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DaVita Final Exam 100 Questions & Answers (Latest Version) – Complete Hemodialysis Test Bank & Study Guide with Verified Solutions

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Pass your DaVita Final Exam with confidence using this comprehensive, 100-question practice test bank with 100% verified correct answers. Designed specifically for Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and Dialysis Nurses, this study guide covers all essential hemodialysis principles, clinical protocols, machine operation, safety standards, and patient care procedures required by DaVita and CMS guidelines.

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Educational tips for auditory learners include:

A) Using word associations and mnemonics

B) Providing loud background music of the patient's choice

C) Incorporating the patient's secondary learning style

D) Minimizing use of written materials ~Correct answer ~A) Using word associations and mnemonics



The definition of Health Literacy includes:

A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health information

B) The degree to which individuals are knowledgeable in medical terminology

C) The degree to which individuals can perform appropriate self-care

D) The degree to which individuals understand their rights as healthcare consumers ~Correct answer
~A) The degree to which individuals understand basic health information



Ultrafiltration is defined as:

A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid

B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure

C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentrate

D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration
~Correct answer ~B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure



Diffusion is defined as:

A) Solutes are dragged across the semipermeable membrane along with fluid

B) Controlled fluid removal by manipulation of hydrostatic pressure

,C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower solute concentrate

D) Fluids move from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration
~Correct answer ~C) Particles move from an area of higher solute concentration to an area of lower
solute concentrate



Waiting only 5 seconds between lowering the blood pump speed and drawing the post-treatment blood
sample would:

A) Cause the Kt/V reading to be falsely low

B) Have no effect on the Kt/V reading

C) Cause the Kt/V reading to be either falsely too high or low

D) Cause the Kt/V reading to be falsely high ~Correct answer ~D) Cause the Kt/V reading to be falsely
high



The nephrologist orders a BFR of 300 for a patient with a two-month-old AV fistula. What needle gauge
would be appropriate for this BFR?

A) 17 gauge

B) 16 gauge

C) 15 gauge

D) 14 gauge ~Correct answer ~B) 16 gauge (250-350 BFR)



Which of the following factors would influence the V of the Kt/V formula?

A) Treatment time

B) UF Goal

C) Adequate antioagolation

D) Amputation factor ~Correct answer ~D) Amputation factor

, A patient with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) dialyzes in the out-patient facility. In regards to the patient's
target weight, why is being "wet" better than being too "dry"

A) Being wet stimulates the kidneys to make urine

B) Being wet helps avoid hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes

C) Being above target weight is of little concern as kidney function is expected to return

D) Being too dry can lead to inappropriate waste removal ~Correct answer ~B) Being wet helps avoid
hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes



Knowing what caused your patients renal failure

A) Is not necessary because it does not affect the dialysis treatment itself

B) Is only important if the underlying disease cause additional health problems

C) Is important to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessment

D) Is recommended to decide on the best treatment modality for the patient ~Correct answer ~C) Is
important to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessment



Intradialytic hypotension

A) Is common during the hemodialysis treatment and can easily be corrected with saline infusion

B) Is only of concern if it happens on a regular basis, e.g. once every treatment

C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue perfusion of vital organs and organ injury

D) Has no adverse effects unless the systolic blood pressure drops below 60 mmHg ~Correct answer
~C) Can have many adverse effects including impaired tissue perfusion of vital organs and organ injury



A recommended intervention for muscle cramps is:

A) Discontinuing the treatment if less than 15 minutes of treatment time remain

B) Turning the UFR off

C) Advising the patient to bring and use a heating pad

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