GRADED DAVITA PART 3EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GRADED DAVITA PART 3EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Per The centers for disease control prevention, which is the most common factor contributing to bacterial infections in dialysis patients? - The use of catheters in hemolysis You are assisting a patient to step on the scale by holding the patients hand such as casual contact. - Does not require to wear gloves but must preform hand hygiene Per the centers for disease control prevention, which is the most important route by pathogens are transmitted in health care setting including dialysis center - Contact transmission The signs that numbing has taken effect and it is time to stop spraying topical anesthetic on the vascular access cannulation sites is when - You observe blanching of the skin which is the primary device for purifying the water used in dialysis - reverse osmosis what complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine/chloramines - hemolysis cynthia missed treatment on saturday and returns the following tuesday for her next scheduled treatment. She complains of feeling weakness in her legs. David, a PCT gets a wheelchair for her, helps her weigh in, and brings her back for the nurse to assess prior to starting her treatment. Which patient complication would you the PCT and Rn suspect Cynthia is most likely suffering from. - Hyperkalemia In the event of patient experiencing a siezure, the dialysis treatment should be - Discontinue if the seizure is severe or the patient does not respond to treatment Per Davita Policy, fever is defined as - Any temperature greater than 100° F or increase over baseline of 2°F with symptoms Interventions for a patient complaining of chest pain - Decrease blood flow rate, decrease ultrafiltration rate, administer H2O, take vital signs What problem will cause a more positive (less negative) pre pump arterial pressure - Separation of blood tubing from arterial access What is an important action prior to returning patients blood using the hand crank in the event of a power failure ? - Remove the venous line from the clamp line