PCT EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE with complete
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Abbreviate and define the term Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Unlicensed healthcare personnel who work under the healthcare personnel who work under the
direction of a registered nurse. In addition to delivering direct patient care, they may take blood
samples, provide respiratory treatments or keep track of medical records.
What is the difference between a CNA and a PCT. Define duties performed and explain scope of
practice for each?
A CNA has a limited scope of practice and provides only basic care to the patients. Duties of a CNA
answering the call lights, measuring and recording the liquid and food intake of the patient. Assist in
moving turning, exercising. Monitor the vital signs or parameters. A PCT has a broader scope of
practice like drawing blood, EKG readings, administring IV's, performing basic labrotary work.
List the various healthcare settings and explain the similarities and differences.
List other healthcare team members found in the acute care setting and explain the roles of each
member, licensure versus certification, and differentiate their duties and scope of practice
(requirements of practice).
LPN:certification of completion of a 12-18 month training program. Licensed by passing a state board
examination.RN:completion of a 2 year or 4 year college. Licensed by passing a state board
examination
What is the nursing process and the PCT's role in that process?
1.Assessment 2.Nursing Diagnosis 3.Planning 4.Implementing 5.Evaluation PCT's role:obsevation,
objective data, subjective data
What legal and ethical aspects of healthcare might the PCT encounter.
List and explained the various types of abuse and the PCT's role in reporting.
List and define the 5 ethical principles that are utilized in healthcare?
1. Autonomy- patients have the right to make decisions 2. Justice- All people deserve equal treatment
3. Beneficence- do good, promote well-being 4. Nonmaleficence- do no harm 5. Fidelity- Act in a
truthful and trustworthy way
solutions
Abbreviate and define the term Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Unlicensed healthcare personnel who work under the healthcare personnel who work under the
direction of a registered nurse. In addition to delivering direct patient care, they may take blood
samples, provide respiratory treatments or keep track of medical records.
What is the difference between a CNA and a PCT. Define duties performed and explain scope of
practice for each?
A CNA has a limited scope of practice and provides only basic care to the patients. Duties of a CNA
answering the call lights, measuring and recording the liquid and food intake of the patient. Assist in
moving turning, exercising. Monitor the vital signs or parameters. A PCT has a broader scope of
practice like drawing blood, EKG readings, administring IV's, performing basic labrotary work.
List the various healthcare settings and explain the similarities and differences.
List other healthcare team members found in the acute care setting and explain the roles of each
member, licensure versus certification, and differentiate their duties and scope of practice
(requirements of practice).
LPN:certification of completion of a 12-18 month training program. Licensed by passing a state board
examination.RN:completion of a 2 year or 4 year college. Licensed by passing a state board
examination
What is the nursing process and the PCT's role in that process?
1.Assessment 2.Nursing Diagnosis 3.Planning 4.Implementing 5.Evaluation PCT's role:obsevation,
objective data, subjective data
What legal and ethical aspects of healthcare might the PCT encounter.
List and explained the various types of abuse and the PCT's role in reporting.
List and define the 5 ethical principles that are utilized in healthcare?
1. Autonomy- patients have the right to make decisions 2. Justice- All people deserve equal treatment
3. Beneficence- do good, promote well-being 4. Nonmaleficence- do no harm 5. Fidelity- Act in a
truthful and trustworthy way
