DaVita Dialysis Treatment Segment Quiz with answers 2024/2025

DaVita Dialysis Treatment Segment Quiz Because a pre-pump arterial pressure that becomes too negative can cause hemolysis, DaVita policy states that the pressure must not exceed - correct answer Negative -260 mmHg For severe hypotensive symptoms, dialysis technicians may give up to _______ ml of normal saline and then inform the licensed nurse for further intervention. - correct answer 200 ml If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the TMP will - correct answer Decrease Once rinseback is completed, what should be done prior to removing a patient's venous needle? - correct answer Check patient's blood pressure Sudden BP drops of __________ or more can be an indication that the patient is losing intravascular fluid too quickly. - correct answer 20 mmHg What needle size should be used for a BFR (pump speed) prescription of 400 ml/min? - correct answer 15 gauge When collecting a post BUN blood specimen, how long should you wait after decreasing the BFR to 100 mL/min before drawing the sample? - correct answer 15 seconds When terminating a treatment, the pump speed during rinse back should be - correct answer 200 - 250 mL/min Which of the following is NOT an approved treatment intervention for cramps? - correct answer Gloves filled with hot water