PCT FINAL EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula ✔Correct Answer-Shortened treatment tkme
Poor wound healing is directly related to ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate protein intake
Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding ✔Correct Answer-BP systolic
greater than 140 or less than 90
What factor would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate anti coagulation
Documentation in the medical record ✔Correct Answer-Provides data for the continuity and planning of
patient care
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral & Bone Disorder
(MBD) is treated with ✔Correct Answer-Phosphate binders, vitamin D, and Calcitriol
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation ✔Correct Answer-Air
bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
The person responsible for implementation, adherence and training of the facility ✔Correct Answer-The FA
Administration of normal saline ✔Correct Answer-The teammate must remain with the PT to monitor the
process until administration is complete and lines are secure
The dialysis team prevents additional blood loss by ✔Correct Answer-providing appropiate heparin dose per
physician order using good cannulation and proper rinseback after tx.
The psychological assessment completed by the social worker ✔Correct Answer-Is completed initially and
annually
Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in the event of an
emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are unable to ✔Correct Answer-Both
B and C
complete the emergency take off procedure
Evacuate in safe and timely manner due to impairment
Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are transmitted in healthcare settings
including dialysis centers? ✔Correct Answer-Contact transmission
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is ✔Correct Answer-Turning the ultrafiltration (UFR) off.
A patient target weight is ✔Correct Answer-Both
Prescribed and determined by physician order
Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
What complication would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine ✔Correct Answer-Hemolysis
How do you verify that the patient is stable and safe for discharge after treatment ✔Correct Answer-All
, Evaluate the effectiveness of the TX by comparing post and pre data
PCTs notify RN if there are any unusual findings
Nurses perform a post TX assessment as required
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare? ✔Correct Answer-It is the single most important
intervention in preventing Healthcare Associated Infections HAI
Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis ✔Correct Answer-Cherry red
colored blood in the Venus line
Knowing what caused your patient's renal failure ✔Correct Answer-Is important to inquire about possible
problems during data collection and assessment
To assist in survey readiness you should ✔Correct Answer-All
Stay current and follow policies and procedures
Assist with internal audits
Maintain a culture of safety
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved ✔Correct Answer-all of the above
Through managing individual PT first and allowing scores to follow
Through knowing each team members role in improving DQI score
Through the use of continuous quality improvement CQI process to held identify trends and make
improvements
Ultrafiltration is described as ✔Correct Answer-Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
Water and dialysis cultures are drawn every month in a dialysis unit to monitor ✔Correct Answer-Bacteria and
endotoxins
Your immediate intervention for a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction is ✔Correct Answer-
Discontinue the suspected therapy, stop the blood pump, do not return the blood
Water treatment is needed in the dialysis setting to ✔Correct Answer-Provide patient safety and prevent
equipment damage
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the TMP will ✔Correct Answer-decrease
The max UF rate should not exceed ___ because it may lead to hypotension episodes which increases to
✔Correct Answer-13 ml/kg/hr
The excretory function of the kidneys include ✔Correct Answer-Fluid balance, electrolyte balance, waste
removal, acid/base balance
What type of blood/dialysate flow within the dialyzer increases the rate of diffusion providing optimal dialysis for
patients ✔Correct Answer-counter current flow
The nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your patient. You would expect the physician order to also
include ✔Correct Answer-15 G needles
What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event of a power
failure ✔Correct Answer-Remove the venous line from the line clamp
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
What factor would influence the "t" of the Kt/V formula ✔Correct Answer-Shortened treatment tkme
Poor wound healing is directly related to ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate protein intake
Standing post-treatment BP reading of _____ is considered an abnormal finding ✔Correct Answer-BP systolic
greater than 140 or less than 90
What factor would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula ✔Correct Answer-Inadequate anti coagulation
Documentation in the medical record ✔Correct Answer-Provides data for the continuity and planning of
patient care
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral & Bone Disorder
(MBD) is treated with ✔Correct Answer-Phosphate binders, vitamin D, and Calcitriol
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation ✔Correct Answer-Air
bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
The person responsible for implementation, adherence and training of the facility ✔Correct Answer-The FA
Administration of normal saline ✔Correct Answer-The teammate must remain with the PT to monitor the
process until administration is complete and lines are secure
The dialysis team prevents additional blood loss by ✔Correct Answer-providing appropiate heparin dose per
physician order using good cannulation and proper rinseback after tx.
The psychological assessment completed by the social worker ✔Correct Answer-Is completed initially and
annually
Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in the event of an
emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are unable to ✔Correct Answer-Both
B and C
complete the emergency take off procedure
Evacuate in safe and timely manner due to impairment
Per the CDC, which is the most important route by which pathogens are transmitted in healthcare settings
including dialysis centers? ✔Correct Answer-Contact transmission
A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is ✔Correct Answer-Turning the ultrafiltration (UFR) off.
A patient target weight is ✔Correct Answer-Both
Prescribed and determined by physician order
Modified by physician based on patient tolerance
What complication would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine ✔Correct Answer-Hemolysis
How do you verify that the patient is stable and safe for discharge after treatment ✔Correct Answer-All
, Evaluate the effectiveness of the TX by comparing post and pre data
PCTs notify RN if there are any unusual findings
Nurses perform a post TX assessment as required
Why is meticulous hand hygiene so important in healthcare? ✔Correct Answer-It is the single most important
intervention in preventing Healthcare Associated Infections HAI
Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis ✔Correct Answer-Cherry red
colored blood in the Venus line
Knowing what caused your patient's renal failure ✔Correct Answer-Is important to inquire about possible
problems during data collection and assessment
To assist in survey readiness you should ✔Correct Answer-All
Stay current and follow policies and procedures
Assist with internal audits
Maintain a culture of safety
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved ✔Correct Answer-all of the above
Through managing individual PT first and allowing scores to follow
Through knowing each team members role in improving DQI score
Through the use of continuous quality improvement CQI process to held identify trends and make
improvements
Ultrafiltration is described as ✔Correct Answer-Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic
pressure
Water and dialysis cultures are drawn every month in a dialysis unit to monitor ✔Correct Answer-Bacteria and
endotoxins
Your immediate intervention for a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction is ✔Correct Answer-
Discontinue the suspected therapy, stop the blood pump, do not return the blood
Water treatment is needed in the dialysis setting to ✔Correct Answer-Provide patient safety and prevent
equipment damage
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the TMP will ✔Correct Answer-decrease
The max UF rate should not exceed ___ because it may lead to hypotension episodes which increases to
✔Correct Answer-13 ml/kg/hr
The excretory function of the kidneys include ✔Correct Answer-Fluid balance, electrolyte balance, waste
removal, acid/base balance
What type of blood/dialysate flow within the dialyzer increases the rate of diffusion providing optimal dialysis for
patients ✔Correct Answer-counter current flow
The nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your patient. You would expect the physician order to also
include ✔Correct Answer-15 G needles
What is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event of a power
failure ✔Correct Answer-Remove the venous line from the line clamp
