DaVita PCT Exam Latest Complete Solution

DaVita PCT Exam Latest Complete Solution What is important when monitoring weight and BP for acute patients? - CORRECT ANS - keep patients wet to avoid hypotensive episodes What do you need to consider in regards to acute patents vascular access? - CORRECT ANS - Usually have a CVC - follow policy and procedure to prevent infections Why it is important to know what caused your patient's CKD? - CORRECT ANS - to inquire about possible problems during data collection and assessments Kt/V: What is K? - CORRECT ANS - clearance of urea What treatment factors decrease K? - CORRECT ANS - not waiting 3-5 minutes after giving heparin with treatment initiation to prevent clotting What factors influence V (volume)? - CORRECT ANS - sex, age, weight, height, amputations Needle gauge and suggested BFR - CORRECT ANS - 17: 200-250 16: 250-350 15: 350-450 14: >450 What do you do if a patient wants to get off early? - CORRECT ANS - educate and document, still draw lab on habitual patients, MUST NOTIFY NURSE Lab draw mistakes that would falsely increase Kt/V - CORRECT ANS - not waiting the full 15 seconds to draw the BUN What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? - CORRECT ANS - DATA COLLECTION Squeezing the BP cuff can damage the machine: T/F - CORRECT ANS - True 4 reasons we document in the medical record - CORRECT ANS - 1. proof that care was rendered 2. provides data continuity and planning of patient care 3. permanent legal record 4. communication tool