Davita Exam Module 2 Exam. | Exam Revision Questions And
Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
The reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology nursing key concepts: (6) - Answer -
-care
which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar
circumstances
-actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions to avoid doing
-nephrology nursing is keyed to this speciality and the skills and knowledge expected of a
nephrology
nurse (priming)
-following standards of care makes the care given defensible and avoids negligence
-when supervising non-licensed, assistive personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse
to
ensure these teammates also meet the standard of care
what role does davitas policy and procedure play - Answer --standard of care
-best demonstrated practice (BDP
-prima facie evidence (at first sight)
what are the risks of doing it your way - Answer --negligence
-proximate cause
-damages ($)
4 reasons for documentation - Answer -- proof that care was rendered
- provides continuity
- permanent legal record
-communication tool
6 occurrences when to chart? - Answer -1. baseline assessment change
2. change in condition
3. procedure or treatment
4.medication and response
, 5.patient teaching
6. care plan review and interventions
What does smart communication stand for? - Answer -S - simple
M - meaningful
A - actual
R - read
T - teach
What is the difference between data collection and assessment - who does what? - Answer -RNs
do the
assessments while PCTs or LVNs do the data collection part.
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? - Answer -Assessment: Listening
to
lung sounds and edema number scale
What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? - Answer -Machine setup, pre-treatment
vitals,
any concerns or changes in patient by asking them
When should pre-treatment data collection/assessment be documented? AKI PT? - Answer -Data
collection: Prior to TX
Assessment: within 1 hour of TX initiation
AKI PT: Prior to TX
Possible consequences of poor/incomplete documentation? - Answer -- open to interpretation
- RN vulnerable to attack on care given (legal)
6 items included in charting med administration - Answer -- Med & Dose
- Date & Time
- Route
- Reason
- Patient response
- Signature of TM administering
How to document late entries? - Answer -- Make appropriate entry ASAP
Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
The reasonable and prudent standard of care for nephrology nursing key concepts: (6) - Answer -
-care
which a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would give under the same or similar
circumstances
-actions a reasonable and prudent nephrology nurse would do, as well as actions to avoid doing
-nephrology nursing is keyed to this speciality and the skills and knowledge expected of a
nephrology
nurse (priming)
-following standards of care makes the care given defensible and avoids negligence
-when supervising non-licensed, assistive personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse
to
ensure these teammates also meet the standard of care
what role does davitas policy and procedure play - Answer --standard of care
-best demonstrated practice (BDP
-prima facie evidence (at first sight)
what are the risks of doing it your way - Answer --negligence
-proximate cause
-damages ($)
4 reasons for documentation - Answer -- proof that care was rendered
- provides continuity
- permanent legal record
-communication tool
6 occurrences when to chart? - Answer -1. baseline assessment change
2. change in condition
3. procedure or treatment
4.medication and response
, 5.patient teaching
6. care plan review and interventions
What does smart communication stand for? - Answer -S - simple
M - meaningful
A - actual
R - read
T - teach
What is the difference between data collection and assessment - who does what? - Answer -RNs
do the
assessments while PCTs or LVNs do the data collection part.
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? - Answer -Assessment: Listening
to
lung sounds and edema number scale
What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? - Answer -Machine setup, pre-treatment
vitals,
any concerns or changes in patient by asking them
When should pre-treatment data collection/assessment be documented? AKI PT? - Answer -Data
collection: Prior to TX
Assessment: within 1 hour of TX initiation
AKI PT: Prior to TX
Possible consequences of poor/incomplete documentation? - Answer -- open to interpretation
- RN vulnerable to attack on care given (legal)
6 items included in charting med administration - Answer -- Med & Dose
- Date & Time
- Route
- Reason
- Patient response
- Signature of TM administering
How to document late entries? - Answer -- Make appropriate entry ASAP
