DAVITA PCT EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS| LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
CORRECT ANSWER- bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial
pressure. - CORRECT ANSWER- blockage of arterial blood flow from the
vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
CORRECT ANSWER- -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? -
CORRECT ANSWER- look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return
blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will -
CORRECT ANSWER- decrease
,what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine -
CORRECT ANSWER- when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no
water acid or bicarb.
the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility
specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures
is - CORRECT ANSWER- Fa or designee
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 unable to - CORRECT ANSWER- both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank
in the event of a power failure ? - CORRECT ANSWER- remove the venous line
for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - CORRECT ANSWER- low protein
intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - CORRECT ANSWER- with
meal
,The definition of Health Literacy is - CORRECT ANSWER- ability to obtain,
read, understand, and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate
health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the
patients treatment regime you should - CORRECT ANSWER- contact social
worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - CORRECT
ANSWER- an evaluation of a person's mental health, social status, and functional
capacity within the communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes : - CORRECT ANSWER- • The Fundamentals:
Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target
Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid Management, Infection
Management, Diabetes Management, Med Management, CVCManagement,
Palliative / EOL Care, Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation,
Depression, Missed Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality,
Hospitalization /Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters
Most • Our patient's health-related Quality of Life
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - CORRECT ANSWER-
encourage continuous improvement across aboard range of disease management
processes (all of the above )
What can be the most likely result if the surveyor sees a patient with a covered
vascular access - CORRECT ANSWER- immediate jeopardy
, A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a
good answer ? - CORRECT ANSWER- I do not know the answer but I will find
out.
Intra-renal causes of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER- Ischemic ATN, Sepsis, SIRS,
Septic Shock, Anaphylaxis Drugs, Goodpasture Syndrome, Acute
Glomerulonephritis, Trauma, Open Heart Surgery
Knowing what caused your patients kidney failure - CORRECT ANSWER- can
cause complications to treatment
A patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the out-patient facility. With regards
to the patients target weight, why is being "wet" better that being too dry? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
The excretory function of the kidneys include - CORRECT ANSWER- remove
access water, urea, and metabolic wastes from the blood.
Acid concentrate replaces the excretory function of normal kidney function by -
CORRECT ANSWER- Hemodialysis removes urea, salts, and excess water from
the blood normalizing electrolytes, removes metabolic acidosis,
Ultrafiltration is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER- controlled fluid removed by
manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
The endocrine functions of the kidneys are - CORRECT ANSWER- Renin and
erythropoietin secretion ,activation of vitamin D
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS| LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor -
CORRECT ANSWER- bacteria and endotoxins
what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial
pressure. - CORRECT ANSWER- blockage of arterial blood flow from the
vascular access.
what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation -
CORRECT ANSWER- -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor
-check dialysate connections, bleach machine
what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? -
CORRECT ANSWER- look at circuit for blood in the system. DO NOT return
blood with air in the system.
what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and
arterial monitor
if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will -
CORRECT ANSWER- decrease
,what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine -
CORRECT ANSWER- when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no
water acid or bicarb.
the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility
specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures
is - CORRECT ANSWER- Fa or designee
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 unable to - CORRECT ANSWER- both b and c
what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank
in the event of a power failure ? - CORRECT ANSWER- remove the venous line
for the line clamp
Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet
Poor wound healing is directly related to - CORRECT ANSWER- low protein
intake
Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being
absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - CORRECT ANSWER- with
meal
,The definition of Health Literacy is - CORRECT ANSWER- ability to obtain,
read, understand, and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate
health decisions and follow instructions for treatment
If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the
patients treatment regime you should - CORRECT ANSWER- contact social
worker
The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - CORRECT
ANSWER- an evaluation of a person's mental health, social status, and functional
capacity within the communityCompeted initially and annually
The Clinical Pyramid includes : - CORRECT ANSWER- • The Fundamentals:
Immunizations, Iron, Dialysis Access, Calcium, Phosphorus, Hb, Kt/V, Target
Weight, Access,PTH, etc.• Complex Programs: Fluid Management, Infection
Management, Diabetes Management, Med Management, CVCManagement,
Palliative / EOL Care, Infection Surveillance, Transition of Care, CKDEducation,
Depression, Missed Treatments, etc.• Measures of Effectiveness • Mortality,
Hospitalization /Re-hospitalization, Patient Experience of Care• What Matters
Most • Our patient's health-related Quality of Life
DaVita Quality Index (DQI) success is achieved - CORRECT ANSWER-
encourage continuous improvement across aboard range of disease management
processes (all of the above )
What can be the most likely result if the surveyor sees a patient with a covered
vascular access - CORRECT ANSWER- immediate jeopardy
, A surveyor asks you a question. Which of the following statements would be a
good answer ? - CORRECT ANSWER- I do not know the answer but I will find
out.
Intra-renal causes of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER- Ischemic ATN, Sepsis, SIRS,
Septic Shock, Anaphylaxis Drugs, Goodpasture Syndrome, Acute
Glomerulonephritis, Trauma, Open Heart Surgery
Knowing what caused your patients kidney failure - CORRECT ANSWER- can
cause complications to treatment
A patient with acute kidney injury dialyzes in the out-patient facility. With regards
to the patients target weight, why is being "wet" better that being too dry? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
The excretory function of the kidneys include - CORRECT ANSWER- remove
access water, urea, and metabolic wastes from the blood.
Acid concentrate replaces the excretory function of normal kidney function by -
CORRECT ANSWER- Hemodialysis removes urea, salts, and excess water from
the blood normalizing electrolytes, removes metabolic acidosis,
Ultrafiltration is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER- controlled fluid removed by
manipulation of hydrostatic pressure
The endocrine functions of the kidneys are - CORRECT ANSWER- Renin and
erythropoietin secretion ,activation of vitamin D
