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