Patient Care Technician Exam Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms relevant to patient care and the duties of a Patient Care Technician.

Gait belt

An added safety feature used to assist patients when walking.

Postoperative

The period following a surgical operation.

Dorsiflexion

The backward bending and contracting of the hand or foot.

Infectious agent

An organism that can cause disease.

Aseptic technique

A procedure performed under sterile conditions to prevent contamination.

Pressure ulcer

A sore caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.

Anticoagulants

Substances that prevent blood clotting.

Patient's Bill of Rights

A set of guarantees for those receiving medical care.

Biohazard

Any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of living organisms.

Holter monitor

A portable device used to continuously monitor heart activity.

Influenza vaccination

A vaccine that provides protection against the influenza virus.

Specimen collection

The process of obtaining samples for diagnostic testing.

Chain of infection

The process by which infections spread.

Palliative care

Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms.

Vital signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.

Patient education

Information provided to patients to help them manage their health.

N95 respirator

A respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles.

Medical asepsis

A technique aimed at preventing the spread of infections by reducing the number of pathogens.

Urinary output

The amount of urine produced by the body over a period of time.

Oximetry

The measurement of oxygen levels in the blood.

Consent form

A document that indicates a patient's agreement to undergo a specific procedure.

Stoma

An opening created surgically to connect an internal organ to the outside of the body.

Mobility assistance

Support provided to individuals with limited physical movement.