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CCHT DAVITA actual exam with complete and correct answers 2024/2025 the function unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the - CORRECT ANSWER-nephron the leading cause of chronic kidney disease for adults in the united states: - CORRECT ANSWER-diabetes a nephron is made up - CORRECT ANSWER-a glomerulus and a tubule system which of the following is not a symptom of uremia - CORRECT ANSWER-elevated hematocrit Mrs. smith's dry weight is 62 kg. her pret...

Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor -check dialysate connections, bleach machine what is an appropriate interventions with an air/foam detector a...

what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? - not waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP what factors influence "V" in Kt/v - accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? - they are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450 what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? - if pt wants off early, still draw the labs and ...

Water and dialysate cultures are drawn every month in the dialysis unit to monitor - bacteria and endotoxins what problems will cause a more positive (less negative) pre-pump arterial pressure. - blockage of arterial blood flow from the vascular access. what is the most likely reason for a blood leak detector alarm during recirculation - -air bubbles in the dialysate, dirty sensor -check dialysate connections, bleach machine

Per Davita policy, fever and chills is defined as a. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F with symptoms b. Any temperature greater than 99°F or increase over baseline of 1°F without symptoms c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F with symptoms d. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F without symptoms - Answer- c. Any temperature greater than 100°F or increase over baseline of 2°F with sympt...

DaVita Study Test Module 2 Q&A 100% Correct 2023 solution Documentation & Flow Sheet Review: Are all pre-treatment data machine set up parameters required to be entered into the IT Clinical System before the treatments starts? - CORRECT ANS - Yes Documentation & Flow Sheet Review: When is a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? - CORRECT ANS - -When it’s mandated by the state -Abnormal findings -Pt. reports unusual symptoms to the nurse prior to treatment in...

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DaVita PCT Training Exam (Final Exam for STAR Program) with Complete Solutions DaVita PCT Training Exam (Final Exam for STAR Program) with Complete Solutions What is adequacy? - ANSWER--How well dialysis tx is working -measured by green post BUN lab - Kt/V goal is 1.2 or 65% What affects Kt/V? - ANSWER-- time of tx -frequency of tx -increasing BFR and DFR increase Kt/V Needle gauge sizes vs. BFR - ANSWER-- 17g=200-250 - 16g = 250-350 - 15g = 350-450 - 14g = 450 and ^ procedu...

Ultrafiltration is defined as: - Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is this important? - Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys. ***The underlying cause of prerenal kidney failure is hypovolemia or poor perfusion. Care must be taken to understa...