Davita PCT Final Exam Complete Study Guide
2026/ 2027 with Practice Questions and
Solutions
1. The primary role of a PCT at DaVita is to:
A. Prescribe medications
B. Perform dialysis-related patient care
C. Diagnose renal disease
D. Adjust physician orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCTs provide direct dialysis care under RN supervision.
2. Which task is within the PCT scope of practice?
A. Developing care plans
B. Initiating dialysis treatment
C. Prescribing dialysate
D. Interpreting lab results
Correct Answer: B
3. Patient identification before treatment requires:
A. Name only
B. Medical record number only
C. Two identifiers
D. Face recognition
Correct Answer: C
4. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Rushing treatment
B. Ignoring patient concerns
C. Explaining procedures clearly
D. Limiting communication
,Correct Answer: C
5. Which vital sign is MOST critical before dialysis?
A. Temperature
B. Blood pressure
C. Pulse oximetry
D. Pain score
Correct Answer: B
6. Hypotension during dialysis is indicated by:
A. Increased BP
B. Dizziness and nausea
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
Correct Answer: B
7. The PCT should report abnormal findings to the:
A. Dietitian
B. Social worker
C. RN immediately
D. Biomedical technician
Correct Answer: C
8. Infection control is important because dialysis patients are:
A. Healthy
B. Immunocompromised
C. Young
D. Dehydrated
Correct Answer: B
9. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A. Only after patient care
, B. Only before patient care
C. Before and after patient contact
D. At end of shift
Correct Answer: C
10. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:
A. Gloves only
B. Masks only
C. Gloves, gown, mask, face shield
D. Shoes
Correct Answer: C
11. A patient refuses treatment. The PCT should:
A. Force treatment
B. Ignore refusal
C. Notify the RN
D. Discharge patient
Correct Answer: C
12. HIPAA protects patient:
A. Diagnosis
B. Privacy and confidentiality
C. Insurance status
D. Treatment schedule
Correct Answer: B
13. Which action violates patient rights?
A. Explaining procedures
B. Maintaining privacy
C. Discussing patient info publicly
D. Answering questions
Correct Answer: C
2026/ 2027 with Practice Questions and
Solutions
1. The primary role of a PCT at DaVita is to:
A. Prescribe medications
B. Perform dialysis-related patient care
C. Diagnose renal disease
D. Adjust physician orders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCTs provide direct dialysis care under RN supervision.
2. Which task is within the PCT scope of practice?
A. Developing care plans
B. Initiating dialysis treatment
C. Prescribing dialysate
D. Interpreting lab results
Correct Answer: B
3. Patient identification before treatment requires:
A. Name only
B. Medical record number only
C. Two identifiers
D. Face recognition
Correct Answer: C
4. Which action best demonstrates patient-centered care?
A. Rushing treatment
B. Ignoring patient concerns
C. Explaining procedures clearly
D. Limiting communication
,Correct Answer: C
5. Which vital sign is MOST critical before dialysis?
A. Temperature
B. Blood pressure
C. Pulse oximetry
D. Pain score
Correct Answer: B
6. Hypotension during dialysis is indicated by:
A. Increased BP
B. Dizziness and nausea
C. Weight gain
D. Hypertension
Correct Answer: B
7. The PCT should report abnormal findings to the:
A. Dietitian
B. Social worker
C. RN immediately
D. Biomedical technician
Correct Answer: C
8. Infection control is important because dialysis patients are:
A. Healthy
B. Immunocompromised
C. Young
D. Dehydrated
Correct Answer: B
9. Hand hygiene should be performed:
A. Only after patient care
, B. Only before patient care
C. Before and after patient contact
D. At end of shift
Correct Answer: C
10. Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes:
A. Gloves only
B. Masks only
C. Gloves, gown, mask, face shield
D. Shoes
Correct Answer: C
11. A patient refuses treatment. The PCT should:
A. Force treatment
B. Ignore refusal
C. Notify the RN
D. Discharge patient
Correct Answer: C
12. HIPAA protects patient:
A. Diagnosis
B. Privacy and confidentiality
C. Insurance status
D. Treatment schedule
Correct Answer: B
13. Which action violates patient rights?
A. Explaining procedures
B. Maintaining privacy
C. Discussing patient info publicly
D. Answering questions
Correct Answer: C
