DAVITA STAR EXAM STUDY SHEET COMPLETE QUESTIONS ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Question:
what factors influence "V" in Kt/v
Answer:
accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation
Question:
what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates?
Answer:
they are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450
Question:
what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw?
Answer:
if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt
runs full tx to show pt difference
Question:
what lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V
Answer:
not waiting the full 15 seconds
Question:
,What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients?
Answer:
keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
Question:
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs?
Answer:
follow P&P b/c the risk of infection is so high
Question:
Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal failure?
Answer:
we need to know about possible problems during data collection and assessment
Question:
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation?
Answer:
assessment of pt if any abnormal findings or if the pt is in an acute condition
Question:
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size
Answer:
loose BP--> high reading tight BP --> low reading
Question:
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the machine?
, Answer:
it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Question:
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record?
Answer:
it provides data for continuity and planning of care
Question:
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place?
Answer:
collection: before tx assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
Question:
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed?
Answer:
post treatment-- not before treatment or when they are disconnected
Question:
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation
Answer:
can open attack on your care
Question:
What are the six items needed in charting meds?
Answer:
Question:
what factors influence "V" in Kt/v
Answer:
accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation
Question:
what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates?
Answer:
they are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450
Question:
what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw?
Answer:
if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt
runs full tx to show pt difference
Question:
what lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V
Answer:
not waiting the full 15 seconds
Question:
,What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients?
Answer:
keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
Question:
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs?
Answer:
follow P&P b/c the risk of infection is so high
Question:
Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal failure?
Answer:
we need to know about possible problems during data collection and assessment
Question:
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation?
Answer:
assessment of pt if any abnormal findings or if the pt is in an acute condition
Question:
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size
Answer:
loose BP--> high reading tight BP --> low reading
Question:
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the machine?
, Answer:
it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Question:
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record?
Answer:
it provides data for continuity and planning of care
Question:
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place?
Answer:
collection: before tx assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
Question:
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed?
Answer:
post treatment-- not before treatment or when they are disconnected
Question:
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation
Answer:
can open attack on your care
Question:
What are the six items needed in charting meds?
Answer:
