Core patient care technician skills including EKG basics, phlebotomy, and basic patient care.
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- What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- What is the normal respiratory rate range for a healthy adult at rest?
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12 to 20 breaths per minute- What is the normal average oral body temperature?
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About 98.6 F (37 C)- What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
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Below 120/80 mmHg- What is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy adult?
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95 to 100 percent- What does PCT stand for?
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Patient Care Technician- What is the first step a PCT should take before any patient contact?
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Perform hand hygiene- Who do Standard Precautions apply to in a healthcare setting?
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All patients, regardless of diagnosis or infection status- What is the correct order for putting on (donning) PPE?
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Gown, mask, goggles or face shield, then gloves- What is the correct order for removing (doffing) PPE?
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Gloves first, then the rest, with mask or respirator removed last- What is Fowler's position?
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A semi-sitting position with the head of the bed raised 45 to 60 degrees- What is the supine position?
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Lying flat on the back- What is the prone position?
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Lying face down- What is Trendelenburg position?
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A position where the head is lower than the feet- What is Sims' position?
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A semi-prone position lying on the left side
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