DAVITA RN FINAL EXAM 2026 NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to
monitor - ANSWERS-Bacteria and endotoxins
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure?
- ANSWERS-Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation? - ANSWERS--Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm? -
ANSWERS-Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/
air in the system
,What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANSWERS-
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? - ANSWERS-Decrease
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine? -
ANSWERS-When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not 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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 ? - ANSWERS-Remove the venous line from
the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney
Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANSWERS-Phosphate
binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
, Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANSWERS-Low (albumin) protein
intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - ANSWERS-With a meal
The definition of health Literacy is? - ANSWERS-Ability to obtain, read,
understand and use healthcare information in order to make health decisions
and follow instruction for treatment
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the
patients treatment regimen you should - ANSWERS-Contact social worker
The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker - ANSWERS-an
evaluation of a persons mental health, social status and functional capacity
within the community
The Clinical Pyramid includes: - ANSWERS-The Fundamentals: Immunizations,
Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target Weight, Access,PTH,
etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid Management, Infection Management, Diabetes
Management, Med Management, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care,
Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation, Depression, Missed
Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization /Re-
hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most • Our patient's
health-related Quality of Life
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to
monitor - ANSWERS-Bacteria and endotoxins
What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump arterial pressure?
- ANSWERS-Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during
recirculation? - ANSWERS--Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector alarm? -
ANSWERS-Look at the circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return blood w/
air in the system
,What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANSWERS-
Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial
monitor
If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will? - ANSWERS-Decrease
What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine? -
ANSWERS-When the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is not 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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 ? - ANSWERS-Remove the venous line from
the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney
Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - ANSWERS-Phosphate
binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
, Poor wound healing is directly related to - ANSWERS-Low (albumin) protein
intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - ANSWERS-With a meal
The definition of health Literacy is? - ANSWERS-Ability to obtain, read,
understand and use healthcare information in order to make health decisions
and follow instruction for treatment
If you notice that a patients caregiver is struggling to meet the demands of the
patients treatment regimen you should - ANSWERS-Contact social worker
The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker - ANSWERS-an
evaluation of a persons mental health, social status and functional capacity
within the community
The Clinical Pyramid includes: - ANSWERS-The Fundamentals: Immunizations,
Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target Weight, Access,PTH,
etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid Management, Infection Management, Diabetes
Management, Med Management, CVCManagement, Palliative / EOL Care,
Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation, Depression, Missed
Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality, Hospitalization /Re-
hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters Most • Our patient's
health-related Quality of Life
