Davita dialysis PCT module 2
questions with complete
verified solutions
The "reasonable and prudent" standard of care for nephrology
nursing key concepts: - answer 1. Care which a nurse would give
under same and similar circumstances
2. Actions a nurse would do and avoid doing
3. follow standard of care
4. responsibility that the nurse ensure teammates have standard of
care
5. skills and knowledge of a nephrology nurse
What role does davits P&P play? - answer 1. provides evidence
based guidance
2. meets CMS conditions for coverage
3. complies with state and federal laws
What are the risks of performing activities your way? - answer It
wont follow P&P and can lead to civil liability and not provide safe
evidence based care
What are four reasons why we document in the medical record? -
answer 1. proof that care was rendered
2. provides data continuity
3. communication tool
4. permanent legal record
, List six occurrences when to document : - answer 1. change from
baseline assessment
2. medications given and pt response
3. change in pt conditions
4. pt teaching
5 procedure and treatment
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 that? - answer Data collection (vital signs) are done by PCT
and assessments (evaluations) are done by RN
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? -
answer To assess the patient prior to initiation of treatment for any
abnormalities or unusual data collection
Is a pre treatment assessment required by a nurse for a CKD
hemodialysis patient ? - answer no
Is a pre treatment assessment required by a nurse for a AKI
hemodialysis patient ? - answer yes
what is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation ? - answer
Data collection and informing the RN of any abnormalities
questions with complete
verified solutions
The "reasonable and prudent" standard of care for nephrology
nursing key concepts: - answer 1. Care which a nurse would give
under same and similar circumstances
2. Actions a nurse would do and avoid doing
3. follow standard of care
4. responsibility that the nurse ensure teammates have standard of
care
5. skills and knowledge of a nephrology nurse
What role does davits P&P play? - answer 1. provides evidence
based guidance
2. meets CMS conditions for coverage
3. complies with state and federal laws
What are the risks of performing activities your way? - answer It
wont follow P&P and can lead to civil liability and not provide safe
evidence based care
What are four reasons why we document in the medical record? -
answer 1. proof that care was rendered
2. provides data continuity
3. communication tool
4. permanent legal record
, List six occurrences when to document : - answer 1. change from
baseline assessment
2. medications given and pt response
3. change in pt conditions
4. pt teaching
5 procedure and treatment
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 that? - answer Data collection (vital signs) are done by PCT
and assessments (evaluations) are done by RN
What is the role of the licensed nurse prior to treatment initiation? -
answer To assess the patient prior to initiation of treatment for any
abnormalities or unusual data collection
Is a pre treatment assessment required by a nurse for a CKD
hemodialysis patient ? - answer no
Is a pre treatment assessment required by a nurse for a AKI
hemodialysis patient ? - answer yes
what is the role of the PCT prior to treatment initiation ? - answer
Data collection and informing the RN of any abnormalities
