Laws & Ethics
This ethical principle means a patient has the right to make their own informed healthcare decisions.
What is.... Autonomy
This action should be performed before and after patient contact and is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection.
What is.... hand hygiene?
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
What is... a sphygmomanometer?
What does HIPAA stand for?
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
The root cardio refers to what organ?
What is... the heart?
A PCT knows that a patient is being abused but fails to report the suspected abuse. What professional responsibility has the PCT failed to fulfill?
What is..... the responsibility of a mandated reporter
A PCT is about to perform care where contact with blood is possible. What minimum PPE should be worn to protect the hands?
What are....Gloves?
This device is usually attached to a finger and measures oxygen saturation.
What is....a pulse oximeter?
What three-letter abbreviation refers to information that could be used to identify a patient?
What is... PHI - Protected Health Information?
A patient has hypoglycemia. Use the word parts to determine what the term indicates.
Hypo = below/low, glyc = glucose/sugar, -emia = blood condition → abnormally low blood glucose.
A healthcare worker fails to perform an obligation or duty. What legal term describes this?
What is.... nonfeasance?
A patient is on precautions for an illness that may expose the PCT to infectious droplets. What additional PPE may be required to protect the nose and mouth?
What is...a mask?
According to the provided material, what is the normal adult oxygen saturation range?
What is.... 95%–100%?
A PCT tells a friend about a patient's diagnosis even though the friend is not involved in the patient's care. What patient protection has potentially been violated?
What is... HIPAA/privacy and confidentiality
A patient NG tube, where is the tube located?
What is... In the nose
A competent adult patient says, “I want to leave,” but a healthcare worker physically prevents the patient from leaving without legal authority. What could this be considered?
What is..... false imprisonment?
During patient care, there is a possibility that blood or body fluids could splash into the PCT's face. What additional PPE should be considered?
Eye/face protection, such as goggles or a face shield, along with other appropriate PPE.
What term describes the regularity of a patient's pulse?
What is rhythm?
Name an EHR System
Epic, Cerner, and/or Meditech
What does the word Pallor mean?
What is... the absence of color
A patient asks a PCT, “If you were me, would you have this surgery?” What is the most appropriate response?
The PCT should stay within their scope of practice and refer the patient to the appropriate licensed healthcare provider for medical advice.
A PCT removes contaminated gloves and immediately begins documenting on the computer without cleaning their hands. Identify the infection-control mistake.
The PCT failed to perform hand hygiene after glove removal.
A PCT obtains an oxygen saturation reading that is unexpectedly abnormal. What should the PCT do rather than diagnose the patient?
Verify the reading as appropriate, observe the patient, and promptly report the abnormal finding
An adult patient arrives with their sister. The sister asks the PCT for the patient's test results. Does the sister automatically have the right to receive the information because she came with the patient?
No. The patient's presence with a relative does not automatically authorize disclosure; the PCT must follow the patient's authorization and applicable privacy rules.
Define the following terms:
Post, Pathy, Ostomy, and TID
What is:
Post: After
Pathy: Disease
Ostomy: Opening
TID: Three times per day