WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● what role does davitas policy and procedure play Answer: -standard
of care
-best demonstrated practice (BDP
-prima facie evidence (at first sight)
● what are the risks of doing it your way Answer: -negligence
-proximate cause
-damages ($)
● 4 reasons for documentation Answer: - proof that care was rendered
- provides continuity
- permanent legal record
-communication tool
● 6 occurrences when to chart? Answer: 1. baseline assessment change
2. change in condition
3. procedure or treatment
4.medication and response
, 5.patient teaching
6. care plan review and interventions
● What does smart communication stand for? Answer: S - simple
M - meaningful
A - actual
R - read
T - teach
● What is the difference between data collection and assessment - who
does what? Answer: RNs do the assessments while PCTs or LVNs do
the data collection part.
● What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation?
Answer: Assessment: Listening to lung sounds and edema number scale
● What is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation? Answer:
Machine setup, pre-treatment vitals, any concerns or changes in patient
by asking them
● When should pre-treatment data collection/assessment be
documented? AKI PT? Answer: Data collection: Prior to TX
Assessment: within 1 hour of TX initiation
AKI PT: Prior to TX