DaVita Study Guide 2022 Module 3 Q&A 100% Correct Latest solution

DaVita Study Guide 2022 Module 3 Q&A 100% Correct Latest solution What are the 3 meds PCTs can administer per DaVita P&P? - CORRECT ANS - saline Heparin Lidocaine What are the 6 items included in documenting administered medications? - CORRECT ANS - time & date Route of administration Reason for giving Medication Dosage Reason for giving Medication dosage Reason for administering Patient response At what time are medications containing a preservative discarded? - CORRECT ANS - 28 days (except when the manufacturer specifies differently such as Epogen MDV at 21 days) What size needle with the appropriate sized syringe should be used when drawing up heparin? - CORRECT ANS - 21g x 1in How long do we wait after administering the heparin loading dose prior to treatment initiation? - CORRECT ANS - 3-5min What is the time frame during which single use medications should be prepared and administered? - CORRECT ANS - 4 hrs (unless your state specifies another time limit) How do you verify your needle is not in the access when administering Lidocaine? - CORRECT ANS - aspiration (pull back) of syringe plunger How do you administer topical anesthetic spray? - CORRECT ANS - wash arm Clean site per P&P Spray for 4-10 sec from a distance of 3-7in Don’t frost the skin = numbing effect occurs with blanching Why would the nephrologist order a formulary exception of Citrasate or CitraPure dialysate concentrate? - CORRECT ANS - to use as part of anticoagulation therapy during the dialysis treatment when heparin is contraindicated