Final Version of Davita Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Final Version of Davita Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? not waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP what factors influence "V" in Kt/v accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? they are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450 what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt runs full tx to show pt difference what lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V not waiting the full 15 seconds What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients? keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs? follow P&P b/c the risk of infection is so high Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal failure? we need to know about possible problems during data collection and assessment What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation? assessment of pt if any abnormal findings or if the pt is in an acute condition what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size loose BP-- high reading tight BP -- low reading why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the machine? it can damage the internal BP mechanism Why is it so important that we document in the medical record? it provides data for continuity and planning of care when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place? collection: before tx assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed? post treatment-- not before treatment or when they are disconnected what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation can open attack on your care What are the six items needed in charting meds? 1. med/dosage 2. date/time 3. route 4. reason (remember this!) 5. pt response 6. signature What are the 5 Ws to be used when completing an AOR? who what when where