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DAVITA(RN) FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS(100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+
hemodialysis helps normalize body pH through
a. Diffusion of acids from the blood into the dialysate
b. Convection of bicarbonate during backfiltration
c. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood
d. Stimulation of the respiratory system to increase exhalation of acids –
ANSWER- c. Diffusion of bicarbonate from the dialysate into the blood
The excretory function of the kidney is:
a. Erythropoietin production
b. To bind to phosphorus
c. To absorb vitamins
d. To normalize electrolytes – ANSWER- d. To normalize electrolytes
Unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer or state specific
pharmacy regulations, when must medications containing a preservative
be discarded?
a. At 28 days after opening
b. At 25 days after opening
c. At 23 days after opening
d. At 21 days after opening – ANSWER- a. At 28 days after opening
Educational tips for visual learners include
a. Providing soft background music
b. Selecting quiet surroundings
c. Using lively hand gestures when delivering long lectures
d. Allowing plenty of time for the patient to talk – ANSWER- b.
Selecting quiet surroundings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An optimal nutrition status is evidenced by
a. An appropriate amount of energy, ability to sleep well at night, serum
potassium of no greater than 5.5 mEq\/L, and a BUN of 60-80 mg\/dl
b. A 30 minute exercise tolerance, calcium 8.4-10.2 mg\/dl, phosphorus
3-5.5 mg\/dl and PTH intact 150-600 pg\/ml
c. Patient report of feeling well, no excess fluid weight gains, bringing
appropriate snacks to dialysis, and taking phosphate binders with every
meal
d. A stable, desirable target weight, adequate fat stores and muscle mass,
appropriate appetite and intake, and a serum albumin of equal to or
greater than 4 gm\/dl – ANSWER- d. A stable, desirable target weight,
adequate fat stores and muscle mass, appropriate appetite and intake,
and a serum albumin of equal to or greater than 4 gm\/dl
When comparing the FMC dialysis machine’s conductivity reading to
your manual reading, policy states that the difference between these two
readings is to be
a. No greater than +\/- 0.4
b. No greater than +\/- 0.3
c. No greater than +\/- 0.2
d. No greater than +\/- 0.1 – ANSWER- a. No greater than +\/- 0.4
Which statement is true regarding the “Reasonable and Prudent”
Standard of Care?
a. The Standard of Care is based on providing highly specialized care
after a caregiver is certified
b. Caregivers who are doing it “their way” without regard to DaVita
P&P can easily defend their actions in the event of an adverse patient
outcome
c. The Standard of Care only includes actions a nephrology nurse would
do, but not those the nurse would avoid doing
d. When supervising patient care technicians an other non-licensed
personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these
teammates also meet the Standard of Care – ANSWER- d. When
supervising patient care technicians an other non-licensed personnel, it is<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure these teammates also
meet the Standard of Care
What is an important action prior to returning a patient’s blood using the
hand crank in the event of a power failure?
a. Take the patient’s blood pressure
b. Check for a blood leak
c. Place the machine into bypass
d. Remove the venous line from the line clamp – ANSWER- d. Remove
the venous line from the line clamp
The KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality) Rule of 6s
a. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV fistula
b. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV graft
c. Provides guidelines for use of a new AV fistula and a new AV graft
d. Provides guidelines for use of a tunneled CVC – ANSWER- a.
Provides guidelines for use of a new AV fistula
During cannulation of all AV fistulas
a. A tourniquet is to be applied to increase vein engorgement and
stabilize vessel
b. A tourniquet may be applied to increase vein engorgement if deemed
necessary by the cannulator
c. A tourniquet to increase vein engorgement is not necessary if the AVF
is well developed
d. Tourniquets should not be applied to decrease the risk of AVF clotting<\/p>\n\n\n\n