Davita PCT Exam Questions and Answers (100% Correct Answers.)
What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? - ANSWER-keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? - ANSWER-Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent infections Why is it important to know what caused your patient's CKD? - ANSWER-to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessments Kt/V: What is K? - ANSWER-clearance of urea What treatment factors decrease K? - ANSWER-not waiting 3-5 minutes after giving heparin with treatment initiation to prevent clotting What factors influence V (volume)? - ANSWER-sex, age, weight, height, amputations Needle gauge and suggested BFR - ANSWER-17: 200-250 16: 250-350 15: 350-450 14: 450 What do you do if a patient wants to get off early? - ANSWER-educate and document, still draw lab on habitual patients, MUST NOTIFY NURSE Lab draw mistakes that would falsely increase Kt/V - ANSWER-not waiting the full 15 seconds to draw the BUN What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? - ANSWER-DATA COLLECTION Squeezing the BP cuff can damage the machine: T/F - ANSWER-True 4 reasons we document in the medical record - ANSWER-1. proof that care was rendered 2. provides data continuity and planning of patient care 3. permanent legal record 4. communication tool
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