DAVITA RISE FINAL EXAM
Modality choices for an individual in kidney failure include: - ANSWERS-• Renal
transplant
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Conservative management of care
The 5 stages of grief.
What are they? - ANSWERS-• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance
The Psychosocial Assessment is completed by the social worker: - ANSWERS-
Initially and annually
KDQOL 36
• What is it? - ANSWERS-o 36 item questionnaires (CMS requirement to be
administered annually to all dialysis patients)
,KDQOL 36
What is it used for? - ANSWERS-o It measures physical health, mental health,
burden of kidney disease, symptoms/problems,
and effects of kidney disease on daily life
o Social workers compile results and develop plans/interventions with the patient
What does the acronym DARN stand for? - ANSWERS-D: Desire
A: Ability
R: Reason
N: Need
Reflective Listening
- Define the three skills: - ANSWERS-• Restating/rephrasing:
Provides a short summary of what the listener heard the patient say at the
moment
• Deducing:
Reflects what the patient feels and what they mean
• Summarizing:
Provides summary of the entire conversation and includes main aspect of what
the patient said
What are the three basic principles of self-management? - ANSWERS-• Dealing
with consequences of illness
, • Focusing on problem solving, decision making and self confidence
• Placing patients and care providers in partnership with specific responsibilities
for each other
What is the definition of Health Literacy? - ANSWERS-• The degree to which
individuals understand basic health information
What are the educational tips for visual learners? - ANSWERS-• Surroundings
• Note taking
• Visual aids
• Short lectures
• Eye contact
What are the educational tips for auditory learners? - ANSWERS-• Word
associations/Mnemonics (Rhyme/or Acronym)
• Videos
• Repeat information
• Discuss or explain
• Give more time to read
What are the educational tips for tactile/kinesthetic learners? - ANSWERS-•
Frequent short breaks
• Background music
Modality choices for an individual in kidney failure include: - ANSWERS-• Renal
transplant
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Conservative management of care
The 5 stages of grief.
What are they? - ANSWERS-• Denial
• Anger
• Bargaining
• Depression
• Acceptance
The Psychosocial Assessment is completed by the social worker: - ANSWERS-
Initially and annually
KDQOL 36
• What is it? - ANSWERS-o 36 item questionnaires (CMS requirement to be
administered annually to all dialysis patients)
,KDQOL 36
What is it used for? - ANSWERS-o It measures physical health, mental health,
burden of kidney disease, symptoms/problems,
and effects of kidney disease on daily life
o Social workers compile results and develop plans/interventions with the patient
What does the acronym DARN stand for? - ANSWERS-D: Desire
A: Ability
R: Reason
N: Need
Reflective Listening
- Define the three skills: - ANSWERS-• Restating/rephrasing:
Provides a short summary of what the listener heard the patient say at the
moment
• Deducing:
Reflects what the patient feels and what they mean
• Summarizing:
Provides summary of the entire conversation and includes main aspect of what
the patient said
What are the three basic principles of self-management? - ANSWERS-• Dealing
with consequences of illness
, • Focusing on problem solving, decision making and self confidence
• Placing patients and care providers in partnership with specific responsibilities
for each other
What is the definition of Health Literacy? - ANSWERS-• The degree to which
individuals understand basic health information
What are the educational tips for visual learners? - ANSWERS-• Surroundings
• Note taking
• Visual aids
• Short lectures
• Eye contact
What are the educational tips for auditory learners? - ANSWERS-• Word
associations/Mnemonics (Rhyme/or Acronym)
• Videos
• Repeat information
• Discuss or explain
• Give more time to read
What are the educational tips for tactile/kinesthetic learners? - ANSWERS-•
Frequent short breaks
• Background music
