Exam Two Prep

Admission

The formal process of placing a patient in a healthcare facility for treatment.

Transfer

Moving a patient from one unit within or from one facility to another.

Discharge

The process of releasing a patient from a healthcare facility to their home or another facility.

Continuity of Care

Ensuring that patient care is seamlessly continued from one setting to another to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 establishes national standards for the protection of health information.

Disorientation

Symptoms include confusion regarding time, place, and identity, often due to unfamiliar environments or medications.

Separation Anxiety

Feelings of fear and apprehension due to separation from family, friends, and familiar settings.

Empathy

Recognizing and understanding patients' feelings to build trust and rapport.

PCT Responsibilities

Tasks performed by Patient Care Technicians, including admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Personal Hygiene

Essential practices for maintaining cleanliness and preventing infections.

Medication Administration

The process of giving medications to patients, ensuring the six rights are followed.

Nutrition and Hydration

Importance of water for hydration, nutrient transportation, and temperature regulation.

Bowel Elimination

Techniques for promoting regular bowel movements, including dietary modifications.

Catheterization

Steps for catheterization, including sterile techniques and monitoring for complications.

Postoperative Care

Importance of deep-breathing and coughing exercises to prevent pneumonia and promote lung expansion.

Incentive Spirometer

Device used to encourage deep breathing.