CPCT Chap 4-6

Front

What is the mode of transmission that involves mosquitoes or something that bites/stings?

Back

Vector

Front

What is an example of a parasitic disease?

Back

Tapeworms

Front

What does HIPAA regulate?

Back

The security and protection of Protected Health Information, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Front

According to the Patient's Bill of Rights, what do patients have the right to expect regarding their information?

Back

Privacy and confidentiality.

Front

What should a patient care tech do to secure the safety of a patient during a seizure?

Back

Remove any objects that could cause injury.

Front

Define 'Vector' in the context of disease transmission.

Back

An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.

Front

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

Back

To protect patient privacy and secure health information.

Front

List one right patients have under the Patient's Bill of Rights.

Back

The right to receive respectful care.

Front

What is a common symptom of parasitic infections?

Back

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, or weight loss.

Front

What does 'protected health information' (PHI) include?

Back

Any information that can identify a patient and relates to their health status.