Professionalism
What is professionalism
What is...
The skill, good judgment, and polite behavior expected from a person trained to do a job well
What is HIPAA?
What is...
A law in place to protect patient privacy
What does the suffix -Algia mean?
What is...
Pain
What are the duties of a PCT?
What is...
Vital sings, assisting with ADLs, and anything else thar fall under the basic needs of any patient
What are the colors of the following wristbands?
Patient ID, DNR, Allergy, Limb Alert, Fall Risk
What is...
White, Purple, Red, Pink, Yellow
Sierra is scheduled to work at 4pm, she arrives to work at 4pm but has not put up her belongings and is not ready.
Is this professional or not?
What is....
NO, because at her scheduled work time she is not ready/prepared to start her daily duties.
What does the H in HIPAA stand for?
What is...
Health
If someone has Bradycardia what does that mean?
What is...
Slow heartrate condition
What is the scope of practice for a PCT?
What is ...
Providing assistance of basic needs, Vital sign monitoring, EKG testing, Phlebotomy, and Lab collection to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.
What is a fall risk?
What is...
A patient who has an increased chance of falling and getting injured while in a healthcare setting.
The specific procedures, actions, and services that a trained and licensed professional is legally permitted to perform is called what?
What is...
Scope of practice
What does the AA in HIPAA stand for?
Accountability Act of 1969
If someone was getting their tonsils removed what would that be called?
What is...
Tonsillectomy
A CPR in progress is coming into the ER, as the PCT it is your responsibility to go get the emergency blood from the blood bank?
What is...
Yes, if instructed to by the nurse in charge
What does RACE stand for?
What is...
Rescue, Alert, Contain, Evacuate/Exit
What are 3 examples of professionalism?
What is...
Arriving early (on time), Be in correct attire, being polite, being respectful, Coming prepared etc
What does the P in HIPAA stand for?
What is...
Portability
What is the difference between Hypotension and Hyperglycemia?
What is...
Hypotension is Low Blood Pressure
Hyperglycemia is High Blood Sugar
What are the 6 vital signs?
What is,
BP, RR, Temp, HR, O2 sat, Pain.
What does PASS stand for?
What is...
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Read The Prompt...
Natalie's shift started at 7am, she arrived at 7am with her purse in hand, wrinkled scrubs, smelling like a strong perfume and had on crocs.
Is this professional?
What is...
No, She wasn't ready to work when her shift started, The scrubs were wrinkled, she had a strong scent and she had on open toes shoes
What are two of the main consequenses is HIPAA is broken?
What is...
Monetary fines ($100-over $2 million)
Jail time (up to 5 years)
What root word means to have something Surgically Removed?
What is...
-Ectomy
What does AIDET stand for?
What is...
Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank you
A patient has fallen in your presence, what is the first thing you do?
What is...
Make sure they are ok and Call for assistance but don't get them up!!