DaVita (RN) Final
Exam 2023 With
Answers
Final Version of Davita test
What treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? - CORRECT ANS -not
waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP
What factors influence "V" in Kt/v - CORRECT ANS -accurate data entry by nurses in
snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation
What are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? - CORRECT ANS -they
are inversely related
17g 200-250
15g 250-350
15g 350-400
14 g 400 - 450
What is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? - CORRECT ANS -if pt wants off early,
still draw the labs and educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt runs full
tx to show pt difference
What lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V - CORRECT ANS -not waiting the
full 15 seconds
What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients? - CORRECT ANS -
keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs? - CORRECT ANS -follow P&P b/c
the risk of infection is so high
, Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal failure? - CORRECT
ANS -we need to know about possible problems during data collection and assessment
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation? - CORRECT ANS -assessment of pt if
any abnormal findings or if the pt is in an acute condition
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size - CORRECT ANS -loose BP--> high
reading
tight BP --> low reading
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the machine? - CORRECT
ANS -it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record? - CORRECT ANS -it
provides data for continuity and planning of care
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place? - CORRECT ANS -
collection: before tx
assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed? - CORRECT ANS -
post treatment-- not before treatment or when they are disconnected
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation - CORRECT ANS -
can open attack on your care
What are the six items needed in charting meds? - CORRECT ANS -1. med/dosage
2. date/time
3. route
4. reason (remember this!)
5. pt response
6. signature
What are the 5 Ws to be used when completing an AOR? - CORRECT ANS -who
what
when
where
why
how
What are the 4 consequences of sodium loading during dialysis? - CORRECT ANS -1.
increased thirst
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased intradialytic weight gain = htn
4. increased UFR
Exam 2023 With
Answers
Final Version of Davita test
What treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? - CORRECT ANS -not
waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP
What factors influence "V" in Kt/v - CORRECT ANS -accurate data entry by nurses in
snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation
What are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? - CORRECT ANS -they
are inversely related
17g 200-250
15g 250-350
15g 350-400
14 g 400 - 450
What is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? - CORRECT ANS -if pt wants off early,
still draw the labs and educate patient about the risks. Redraw next time a pt runs full
tx to show pt difference
What lab draw mistakes would falsely increase Kt/V - CORRECT ANS -not waiting the
full 15 seconds
What is important when monitoring weight and BP in AKI patients? - CORRECT ANS -
keep patients wet (hydrated) and avoid hypotensive episodes = cause renal ischemia
What do you need to consider in regards to CVCs? - CORRECT ANS -follow P&P b/c
the risk of infection is so high
, Why is it important to know what caused a patients chronic renal failure? - CORRECT
ANS -we need to know about possible problems during data collection and assessment
What is the role of the PCT prior to tx initiation? - CORRECT ANS -assessment of pt if
any abnormal findings or if the pt is in an acute condition
what happens in the BP cuff is the wrong size - CORRECT ANS -loose BP--> high
reading
tight BP --> low reading
why is it so bad to squeeze the BP cuff if its connected to the machine? - CORRECT
ANS -it can damage the internal BP mechanism
Why is it so important that we document in the medical record? - CORRECT ANS -it
provides data for continuity and planning of care
when do pre-treatment data collection and assessment take place? - CORRECT ANS -
collection: before tx
assessment: w/in 1 hr if pt is stable
when is post-treatment data collection and assessment performed? - CORRECT ANS -
post treatment-- not before treatment or when they are disconnected
what are the consequences of poor or incomplete documentation - CORRECT ANS -
can open attack on your care
What are the six items needed in charting meds? - CORRECT ANS -1. med/dosage
2. date/time
3. route
4. reason (remember this!)
5. pt response
6. signature
What are the 5 Ws to be used when completing an AOR? - CORRECT ANS -who
what
when
where
why
how
What are the 4 consequences of sodium loading during dialysis? - CORRECT ANS -1.
increased thirst
2. increased fluid intake
3. increased intradialytic weight gain = htn
4. increased UFR
