DaVita RN (2026) | Exam Prep Questions
and Answers | Graded A+
‣ When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: Answer: It
leads to an increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with
hypertension between treatments and can contribute to headaches after
the treatment
‣ How long before initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial
loading dose of heparin be administered through the venous needle or
venous port of the central venous catheter (CVC) to anticoagulate the
patient? Answer: A minimum of 3-5 minutes prior to treatment initiation
‣ Over-the-counter medications: Answer: Do not require a physician
order but should be approved by the nephrologist
‣ Per DaVita policy, prior to each medication preparation, the
medication preparation surface area: Answer: Is to be disinfected with a
1:100 bleach solution or approved disinfectant
‣ What is NOT an acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility
that cares for patients with Hepatitis B infection (HBV+)? Answer:
Caring for HBV+ and susceptible patients at the same time.
, ‣ What is the policy regarding fingernails? Answer: Fingernail length
should not extend more than 1/4 inch and traditional nail polish that is
not chipped may be worn
‣ Cleaning blood pressure cuffs between patients: Answer: Removes
microorganisms such as MRSA or VRE that may be colonized in a
patient's axillary area
‣ Cleaning and disinfecting priming buckets after each treatment:
Answer: Is required to decrease gram-negative bacterial growth which
may occur in solutions such as water
‣ The foot rest of a patient chair is torn and the inner foam is exposed.
Can it still be used for patient treatments? Answer: No, because the torn
surface no longer allows for effective cleaning and provides a potential
for microbial growth
‣ Attention to infection control, proper hand hygiene, cleaning and
disinfection procedures are of utmost importance in the dialysis setting.
Which of the following statement is true?
A) MRSA bacteria can survive on surfaces, especially plastic and vinyl,
for days
B) Only items taken to a clean dialysis station prior to initiation of a
patient treatment can be returned to a common clean area without being
disinfected
C) If a hemodialysis patient performs self-care at the facility, common
supply carts used to store clean supplies may be placed within the
patient's reach
and Answers | Graded A+
‣ When sodium loading occurs during the dialysis treatment: Answer: It
leads to an increase in thirst and larger fluid weight gains with
hypertension between treatments and can contribute to headaches after
the treatment
‣ How long before initiating the hemodialysis treatment should the initial
loading dose of heparin be administered through the venous needle or
venous port of the central venous catheter (CVC) to anticoagulate the
patient? Answer: A minimum of 3-5 minutes prior to treatment initiation
‣ Over-the-counter medications: Answer: Do not require a physician
order but should be approved by the nephrologist
‣ Per DaVita policy, prior to each medication preparation, the
medication preparation surface area: Answer: Is to be disinfected with a
1:100 bleach solution or approved disinfectant
‣ What is NOT an acceptable assignment for a PCT working in a facility
that cares for patients with Hepatitis B infection (HBV+)? Answer:
Caring for HBV+ and susceptible patients at the same time.
, ‣ What is the policy regarding fingernails? Answer: Fingernail length
should not extend more than 1/4 inch and traditional nail polish that is
not chipped may be worn
‣ Cleaning blood pressure cuffs between patients: Answer: Removes
microorganisms such as MRSA or VRE that may be colonized in a
patient's axillary area
‣ Cleaning and disinfecting priming buckets after each treatment:
Answer: Is required to decrease gram-negative bacterial growth which
may occur in solutions such as water
‣ The foot rest of a patient chair is torn and the inner foam is exposed.
Can it still be used for patient treatments? Answer: No, because the torn
surface no longer allows for effective cleaning and provides a potential
for microbial growth
‣ Attention to infection control, proper hand hygiene, cleaning and
disinfection procedures are of utmost importance in the dialysis setting.
Which of the following statement is true?
A) MRSA bacteria can survive on surfaces, especially plastic and vinyl,
for days
B) Only items taken to a clean dialysis station prior to initiation of a
patient treatment can be returned to a common clean area without being
disinfected
C) If a hemodialysis patient performs self-care at the facility, common
supply carts used to store clean supplies may be placed within the
patient's reach
