Patient Care Technician Flashcard

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Imagine you're Benjamin, a superhero Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a bustling hospital. What's your primary mission in this healthcare adventure?

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Measuring vital signs and assisting with daily activities

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Hey there, future CEOs! Can you help Aria and Kai figure out what the _______ is? It's a cool graphic that shows the hierarchy or chain of command in an organization.

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organizational chart

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Imagine you're a Patient Care Technician on a busy day at the hospital. Which task would you need to call in a superhero (or a nurse) to handle because it's outside your scope of practice? Options: Assisting patients with feeding, Measuring blood pressure, Helping patients ambulate.

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Administering medications

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Can you pair these healthcare roles with their responsibilities? Imagine Harper, Scarlett, and Zoe are counting on you to get it right!

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1 - b. Oversees nursing staff and patient care, 2 - c. Provides direct patient care and administers medications, 3 - d. Assists with patient care and performs routine tasks, 4 - a. Provides basic patient care under supervision

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Which federal agency is the superhero of workplace safety, setting and enforcing all the important standards?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Imagine you're a superhero like Priya, tasked with measuring the invisible forces of ionizing radiation. What trusty gadget would you use to ensure safety and accuracy in your mission?

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dosimeter

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Imagine you're on a treasure hunt in the hospital with Arjun, Mason, and Ava, and you stumble upon a stray or discarded sharp. What should you do?

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Dispose of it immediately in a sharps container

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Imagine you're a PCT like Arjun, and you just had a minor mishap at work. What's the first thing Arjun should do?

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Report the injury to the charge nurse