DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM

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DAVITA PCT FINAL EXAM

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - correct answer- bacteria and endotoxins

what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre- pump arterial pressure. - correct answer- blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access.

what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - correct answer- -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor -check dialysate connections, bleach machine

what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector alarm? - correct answer- look at circuit for blood in the system.DO NOT return blood with air in the system.

what will cause a more negative pre-pump arterial pressure? - correct answer- Kinking of the arterial blood line between the vascular access and arterial monitor 1 / 3

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if clotting occurs in a high flux dialyzer, the transmembrane pressure (TMP) will - correct answer- decrease

what could be the reasons for a conductivity alarm on the dialysis machine - correct answer- when the dialysate is mixed incorrectly or there is no water acid or bicarb.

the person responsible for implementation, adherence, and training of the facility specific emergency management plan (EMP) and applicable policy and procedures is - correct answer- Fa or designee

Teammates MUST be able to readily identify patients who may require additional assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. This will include patients who need help with or are unable to - correct answer- both b and c

what is an important action prior to returning a patients blood using the hand crank in the event of a power failure ? - correct answer- remove the venous line for the line clamp

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Per physician order and based on individual patient needs, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder (MBD) is treated with - correct answer- phosphate binders, Vit D (Hectorol), and Cinacalcet

Poor wound healing is directly related to - correct answer- low protein intake

Phosphate binders are prescribed to prevent phosphorus in meals from being absorbed. When is the best time to take them ? - correct answer- with meal

The definition of Health Literacy is - correct answer- ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information in order to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment

If you notice that a patient's caretaker is struggling to meet the demands of the patients treatment regime you should - correct answer- contact social worker

The Psychosocial Assessment completed by the social worker - correct answer- an evaluation of a person's mental health,

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