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2025 DAVITA PCT EXAM PRACTICE TEST
BANK WITH 450 PREVIOUSLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
per DaVita policy, fever is defined as - ANSWER-any temp greater than 100 or a baseline increase over 2 WITH symptoms
What are the four consequences of sodium loading during dialysis? - ANSWER- Thirsty Increase Fluid Intake Increased intradialytic weight gain Increased ultrafiltration rate
Davita Quality Index - ANSWER-the purpose of selecting the component measure for DQI is to encourage continuous improvement across a broad range of disease management processes
What are the kidney's endocrine functions? - ANSWER-blood pressure control (Renin) anemia (erythropoiesis) activation of vitamin D3 and Ca Regulation (calcitriol)
a PCT greets a pt who reports feeling short of breath, pt lips are blue-toned. PCT should do what? - ANSWER-not start tx, immediately notify the nurse
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pg. 2 the nephrologist has prescribed a 400 BFR for your pt, you would expect the physician order to also include - ANSWER-15 gauge
Needle gauge and suggested BFR - ANSWER-17: 200-250
16: 250-350
15: 350-450
14: >450
the nephrologist orders a BFR of 450 ml/min with an established AV fistula, what needle gauge? - ANSWER-14 gauge
intrarenal causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) - ANSWER-sepsis, trauma, anaphylaxis, drugs, acute glomerulonephritis
dialysis replaces only _____ percent of normal kidney fxn - ANSWER-15
Cynthia missed her tx on Saturday and will return on Tuesday for her next scheduled tx. She complains of leg weakness. She's given a wheelchair and assessed by a nurse. Which pt complication would the PCT and RN suspect Cynthia is most likely suffering from? - ANSWER-hyperkalemia
Which of the following factors would influence the 't' of the Kt/V formula? - ANSWER-shortened treatment time
which statements is true regarding the "reasonable & prudent" standard of care - ANSWER-when supervising PCTs & other non-licensed personnel, it is the responsibility of the licensed nurse to ensure teammates meet standard of care
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pg. 3 Which statement is true regarding the administration of Normal Saline? - ANSWER-The teammate must remain with the patient to monitor the process until administration is complete and lines are securely clamped
Upon completing machine set up and before treatment initiation it is important to
verify the prescription and machine settings: - ANSWER-both B & C
- To confirm patient's unique prescription parameters are programmed correctly
- To validate that all safety features are enabled, functioning correctly, and within
into the dialysis delivery system (DDS).
acceptable limits.
To assist in survey readiness you should - ANSWER--stay current & follow p&p -assist with internal audits -maintain a culture of safety
What complications would you expect to see if a patient is exposed to chlorine/chloramines? - ANSWER-hemolysis
where is pre-treatment assessment by the RN required? - ANSWER--when is is mandated by state law -when PCT reports abnormal findings -when pt reports unusual symptoms -when nurse or PCT observes unusual behaviors
when a pt is prescribed topical anesthetic spray, the appropriate time to clean the cannulation site is - ANSWER-before applying the spray
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pg. 4 what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation?
- ANSWER-air bubbles in dialysate or a dirty sensor
The maximum UF rate should not exceed ______ because it may lead to hypotensive episodes which increases the risk of organ stunting or mortality - ANSWER-13 mL/kg/hr
In the event of a pt experiencing a seizure, the dialysis tx should be - ANSWER- discontinued if the seizure is severe or if the pt does not response to tx
flipping the arterial vascular access needle - ANSWER-is not recommended or necessary since all arterial needles have a back eye
a surveyor asks you a question, which of the following statements would be a good answer? - ANSWER-i do not know the answer but i will find out
which infectious disease requires frequent handwashing instead of usuing alcohol base hand gels - ANSWER-active C-Diff
the definition of Health Literacy is - ANSWER-the degree to which individuals understand basic health info
intervention for a pt complaining of chest pain includes - ANSWER--decrease BFR to 150 -decrease UFR -take vital signs -administer Rx O2 (nurse)
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