DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
ANS bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. -
ANS blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - ANS -air
bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - ANS look at circuit
for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANS Kinking of the arterial
blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will -
ANS decrease
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, what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - ANS when the
dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is - ANS Fa or
designee
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 - ANS both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event
of a power failure ? - ANS remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANS phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and
Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANS low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - ANS with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is - ANS ability to obtain, read, understand, and use
healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for
treatment
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AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
ANS bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. -
ANS blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - ANS -air
bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - ANS look at circuit
for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANS Kinking of the arterial
blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will -
ANS decrease
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - ANS when the
dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.
the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific
emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is - ANS Fa or
designee
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 - ANS both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event
of a power failure ? - ANS remove the venous line for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and
Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANS phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and
Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANS low protein intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When
is the best time to take them ? - ANS with meal
The definition of Health Literacy is - ANS ability to obtain, read, understand, and use
healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for
treatment
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