Davita Test
Why is monitoring BP and weight closely important with AKI patients? - ANShypovolemia
and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys
Why is it important to know what caused your patients' CKD? - ANSbecause the underlying
disease could cause health complications that can impact the dialysis treatment
Abnormalities in Ca, Phos, PTH and Vit D metabolism with soft tissue calcification and bone
disease - ANSCKD-MBD
Over indulgence causes extreme muscle weakness and an abnormal heart rhythm -
ANShigh potassium foods
Recommended distance between needle tips - ANSat least 1.5 inches apart
Why is good needle site rotation necessary? - ANSto prevent the formation of aneurysms
and psuedoaneuryms
Why is good needle site rotation necessary - ANS
The 3 steps in a complete access assessment - ANSlook, listen, feel
What is caused by over-manipulating or flipping needles? - ANSbleeding from the needle
sites during dialysis
Why do you no longer have to flip needles? - ANSBack eye
What is the NFACT intermediate cannulator? - ANSHas at least 6 months of AV access
cannulation experience and at least 10 successful cannulations on established fistula
Intervention for cramps: - ANSstretching the affected muscle
What position do you put a patient in for an air embolism? - ANSLeft side trendelenburg
What is associated with an increased mortality rate? - ANShypotension during the treatment
Patients who are skipping treatments are at risk for this - ANSDialysis disequilibrium
syndrome
What are symptoms of a disinfectant infusion? - ANSpain at the venous needle site, tingling
around the lips and difficulty breathing
The best way to help patients successfully change behaviors: - ANSinspire change through
support, compassion and empathy
Why is monitoring BP and weight closely important with AKI patients? - ANShypovolemia
and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys
Why is it important to know what caused your patients' CKD? - ANSbecause the underlying
disease could cause health complications that can impact the dialysis treatment
Abnormalities in Ca, Phos, PTH and Vit D metabolism with soft tissue calcification and bone
disease - ANSCKD-MBD
Over indulgence causes extreme muscle weakness and an abnormal heart rhythm -
ANShigh potassium foods
Recommended distance between needle tips - ANSat least 1.5 inches apart
Why is good needle site rotation necessary? - ANSto prevent the formation of aneurysms
and psuedoaneuryms
Why is good needle site rotation necessary - ANS
The 3 steps in a complete access assessment - ANSlook, listen, feel
What is caused by over-manipulating or flipping needles? - ANSbleeding from the needle
sites during dialysis
Why do you no longer have to flip needles? - ANSBack eye
What is the NFACT intermediate cannulator? - ANSHas at least 6 months of AV access
cannulation experience and at least 10 successful cannulations on established fistula
Intervention for cramps: - ANSstretching the affected muscle
What position do you put a patient in for an air embolism? - ANSLeft side trendelenburg
What is associated with an increased mortality rate? - ANShypotension during the treatment
Patients who are skipping treatments are at risk for this - ANSDialysis disequilibrium
syndrome
What are symptoms of a disinfectant infusion? - ANSpain at the venous needle site, tingling
around the lips and difficulty breathing
The best way to help patients successfully change behaviors: - ANSinspire change through
support, compassion and empathy
