DAVITA EXAM MODULE 2 (2024-2025)WITH
ANSWERS
How to calculate Interdialytic weight gain (IDWG)? -
<<aNSWERS>>>pre weight - last post weight = IDWG
UF goal calculation - <<aNSWERS>>>pre weight - target
weight + prime and rinseback + oral intake / infusions
Considerations for cannulation
Maturation- - <<aNSWERS>>>6-8weeks
Use of one needle - <<aNSWERS>>>If MD orders 1 needle it
is to be used for the Arterial flow.
Distance from anastomosis and between needles? -
<<aNSWERS>>>1.5 inches apart
Use of clamps? - <<aNSWERS>>>MD order, does not leave
on for more than 20 minutes, may clot the access
Use of Hemostatic sponges - <<aNSWERS>>>-Require MD
order, must be removed and sterile gauze applied prior to d/c
from clinic, needs an RN assessment and documentation.
Vascular access complications (BESTIPS) -
<<aNSWERS>>>B: Bleeding
E: Erosion
, DAVITA EXAM MODULE 2 (2024-2025)WITH
ANSWERS
S: Stenosis
T: Thrombosis
I: Infection
P: Pseudoaneurysms / aneurysms
S: Steal syndrome
Labs
PPE Requirements - <<aNSWERS>>>Universal precautions
are required, gloves, gown, and face protection
Successful lab draws (5 rights) - <<aNSWERS>>>Right
Requisition
Right label
Right patient
Right tube
Right collection date
Processing clotting time? - <<aNSWERS>>>30 mins
Rules for spinning samples - <<aNSWERS>>>only spin tubes
of same kind, size, and fill level and should be placed
opposite of each other
ANSWERS
How to calculate Interdialytic weight gain (IDWG)? -
<<aNSWERS>>>pre weight - last post weight = IDWG
UF goal calculation - <<aNSWERS>>>pre weight - target
weight + prime and rinseback + oral intake / infusions
Considerations for cannulation
Maturation- - <<aNSWERS>>>6-8weeks
Use of one needle - <<aNSWERS>>>If MD orders 1 needle it
is to be used for the Arterial flow.
Distance from anastomosis and between needles? -
<<aNSWERS>>>1.5 inches apart
Use of clamps? - <<aNSWERS>>>MD order, does not leave
on for more than 20 minutes, may clot the access
Use of Hemostatic sponges - <<aNSWERS>>>-Require MD
order, must be removed and sterile gauze applied prior to d/c
from clinic, needs an RN assessment and documentation.
Vascular access complications (BESTIPS) -
<<aNSWERS>>>B: Bleeding
E: Erosion
, DAVITA EXAM MODULE 2 (2024-2025)WITH
ANSWERS
S: Stenosis
T: Thrombosis
I: Infection
P: Pseudoaneurysms / aneurysms
S: Steal syndrome
Labs
PPE Requirements - <<aNSWERS>>>Universal precautions
are required, gloves, gown, and face protection
Successful lab draws (5 rights) - <<aNSWERS>>>Right
Requisition
Right label
Right patient
Right tube
Right collection date
Processing clotting time? - <<aNSWERS>>>30 mins
Rules for spinning samples - <<aNSWERS>>>only spin tubes
of same kind, size, and fill level and should be placed
opposite of each other
