DaVita Competency Exam: Questions & Answers; Updated Solution

How do you determine if a blood pressure cuff is the right size for a patient? (Ans- When wrapping the cuff around the patient's arm, verify the index mark is within the "ok range" markings Mrs. Boomerstein pulls out a 2-cup size container with fresh strawberries during dialysis. As she savors the first fruit, she smiles and tells you she can eat a lot more potassium during dialysis because it won't harm her. What is your appropriate response? (Ans- You explain to Mrs. Boomerstein that the potassium in food eaten during dialysis is not dialyzed off. To prevent the formation of aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms, what should be practiced? (Ans- Good needle site rotation and complete needle site clotting techniques The rope ladder cannulation method allows cannulation sites to heal and increases the longevity of the access. How long does it take a cannulation site to heal? (Ans- 2 weeksWhat is the primary reason the patient should be in a comfortable supine position when you perform pre-dialysis CVC care? (Ans- The supine position increases pressure within central veins and diminishes the risk of an air embolism