RN DAVITA EXAM 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS FLUID AND
ELECTROLYTE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
◉ What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump
arterial pressure?
Answer: Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
◉ What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm
during recirculation?
Answer: -Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
◉ What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector
alarm?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular
access and arterial monitor
,◉ If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will?
Answer: Decrease
◉ What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine?
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer: 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 ?
Answer: 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
Answer: Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
◉ Poor wound healing is directly related to
Answer: Low (albumin) protein intake
◉ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals
from being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?
Answer: With a meal
◉ The definition of health Literacy is?
Answer: 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
Answer: Contact social worker
◉ The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS FLUID AND
ELECTROLYTE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK
◉ What problems will cause a more positive (less neg) pre-pump
arterial pressure?
Answer: Blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access
◉ What is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm
during recirculation?
Answer: -Air bubbles in the dialysate
-Check dialysate connections, bleach machine
◉ What is an appropriate intervention with an air/foam detector
alarm?
Answer: 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?
Answer: Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular
access and arterial monitor
,◉ If clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the tmp will?
Answer: Decrease
◉ What could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis
machine?
Answer: 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
Answer: 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
Answer: 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 ?
Answer: 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
Answer: Phosphate binders
Vitamin D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
◉ Poor wound healing is directly related to
Answer: Low (albumin) protein intake
◉ Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals
from being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ?
Answer: With a meal
◉ The definition of health Literacy is?
Answer: 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
Answer: Contact social worker
◉ The psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker
