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Section 1: PCT Certification > Lesson 1: Introduction to Healthcare Field > Flashcards

Lesson 1: Introduction to Healthcare Field Flashcards

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What original medical document established penalties for medical errors?

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Babylonian Hammurabi Code

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The cornerstone of medical ethics, today establishing that medicine is used for healing and not harming.

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Hippocratic Oath

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The AMA Principles of Medical Ethics for physicians in 1847

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Document created by the American Medical Association established principles:
- Integrity
- Individual responsibility to society and community
- Respect for human dignity
- Lifelong study
- Professional autonomy

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Patient Bill of Rights

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In 1973, the American Hospital Association (AHA) established this document
- The purpose of this is to support open communication and respect for the patient’s role in decision-making about treatment choices.

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Professionalism for PCTs

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  1. Must understand how to communicate in the medical workplace using medical terminology
  2. Must understand how to communicate with their patients and coworkers in a kind, compassionate, clear, and respectful way recognizing that situations in the medical environment often evoke emotional responses
  3. Must be able to complete the physical tasks associated with the job effectively and safely
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Professional traits

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Empathy, honesty, integrity, dependability, respect for individual and cultural differences, sense of humor, courtesy and patience, common sense, tact, discretion, and confidentiality

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Anesthesiologist assistant

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An allied health professional who works direclty under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist and assists in developing and implementing the anesthesia care plan

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Blood bank technologists

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Uniquely trained to perform routine and specialized tests in blood bank immunohematology and perform transfusion services

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CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

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Trained in basic patient care and practices under the supervision of a registered nurse.
1. Giving baths
2. Checking vital signs
3. Making beds
4. Positioning patients
5. Assisting patients in other basic care needs

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Certified Surgical Assistant

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Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other interoperative technical functional that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient

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Cytotechnologist

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A technician trained in medical examination and identification of cellular abnormalties

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Clinical dietician

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One who is concerned with the promotion of a good health through proper diet and with the therapeutic use of diet in the treatment of disease

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Dental assistant

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Is trianed to provide support to a dentist with general tasks ranging from clerical work and assistance at chairside to laboratory, infection control, dental laboratory, and exposure of radiographic images

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Dental Hygienist

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Licensed, professional auxiliary in dentistry who is both an oral health educator and clinician, and who uses preventative, therapeutic, and educational methods for the control of oral diseases

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Electocardiograph Technician

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Uses special equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient’s heart.
Data acquired by these staff members, assists physicians and cardiologists in diagnosing medical conditions in patients

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Electroencephalograph technologist

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An allied health professional trained to obtain interpretable electroencephalographic recordings and who is able to apply electrodes in specified location, conduct routine and special tests, and prepare the tracing for interpretation by the neurologist

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EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

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Trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of the victims to a health care facility via ambulance or aircraft

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Exercise Physiologist

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Concerned with assessing, improving, and maintaining patients’ fitness and health.
They also provide assistance in recovering from injuries and diseases, and coping with disabilities.

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Genetic counselor

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A health professional academically and clinically prepared to communicate genetic, medical, and technical information about the occurence, or risk of occurence, of a genetic condition or birth defect

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Health educator

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Individual professionally trained to instruct clients, families, or students about health-related topics, such as diagnosis or the care of people with specific diseases/conditions.

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Health information manager

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Responsible for managing and securing patient records.
They spend a lot of time working with computers and software to comply with federal mandates for electronic storage of patient information

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Kinesiotherapist

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Health care professional who, under the direction of a physician, treats the effects if disease, injury, and congenital disorders through the use of rehabilitative exercise and education alone

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Medical laboratory technologist

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Collects samples and performs tests to analyze bodily fluids, tissues, and other substances

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Medical office manager

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Is responsible for the overall operations of the medical office

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Medical records technician

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Maintains the record of patient care by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of a patient’s condition, treatment, and health outcome

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Medical secretary

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A person who prepares and maintains medical records and performs related secretarial duties

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Medical transcriptionist

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A health professional who prepares a written record of patient data dictated by a physician

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Nuclear medicine technologist

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An allied health rpofesional who uses radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the anatomical or physiological conditions of the body and who provides therapy with unsealed radioactive sources.

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OT (Occupational therapist)

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Health care professional who provides services designed to restore self-care, work, and leisure skills to patients/clients who have specific performance incapacities or deficits that reduce their abilities to cope with the tasks of everyday living

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Occupational therapy assistant (OTA)

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A health care professional who works under the supervision of an occupational therapist in planning and implementing programs to restore the self-care, work, and leisure skills of clients/patients

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Pharmacist

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One who is licensed to prepare, compound, and dispense drugs upon written order (prescription) from a licensed practitioner such as a physician, dentist, or advanced practice nurse.

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Pharmacy technician

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Assists the pharmacist in certain activities such as medication profile reviews for drug incompatibilities, typing of prescription labels, prescription packaging, handling of purchase records, and inventory control

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Phlebotomist

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A health professional trained in the opening of veins for the withdrawal of blood

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PT (Physical therapist)

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A rehabilitation professional who promotes optimal health and functional interdependence through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or chronic movement dysfunction, physical disability, or pain

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PTA (Physical therapist assistant)

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A paraprofessional who assists the physical therapist, providing selected interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist

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Radiology technologist

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A health care professional skilled in the theory and practice of the technical aspects of the use of x-rays and radioisotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Respiratory therapist (RT)

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A health care professional skilled in treatment and management of patients with respiratory problems, who administers respiratory care

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Social worker

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A person with an advanced education in dealing with social, emotional, and environmental problems associated with an illness or disability

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Ultrasound technologist

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An allied health professional who provides patient services, using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a doctor of medicine or osteopathy responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures

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PCT scope of practice

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  • Vital sign measurement and recording
  • Oral care
  • Bathing
  • Bed making
  • Assisting with urinary and bowel elimination and care
  • Hourly rounding
  • Assisting in ambulation and transfer
  • Phlebotomy
  • Urine diagnostic screening
  • Electrocardiography
  • Assisting in preparing patients for discharge and transfer
  • Nutritional care and feeding
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Front office

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Typically refers to the administrative tasks related to patient care
Includes:
- Admissions
- Reception
- Medical record management
- Scheduling

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Back office

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Typically refers to the clinical aspects of patient care
Includes:
- Assisting the physician in patient procedures
- Taking vital signs and medical histories
- Performing EKGs
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency procedures

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The Nursing Process

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The method used to plan and deliver nursing care
Assess, observe, nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate

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Assessment

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Collecting information on the patient

44
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Observation

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Collecting information by using senses of sight, smell, touch, and hearing

45
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Nursing diagnosis

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Describes a health problem that can be addressed by nursing measures

46
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Medical diagnosis

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The identification of a disease or condition

47
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Planning

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Setting priorities and goals.
priorities = what is most important for the person
goals = aimed at the highest person’s highest level of well-being and functioning

48
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Implementation

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Carrying out of nursing measures in the care plan

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Evaluation

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Measuring if the goals were met as planned, and reassessing if there are needed changes in nursing diagnosis, goals, and care plan

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