CRAT pt care
verify that you have the correct pt - answername, dob, id/mrn or ssn
introduce - answeryour name, title, ordering physician, test that will performed and
duration
Give the pt time for - answerquestions on the procedure or questions
Pts permission to patient health information - answeralways make sure you have
permission to disclose information to family members
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Consequences of breaking HIPPA - answerPenalty, fine, disciplinary action/ termination
of employment, possible jail time
HIPPA regulations - answer2 forms of identification for pts, report HIPPA violations.
Under HIPPA the pt has the right to receive notice of privacy practices, copies .
consent - answerallows the PHI to be used for treatment, payments or business
operations.
Authorization - answerallows for PHI to be disclosed outside of treatment, payments or
business operations
Vital signs include - answertemperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure pain
assessment
most appropriate place to patch cardiac monitor - answercenter of chest mid sternum
When using an ambulatory post event make sure to - answerensure all 4 electrodes
pressed firmly center of the sternum
contact precations - answerwear gloves and gowns
prepare pt for electrode placement - answershave hair from electrode site, rub alcohol
swab, dry , snap side up
verify that you have the correct pt - answername, dob, id/mrn or ssn
introduce - answeryour name, title, ordering physician, test that will performed and
duration
Give the pt time for - answerquestions on the procedure or questions
Pts permission to patient health information - answeralways make sure you have
permission to disclose information to family members
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Consequences of breaking HIPPA - answerPenalty, fine, disciplinary action/ termination
of employment, possible jail time
HIPPA regulations - answer2 forms of identification for pts, report HIPPA violations.
Under HIPPA the pt has the right to receive notice of privacy practices, copies .
consent - answerallows the PHI to be used for treatment, payments or business
operations.
Authorization - answerallows for PHI to be disclosed outside of treatment, payments or
business operations
Vital signs include - answertemperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure pain
assessment
most appropriate place to patch cardiac monitor - answercenter of chest mid sternum
When using an ambulatory post event make sure to - answerensure all 4 electrodes
pressed firmly center of the sternum
contact precations - answerwear gloves and gowns
prepare pt for electrode placement - answershave hair from electrode site, rub alcohol
swab, dry , snap side up
