Final Exam DaVita (RN) Latest Update Questions and Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ At First Attempt
#1 thing we do - Correct Answer: patient safety
- common routes for CVC infection - Correct Answer: into cath via contact of the
insertion site and via cath lumen- scrub the hub for 60 seconds each limb
- independent nursing functions - Correct Answer: patient care and technical skills
a patient's protein status is affected by nutritional and non-nutritional factors. what can you do to prevent a drop in your patient's albumin? - Correct Answer: prevent HAIs
Acid lasts for how long when opened? - Correct Answer: 30 days
if additives discard after treatment
at what time should the post treatment data collection be completed - Correct Answer: after the treatment has been completed
Bicarb lasts for how long once opened? - Correct Answer: 24 hours
blood pH - Correct Answer: 7.35-7.45
BUN lab draws post dialysis - Correct Answer: turn off or decrease UR to 50
decrease DFR to 300 or place machine in bypass reduce BFR to 100 wait 15 seconds for AVG/AVF and CVC (WAIT 15 seconds!!) Obtain from A Line
Calciphylaxis (soft tissue calcification) is a consequence of which out or range labs? -
Correct Answer: Ca, PTH, Phosphorus
CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following
conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD - Correct Answer: HTN
Conductivity acceptable rrange - Correct Answer: 13-15.5 and +/- 0.4 of the machine
Convetion - Correct Answer: solute being dragged across the semipermeable
membrane
Diffusion - Correct Answer: particles from high to low concentrations
during dialysis, the movement of bicarb from the dialysate into the blood - Correct
Answer: helps normalize body pH 1 / 2
Excess of this electrolyte causes slowing of the hearts electrical system - Correct
Answer: k
fluid overload and HTN lead to LVH, this meCorrect Answer: - Correct Answer: hypotensive episodes are more likely to occur during the dialysis treatment
HD replaces what percent of kidney function - Correct Answer: 15%
heparin is considered what - Correct Answer: systemic
hormone stimulated in bone marrow production - Correct Answer: erythropoeitin
How do phosphate binders work? - Correct Answer: they prevent the phosphorus in
food from being absorbed when taken with meals
How do you identify disinfectant infusion is happening - Correct Answer: burning or pain at that access site
how long do you scrub the hub of a CVC? - Correct Answer: 60 seconds each limb
How long should Vanc be administered? - Correct Answer: over 60 minutes
How much air can cause a patient harm? - Correct Answer: 10mL
How often do you draw Hepatitis B - Correct Answer: draw every 28 days they are
good for 30 days
how often do you rotate sites? - Correct Answer: every 14 days
hypotension - Correct Answer: a drop in BP by 20
decrease in MAP by 10 if pre SBP less than 90 drop of 10 with symptoms
ICEBOAT? - Correct Answer: 2 Identifiers
Consent valid Equipment is functioning Hep B status Orders are complete Access is patent Documentation is timely ? any questions/concerns
if drawing labs during dialysis how do you label them? - Correct Answer: DRAWING DURING DIALYSIS
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