CRAT pt care 36 Questions with Verified Answers
Verify that you have the correct pt - CORRECT ANSWER name, dob, id/mrn or ssn
Introduce - CORRECT ANSWER your name, title, ordering physician, test that will performe
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CRAT pt care 36 Questions with Verified Answers
Verify that you have the correct pt - CORRECT ANSWER name, dob, id/mrn or ssn
Introduce - CORRECT ANSWER your name, title, ordering physician, test that will performed and duration
Give the pt time for - CORRECT ANSWER questions on the procedure or questions
Pts permission to patient health information - CORRECT ANSWER always make sure you have permission to disclose information to family members
HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Consequences of breaking HIPPA - CORRECT ANSWER Penalty, fine, disciplinary action/ termination of employment, possible jail time
HIPPA regulations - CORRECT ANSWER 2 forms of identification for pts, report HIPPA violations. Under HIPPA the pt has the right to receive notice of privacy practices, copies .
consent - CORRECT ANSWER allows the PHI to be used for treatment, payments or business operations.
Authorization - CORRECT ANSWER allows for PHI to be disclosed outside of treatment, payments or business operations
Vital signs include - CORRECT ANSWER temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure pain assessment
most appropriate place to patch cardiac monitor - CORRECT ANSWER center of chest mid sternum
When using an ambulatory post event make sure to - CORRECT ANSWER ensure all 4 electrodes pressed firmly center of the sternum
contact precations - CORRECT ANSWER wear gloves and gowns
prepare pt for electrode placement - CORRECT ANSWER shave hair from electrode site, rub alcohol swab, dry , snap side up
medical professional liability - CORRECT ANSWER healthcare professionals are legally responsible for their performance
Libel - CORRECT ANSWER written defamation
Slander - CORRECT ANSWER spoken defamation
implied consent - CORRECT ANSWER says yes verbally to doctor
obtaining consent when patient cannot write - CORRECT ANSWER pt has to mark an X on the signature line. There must be a witness
CDC 2 levels of precaution - CORRECT ANSWER standard precautions and isolation precautions
Nails must be - CORRECT ANSWER 1/4" or shorter; avoid artificial nails
airbone precautions - CORRECT ANSWER air handling vents, respiratory protection
Doplet - CORRECT ANSWER mucous membrane protection (goggles and mask)
If pt is sedated - CORRECT ANSWER explain procedure to family members with out disclosing any medical information about the pt
Occupational safety violation example - CORRECT ANSWER technician offers to deliver new electrode patches to a pt's home after work
exercise stress test - CORRECT ANSWER 40w women - 15 w increase, 50w men -15-30 w
how long should a stress be performed for - CORRECT ANSWER 7 to 10 to receive 85% of maximum HR
how long must the ecg be part of medical record - CORRECT ANSWER 7 years
what time of monitor is used/required for 30 days? - CORRECT ANSWER transtelephonic monitoring
term ambulating mean - CORRECT ANSWER Walking
When applying chest electrodes on pt with large breast you must : - CORRECT ANSWER lift the breast and place the electrodes in the closest position possible
What information should be included in the ecg requisition - CORRECT ANSWER Location, date, time of recording
Patients should avoid when using ambulatory monitor - CORRECT ANSWER Electric blankets and getting x-rays done
ICD-10 code - CORRECT ANSWER diagnostic code used by the billing department
The single most important thing you can do to prevent spread infection while performing ecg - CORRECT ANSWER proper hand hygiene
Signs and symptoms a pt will have when experiencing ventricular fibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER unsconsciousness apnea and no pulse
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