Rise Final Exam Questions & Answers
2024/2025
You are assisting a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand. Such a casual contact -
ANSWERSDoes not require gloves but you must preform hand hygiene afterwards.
What should be done to the heparin infusion line if a patient does not have hourly heprain prescribed? -
ANSWERSClamp and knot the heparin line
When the lab recieves a laboratory test tube with double labeling: - ANSWERSThe double labeled
specimin will be rejected at the laboratory for patient safety
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - ANSWERSall of the above
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANSWERSKinking of the arterial blood
line between the vascular access and arterial monitor.
If you notice that a patients caretaker is struggling to meet demands of the patients treatment regime
you should - ANSWERSNotify the Social Worker because he/she is there for patients and their families
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 able to -
ANSWERSBoth b and c
B. Complete the emergency takeoff procedure
C. Evacuate in a safe and timely manner
To assist in survey readiness you should - ANSWERSall of the ABOVE:
know and follow policies and procedures
be accountable and take initiatives
live out our Mission and Core Values
, Upon completing machine setup and before treatment initiation it is important to verify the prescription
and machine settings: - ANSWERSBoth B and C
B. To challenge the Nephrologists order
C. To validate that all saftey features are working properly.
What problems will cause a more positive ( less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure? -
ANSWERSArterial needle infiltration
Which of the following factors would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula? - ANSWERSInadequate
anticoagulation
The Pct notes that a patient still has considerable edema in the legs. In addition to informing the nurse
what should the pct document - ANSWERSDocument the noted swelling and that the RN was informed
Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis - ANSWERSCherry red colored
blood in the venous line
V tags cite deiciencies, provide interpretive guidance, and provide a condition that must be met for each
regulation. How can knowledge of V-tags affect the practice of patient care providers? - ANSWERSAll of
the above
Provide patient care within CMS
Understand rationales for specific regulations
Assist in the development of P&Ps
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWERSBacteria
and endotoxins
The nephrologist orders a blood flow rate (BFR) of 450ml/min for a patient with an estabished fistula.
What neede gauge would be appropriate? - ANSWERS15 gauge
2024/2025
You are assisting a patient to step onto the scale by holding the patient's hand. Such a casual contact -
ANSWERSDoes not require gloves but you must preform hand hygiene afterwards.
What should be done to the heparin infusion line if a patient does not have hourly heprain prescribed? -
ANSWERSClamp and knot the heparin line
When the lab recieves a laboratory test tube with double labeling: - ANSWERSThe double labeled
specimin will be rejected at the laboratory for patient safety
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - ANSWERSall of the above
What will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - ANSWERSKinking of the arterial blood
line between the vascular access and arterial monitor.
If you notice that a patients caretaker is struggling to meet demands of the patients treatment regime
you should - ANSWERSNotify the Social Worker because he/she is there for patients and their families
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 able to -
ANSWERSBoth b and c
B. Complete the emergency takeoff procedure
C. Evacuate in a safe and timely manner
To assist in survey readiness you should - ANSWERSall of the ABOVE:
know and follow policies and procedures
be accountable and take initiatives
live out our Mission and Core Values
, Upon completing machine setup and before treatment initiation it is important to verify the prescription
and machine settings: - ANSWERSBoth B and C
B. To challenge the Nephrologists order
C. To validate that all saftey features are working properly.
What problems will cause a more positive ( less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure? -
ANSWERSArterial needle infiltration
Which of the following factors would decrease the K of the Kt/V formula? - ANSWERSInadequate
anticoagulation
The Pct notes that a patient still has considerable edema in the legs. In addition to informing the nurse
what should the pct document - ANSWERSDocument the noted swelling and that the RN was informed
Which of the following may be, but doesn't have to be a sign of hemolysis - ANSWERSCherry red colored
blood in the venous line
V tags cite deiciencies, provide interpretive guidance, and provide a condition that must be met for each
regulation. How can knowledge of V-tags affect the practice of patient care providers? - ANSWERSAll of
the above
Provide patient care within CMS
Understand rationales for specific regulations
Assist in the development of P&Ps
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - ANSWERSBacteria
and endotoxins
The nephrologist orders a blood flow rate (BFR) of 450ml/min for a patient with an estabished fistula.
What neede gauge would be appropriate? - ANSWERS15 gauge
