Chain of Command / PCT Role
T/F - A PCT can apply a prescription medication to a patient's skin
False
What is the document that holds all important information about the chemicals located there?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What should a patient have on their feet to prevent falls?
What should always be done when you are finished using paper PHI documents?
Shred them
If a patient is injured while you are on duty, where should it be documented?
Incident report
T/F - A PCT can change a sterile dressing on a patient
False
Sharps container
When using wrist restraints for a patient, you should apply what first?
Pads
If you are using a computer that has PHI and you have to walk away for a few seconds, you should...
Log off completely
When should you document care given to a patient?
Immediately after
A patient falls while in the shower with a PCT on duty, who should this be reported to?
Nurse
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle, Squeeze the handles, Spray in a back and forth motion
A patient is dealing with an ethical dilemma of a patient, which organization would help with this?
The Joint Commission
How should you identify a patient?
Full name and date of birth
What does "arthritis" mean?
Inflammation of the joints
If you aren't being treated fairly by your nurse in charge, who should you go to?
Unit nurse manager
If you accidentally stick yourself with a used needle, which is the first step to take?
Wash the site with soap
If you suspect a patient is dealing with abuse, you should...
Report suspicions to the nurse
What are patient advance directives?
A set of documents that tell health care workers what they want in case they are unable to say
What does "bradycardia" mean?
Pertaining to slow heart beat
Put the following into correct order from lowest to highest rank: LPN, RN, PCT, Charge nurse
PCT, LPN, RN, Charge Nurse
If you're assisting with a patient who is in bed (not moving them in or out of bed), what height should the bed be at?
A comfortable working height
If there is immediate danger (fire, chemical spill, etc) in a patient's room, what is always the first step?
Rescue the patient / move them away
If a patient wants to do a procedure that is expensive and has very little chance to work, what should you do?
Be informative of all options, but do as the patient wishes
What does "hemiplegia" mean?
Paralysis on one side of the body