DAVITA PCT EXAM | NEWEST 2026/2027 | ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK | COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED 150 QUESTIONS
• What complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to
chlorine/chloramines? -✓✓ hemolysis
• where is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? -✓✓ -when is is mandated by
state law
-when PCT reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or PCT observes unusual behaviors
• when a pt is prescribed topical anesthetic spray, the appropriate time to clean the
cannulation site is -✓✓ before applying the spray
• a PCT greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-toned. PCT
should do what? -✓✓ not start tx, immediately notify the nurse
• the nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your pt, you would expect the physician
order to also include -✓✓ 15 gauge
• per DaVita policy, fever is defined as -✓✓ any temp greater than 100 or a baseline
increase over 2 WITH symptoms
• what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation? -✓✓
air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
• which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard of care -✓✓
when supervising PCTs & other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the
licensed nurse to ensure teammates meet standard of care
• The maximum UF rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to hypotensive
episodes which increases the risk of organ stunting or mortality -✓✓ 13 mL/kg/hr
• In the event of a pt experiencing a seizure, the dialysis tx should be -✓✓ discontinued
if the seizure is severe or if the pt does not response to tx
• flipping the arterial vascular access needle -✓✓ is not recommended or necessary
since all arterial needles have a back eye
• a surveyor asks you a question, which of the following statements would be a good
answer? -✓✓ i do not know the answer but i will find out
, • which infectious disease requires frequent handwashing instead of usuing alcohol
base hand gels -✓✓ active C-Diff
• the definition of Health Literacy is -✓✓ the degree to which individuals understand
basic health info
• intervention for a pt complaining of chest pain includes -✓✓ -decrease BFR to 150
-decrease UFR
-take vital signs
-administer Rx O2 (nurse)
• pt tx time is 3 hrs, has a 10oz coffee, has an IV antibiotic 100 ml, prime/rinseback
400ml, pt 2.2 kg over target weight. What is UF goal? -✓✓ 1000 (pre-target +
fluids,prime,rinse / tx time)
• what is one method surveyors use to verify infection control training and education? -
✓✓ documentation of infection control training in teammate file
• upon completing machine set up and before tx initiation it is important to verify the Rx
& machine settings -✓✓ -to confirm pt's unique Rx parameters are programmed
correctly into dialysis delivery system (DDS)
-to validate that all safety features
• the psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker -✓✓ is completed initially
and annually
• what is an important action prior to returning a pt's blood using the hand crank in an
event of a power failure? -✓✓ take pt's BP
• if your facility dialyzes Hepatitis B positive pt's, which assignment would NOT be an
appropriate patient care assignment -✓✓ caring for hep susceptible & those in process
of being vaccinated at same time
• Cynthia missed her tx on Sat and returns Tues for her next scheduled tx. She
complains of leg weakness. She's given a wheelchair and assessed by a nurse. Which
pt complication would the PCT and RN suspect Cynthia is most likely suffering from? -
✓✓ hyperkalemia
• the excretory fxn of the kidneys includes -✓✓ -fluid balance
-electrolyte balance
-waste removal
-acid-base balance
• you are assisting a pt to step onto the scale by holding a pt's hand, such a casual
contact -✓✓ does not require gloves but you must perform hand hygiene after
BANK | COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED 150 QUESTIONS
• What complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to
chlorine/chloramines? -✓✓ hemolysis
• where is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? -✓✓ -when is is mandated by
state law
-when PCT reports abnormal findings
-when pt reports unusual symptoms
-when nurse or PCT observes unusual behaviors
• when a pt is prescribed topical anesthetic spray, the appropriate time to clean the
cannulation site is -✓✓ before applying the spray
• a PCT greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-toned. PCT
should do what? -✓✓ not start tx, immediately notify the nurse
• the nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your pt, you would expect the physician
order to also include -✓✓ 15 gauge
• per DaVita policy, fever is defined as -✓✓ any temp greater than 100 or a baseline
increase over 2 WITH symptoms
• what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation? -✓✓
air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
• which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard of care -✓✓
when supervising PCTs & other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the
licensed nurse to ensure teammates meet standard of care
• The maximum UF rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to hypotensive
episodes which increases the risk of organ stunting or mortality -✓✓ 13 mL/kg/hr
• In the event of a pt experiencing a seizure, the dialysis tx should be -✓✓ discontinued
if the seizure is severe or if the pt does not response to tx
• flipping the arterial vascular access needle -✓✓ is not recommended or necessary
since all arterial needles have a back eye
• a surveyor asks you a question, which of the following statements would be a good
answer? -✓✓ i do not know the answer but i will find out
, • which infectious disease requires frequent handwashing instead of usuing alcohol
base hand gels -✓✓ active C-Diff
• the definition of Health Literacy is -✓✓ the degree to which individuals understand
basic health info
• intervention for a pt complaining of chest pain includes -✓✓ -decrease BFR to 150
-decrease UFR
-take vital signs
-administer Rx O2 (nurse)
• pt tx time is 3 hrs, has a 10oz coffee, has an IV antibiotic 100 ml, prime/rinseback
400ml, pt 2.2 kg over target weight. What is UF goal? -✓✓ 1000 (pre-target +
fluids,prime,rinse / tx time)
• what is one method surveyors use to verify infection control training and education? -
✓✓ documentation of infection control training in teammate file
• upon completing machine set up and before tx initiation it is important to verify the Rx
& machine settings -✓✓ -to confirm pt's unique Rx parameters are programmed
correctly into dialysis delivery system (DDS)
-to validate that all safety features
• the psychosocial assessment completed by the social worker -✓✓ is completed initially
and annually
• what is an important action prior to returning a pt's blood using the hand crank in an
event of a power failure? -✓✓ take pt's BP
• if your facility dialyzes Hepatitis B positive pt's, which assignment would NOT be an
appropriate patient care assignment -✓✓ caring for hep susceptible & those in process
of being vaccinated at same time
• Cynthia missed her tx on Sat and returns Tues for her next scheduled tx. She
complains of leg weakness. She's given a wheelchair and assessed by a nurse. Which
pt complication would the PCT and RN suspect Cynthia is most likely suffering from? -
✓✓ hyperkalemia
• the excretory fxn of the kidneys includes -✓✓ -fluid balance
-electrolyte balance
-waste removal
-acid-base balance
• you are assisting a pt to step onto the scale by holding a pt's hand, such a casual
contact -✓✓ does not require gloves but you must perform hand hygiene after
