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Final Exam DaVita (RN) questions and answers latest 2023 When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD HTN Knowing what caused your patient's C...

PMLS 2 CH 9 TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025 Result of a test is compromised when those are not followed during pre-analytical phase: - ANSWERS•collection procedures •storage •processing •transporting protocol approximately 48% to 68% - ANSWERSLaboraty error /mishandling Routine Handling - ANSWERS Mixing tubes by inversion usually between 3 to 10 transported with the stopper Specimens should be transported with the stopper to: - ANSWERS1)avoid contact between...

PCT Certification Exam - ONLINE Exam Questions And Answers All Correct A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers D. the patient's skin was flushed - ANS B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84...

NHA Phlebotomy Certification EXAM Graded A+ 1. Semen Transport Temperature: - 36-38 degrees C. 2. Ammonia Specimen Handling: - Place specimen in an ice water slurry or cup of ice. 3. Arterial Blood Gases: - Must be placed on ice within 30 minutes after collection. Blood Collection Procedures and Consent 1. Grossly Hemolyzed Specimen: - Caused by incorrect needle gauge. 2. Phlebotomist's Actions After Seizure During Draw: - Discontinue the draw. 3. Implied Consent: - Indicated...

A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers D. the patient's skin was flushed - ANSWER B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers A PCT is caring for a patie...

PCT Certification Exam - ONLINE A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers D. the patient's skin was flushed B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers A PCT is...

A patient care technician is taking a patient's pulse oximetry reading. The technician cannot get the reading to appear on the monitor. Which of the following could be the cause? A. the patient is running a fever B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers C. the patient was elevated in semi-fowlers D. the patient's skin was flushed - Answer B. the patient has a blood pressure of 84/62 mm Hg with cold hands and fingers A PCT is caring for a patient ...

a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? temperature 38.5 c (100....

RPT Exam Study Guide Areas from which blood should not be collected include all the following with the exception of - A basilic vein An anticoagulant is used when collecting a sample from a blood glucose test because its ability to inhibit glycolysis. What colored stopper would be found on an evacuated blood collection tube used for this purpose? - Light gray top The anticoagulant heparin is used in tubes with tops of what color? - Green Which of the following would be the very fi...

PCT NHA 2021 Review Questions & Answers, Graded A. Proven pass rate. What can be used to clean inanimate objects? - -Disinfectants What should you do when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair? - -Move patient to side of bed Where is urine Intake and Output documented? - -Flow sheet Which is a noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin and hematocrit in tissue? - -Pulse oximetry After a patient was given pain meds she tells you she is still having ...