Worksheets(PCT) Ch. 2 The Role of the Patient Care Technician Assignment
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 16mins
Sandra should consider both the __________ and the __________ as she considers the various positions offered to her on graduation from her patient care technician training. (page 13 figure 2.1)
(a)
Robert is anxious to learn ____________________________, because he would like to draw blood and possibly work in a local hospital laboratory.
phlebotomy
radiology
pharmacy
nutrition
It is important for graduates of patient care technician programs to gain ____________________________ as soon as possible after graduation and maintain it throughout their patient care technician career.
certification
vacation
retirement
promotion
Directions: Complete each sentence by filling in the blank with the correct word or phrase. 4. ____________________________ may be required to maintain the patient care technician’s certification. (13)
Continuing education
Annual leave
Personal references
Overtime hours
Some of the benefits offered by employers in the medical field include: (page 14)
Name the two major areas of patient care technician practice. (page 10)
Which of the following lists five administrative duties a patient care technician might perform?
Scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, billing, answering phones, and ordering supplies
Administering medications, performing surgery, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and conducting physical therapy
Drawing blood, inserting IVs, changing wound dressings, assisting in surgery, and providing physical therapy
Cooking meals, cleaning patient rooms, transporting patients, providing entertainment, and managing hospital finances
List five clinical duties a patient care technician might perform? (page 11 table 2.1)
Continuing education is critical to the success of the patient care technician because:
it ensures up-to-date knowledge and skills for quality patient care.
it allows technicians to avoid all patient interaction.
it eliminates the need for teamwork in healthcare.
it guarantees immediate promotion to management positions.
Amber is occasionally assigned to work in different departments of the hospital where she has new and different tasks. This is an example of:
benefits.
simulation.
versatility.
cross-training.
During orientation, the human resources manager highlights a new patient care technician’s benefits package. Which would be considered job benefits? (Select all that apply.)
Paid time off
Employer-provided cell phone
Health care insurance
Free continuing education units
Travel opportunities
An area with growing utilization of patient care technicians is:
ultrasound.
radiology.
phlebotomy.
hemodialysis.
The CNA is permitted to complete which of the following tasks? (Select all that apply.) (11, Table 2-1)
Vital signs
Hourly rounding
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Urine diagnostic screenings
Phlebotomy (fingersticks, venipuncture)
Good grooming for the patient care technician includes: (Select all that apply.) (14–15)
styled fingernails.
personal cleanliness.
polished dress shoes.
professionally applied makeup.
moderate use of perfume and aftershave.
