface area
be disinfected ? --- correct precise answer ---With 1:100 bleach
solution and disposable wipes
Intradialytic treatment monitoring and data collection is preformed
every.... --- correct precise answer ---30 minutes
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector
alarm --- correct precise answer ---Look at the cricut, do not return
the blood with air in the system, fix problem
