DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | 2
DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) |
LATEST VERSIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: This comprehensive practice exam is designed to help Patient Care
Technician candidates prepare for the DaVita PCT Final Exam. The questions reflect
actual exam content covering hemodialysis principles, vascular access care, infection
control, water treatment, patient assessment, and emergency protocols. Based on
DaVita Policies & Procedures and CMS guidelines, this resource supports effective exam
preparation with two distinct versions .
PART 1 – VERSION A: QUESTIONS 1–75
Question 1. A PCT is preparing a station for a new patient. After wiping the machine
and chair with an approved disinfectant, what is the NEXT step regarding the machine?
A. Turn on the machine to start self-tests
B. Place a new dialyzer and bloodlines
C. Prime the extracorporeal circuit
D. Perform a machine heat disinfection cycle
Correct Answer: D
,Rationale: According to DaVita policy, after terminal cleaning, the dialysis machine must
undergo a heat disinfection cycle before the next patient use to ensure all internal
pathways are sterile .
Question 2. Which of the following is the MOST effective method to prevent the
transmission of HBV in the dialysis unit?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contacts
B. Vaccination of all susceptible patients and staff
C. Using separate rooms for HBV-positive patients
D. Double-gloving during needle cannulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While isolation and gloving are important, the CDC and DaVita emphasize
vaccination as the single most effective preventive measure against HBV transmission.
All susceptible patients and staff should be vaccinated .
Question 3. How often should a PCT perform a "time-out" prior to initiating dialysis?
A. Once per shift
B. At the start of each patient treatment
C. Only for new patients
D. Weekly during safety huddles
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: A "time-out" is a critical safety check performed immediately before initiating
treatment to verify patient ID, treatment parameters, and access type for every single
patient, every treatment .
Question 4. After cannulating a patient's AV fistula, the PCT notices blood spraying
from the arterial needle site. What is the correct immediate action?
A. Apply direct pressure over the needle hub
B. Remove the needle and apply pressure
C. Continue the treatment as planned
D. Increase the blood flow rate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood spraying indicates the needle has not been properly seated or has
become dislodged. The PCT should apply direct pressure over the needle hub while
maintaining the cannulation .
Question 5. How often should the bicarbonate concentrate jugs be discarded if not
used?
A. Every 24 hours
B. Every 48 hours
C. Every 7 days
D. Every 30 days
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: Bicarbonate is a prime medium for bacterial growth. Opened or mixed jugs
must be discarded within 24 hours according to AAMI standards and DaVita policy .
Question 6. A patient refuses to wear a mask during transport to the dialysis chair.
What should the PCT do?
A. Proceed with treatment as masks are optional
B. Cancel the treatment and discharge the patient
C. Provide education on infection control and offer a mask
D. Call security to restrain the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient refusal requires respectful education about the rationale (protecting
themselves and others). The PCT should explain the policy and offer a mask .
Question 7. How often should masks be changed during continuous use in a dialysis
facility?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every 4 hours or when soiled/damp
C. Every 6 hours
D. Only if sprayed with blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Masks lose efficacy when moist. AAMI/CDC recommends changing masks
every 4 hours during continuous use, or immediately if soiled or wet .
DIFFERENT VERSIONS | ALL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED A+) |
LATEST VERSIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE: This comprehensive practice exam is designed to help Patient Care
Technician candidates prepare for the DaVita PCT Final Exam. The questions reflect
actual exam content covering hemodialysis principles, vascular access care, infection
control, water treatment, patient assessment, and emergency protocols. Based on
DaVita Policies & Procedures and CMS guidelines, this resource supports effective exam
preparation with two distinct versions .
PART 1 – VERSION A: QUESTIONS 1–75
Question 1. A PCT is preparing a station for a new patient. After wiping the machine
and chair with an approved disinfectant, what is the NEXT step regarding the machine?
A. Turn on the machine to start self-tests
B. Place a new dialyzer and bloodlines
C. Prime the extracorporeal circuit
D. Perform a machine heat disinfection cycle
Correct Answer: D
,Rationale: According to DaVita policy, after terminal cleaning, the dialysis machine must
undergo a heat disinfection cycle before the next patient use to ensure all internal
pathways are sterile .
Question 2. Which of the following is the MOST effective method to prevent the
transmission of HBV in the dialysis unit?
A. Wearing gloves for all patient contacts
B. Vaccination of all susceptible patients and staff
C. Using separate rooms for HBV-positive patients
D. Double-gloving during needle cannulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While isolation and gloving are important, the CDC and DaVita emphasize
vaccination as the single most effective preventive measure against HBV transmission.
All susceptible patients and staff should be vaccinated .
Question 3. How often should a PCT perform a "time-out" prior to initiating dialysis?
A. Once per shift
B. At the start of each patient treatment
C. Only for new patients
D. Weekly during safety huddles
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: A "time-out" is a critical safety check performed immediately before initiating
treatment to verify patient ID, treatment parameters, and access type for every single
patient, every treatment .
Question 4. After cannulating a patient's AV fistula, the PCT notices blood spraying
from the arterial needle site. What is the correct immediate action?
A. Apply direct pressure over the needle hub
B. Remove the needle and apply pressure
C. Continue the treatment as planned
D. Increase the blood flow rate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood spraying indicates the needle has not been properly seated or has
become dislodged. The PCT should apply direct pressure over the needle hub while
maintaining the cannulation .
Question 5. How often should the bicarbonate concentrate jugs be discarded if not
used?
A. Every 24 hours
B. Every 48 hours
C. Every 7 days
D. Every 30 days
Correct Answer: A
, Rationale: Bicarbonate is a prime medium for bacterial growth. Opened or mixed jugs
must be discarded within 24 hours according to AAMI standards and DaVita policy .
Question 6. A patient refuses to wear a mask during transport to the dialysis chair.
What should the PCT do?
A. Proceed with treatment as masks are optional
B. Cancel the treatment and discharge the patient
C. Provide education on infection control and offer a mask
D. Call security to restrain the patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient refusal requires respectful education about the rationale (protecting
themselves and others). The PCT should explain the policy and offer a mask .
Question 7. How often should masks be changed during continuous use in a dialysis
facility?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every 4 hours or when soiled/damp
C. Every 6 hours
D. Only if sprayed with blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Masks lose efficacy when moist. AAMI/CDC recommends changing masks
every 4 hours during continuous use, or immediately if soiled or wet .
