DaVita PCT final exam 2026
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1. Renin and EPO secretion and activation of vitamin D are:: Endocrine functions of the
kidneys
2. Ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and sudden
death indicate:: LVH
3. What will increase venous pressure?: Clotting of the venous drip chamber
4. Clamped lines, kink in arterial line, clotting, hypotension, and increased BFR
cause:: a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure
5. Casual contact such as assisting a patient to their treatment chair requires: no
gloves, but hand hygiene is required
6. If a patient gains more than ___ of their target weight, this is considered
EIWGH: 5%
7. When are phosphate binders taken?: With all meals and snacks
8. Fluid electrolyte, acid balance, and waste removal are:: Excretory functions of the kidney
9. When is a pre treatment assessment by the RN required?: New patients, all AKI patients,
Abnormal findings, state regulations, and or an RN initiating treatment
10. What replaces the excretory functions of normalizing electrolytes?: Acid concen-
trate
11. Clotting in a high flux dialyzer will cause what?: Venous pressure to decrease and TMP to
decrease
12. Signs and symptoms of increased potassium:: Extreme muscle weakness & abnormal heart
rhythm
13. Should a Hemostatic sponge go home with a patient?: NO- remove soiled bandages
and replace with sterile dressing
14. Chlorine / Chloramine checks are completed when?: Before using water for the day,
before 1st treatment of the day, and within 4 hrs
15. Once rinse back is complete what should be done before removing venous
needle?: Check the standing blood pressure
16. What is a sign that the topic anesthetic spray is working: The skin blanches
17. Why is it not necessary to flip the arterial needle?: The arterial needle has a back eye
18. What steps are completed for recirculation during treatment interruption (pt
bathroom break): Leave saline line open and Heparin pump on
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19. Why is the patient in a supine position (flat as possible) for cvc care:: Increases
pressure within the central veins and reduces risk of air embolism
20. During cvc care, what is the required length of time to perform the "HUB
SCRUB": 15 seconds
21. Intervention for muscle cramp:: Decrease/ turn off the UF
22. Example of data collection:: bilateral lower extremity edema, rn notified
23. Intervention for a pt experiencing chest pain/ angina:: decrease BFR to 150ml/min
24. Mr Smith is 2.5kg over his tw, prime / rinseback is 400 mls and he is going
to drink 250 mls of coffee. His tx time is 4 hrs. What is his UF goal and hourly
UFR?: UF goal- 3150 mls & UFR- 788 ml/hr
PW-TW + PR/RB + oral intake + additional IV fluids = UFG
25. Complication that requires placing patient in the left side trendelenburg
position?: Air embolism
26. What to do if you suspect a patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?-
: stop the suspected therapy
27. Definition of fever:: Any temp over 100 or a 2 rise over baseline w/ symptoms
-
Abnormal finding: 100 or 2 over baseline
28. Primary device to purify water?: Reverse Osmosis (RO)
29. Indication for discontinuing the treatment for a patient experiencing a
seizure?: Patients hypotension was treated but they are still seizing
30. On a survey a covered access can result in:: An immediate jeopardy
31. When the Patient requires No Heparin:: Clamp and Knot the heparin line
32. When is a Post treatment data collection and assessment performed?: After the
treatment is terminated
33. Documentation in the medical record includes all the following except:: Vendet-
tas, placing blame on others, and personal opinions
34. Abnormal post-treatment blood pressure for a patient who can stand:: -Systolic
>140 or <90, (More than 40 or less 90)
-Diastolic >90 or <50 (More than 90 or less than 50)
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1. Renin and EPO secretion and activation of vitamin D are:: Endocrine functions of the
kidneys
2. Ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and sudden
death indicate:: LVH
3. What will increase venous pressure?: Clotting of the venous drip chamber
4. Clamped lines, kink in arterial line, clotting, hypotension, and increased BFR
cause:: a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure
5. Casual contact such as assisting a patient to their treatment chair requires: no
gloves, but hand hygiene is required
6. If a patient gains more than ___ of their target weight, this is considered
EIWGH: 5%
7. When are phosphate binders taken?: With all meals and snacks
8. Fluid electrolyte, acid balance, and waste removal are:: Excretory functions of the kidney
9. When is a pre treatment assessment by the RN required?: New patients, all AKI patients,
Abnormal findings, state regulations, and or an RN initiating treatment
10. What replaces the excretory functions of normalizing electrolytes?: Acid concen-
trate
11. Clotting in a high flux dialyzer will cause what?: Venous pressure to decrease and TMP to
decrease
12. Signs and symptoms of increased potassium:: Extreme muscle weakness & abnormal heart
rhythm
13. Should a Hemostatic sponge go home with a patient?: NO- remove soiled bandages
and replace with sterile dressing
14. Chlorine / Chloramine checks are completed when?: Before using water for the day,
before 1st treatment of the day, and within 4 hrs
15. Once rinse back is complete what should be done before removing venous
needle?: Check the standing blood pressure
16. What is a sign that the topic anesthetic spray is working: The skin blanches
17. Why is it not necessary to flip the arterial needle?: The arterial needle has a back eye
18. What steps are completed for recirculation during treatment interruption (pt
bathroom break): Leave saline line open and Heparin pump on
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_islufz
19. Why is the patient in a supine position (flat as possible) for cvc care:: Increases
pressure within the central veins and reduces risk of air embolism
20. During cvc care, what is the required length of time to perform the "HUB
SCRUB": 15 seconds
21. Intervention for muscle cramp:: Decrease/ turn off the UF
22. Example of data collection:: bilateral lower extremity edema, rn notified
23. Intervention for a pt experiencing chest pain/ angina:: decrease BFR to 150ml/min
24. Mr Smith is 2.5kg over his tw, prime / rinseback is 400 mls and he is going
to drink 250 mls of coffee. His tx time is 4 hrs. What is his UF goal and hourly
UFR?: UF goal- 3150 mls & UFR- 788 ml/hr
PW-TW + PR/RB + oral intake + additional IV fluids = UFG
25. Complication that requires placing patient in the left side trendelenburg
position?: Air embolism
26. What to do if you suspect a patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?-
: stop the suspected therapy
27. Definition of fever:: Any temp over 100 or a 2 rise over baseline w/ symptoms
-
Abnormal finding: 100 or 2 over baseline
28. Primary device to purify water?: Reverse Osmosis (RO)
29. Indication for discontinuing the treatment for a patient experiencing a
seizure?: Patients hypotension was treated but they are still seizing
30. On a survey a covered access can result in:: An immediate jeopardy
31. When the Patient requires No Heparin:: Clamp and Knot the heparin line
32. When is a Post treatment data collection and assessment performed?: After the
treatment is terminated
33. Documentation in the medical record includes all the following except:: Vendet-
tas, placing blame on others, and personal opinions
34. Abnormal post-treatment blood pressure for a patient who can stand:: -Systolic
>140 or <90, (More than 40 or less 90)
-Diastolic >90 or <50 (More than 90 or less than 50)
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