Patient Care Technician Quiz

Imagine you're a superhero like Aria or Daniel, tasked with an important mission in a hospital. What is your primary goal as a patient care technician?

• Administering medication

• Keeping patients safe

• Diagnosing illnesses

• Performing surgeries

Hey there, future healthcare heroes! Can you help Benjamin, Maya, and Evelyn fill in the blank? The Joint Commission updates the National Patient Safety Goals regularly to include guidelines for ________.

Hey there, healthcare heroes! Can you think of two clever ways to keep our patients, like Benjamin and Sophia, safe from unexpected tumbles in the hospital? Let's make sure their stay is as smooth as possible!

Imagine you're serving hot cocoa to Daniel, Noah, and Elijah at a cozy winter gathering. Which of the following safety precautions should you take to ensure they enjoy their drinks without any spills?

• Verify the lid is placed correctly

• Instruct the patient to wait 30 minutes to drink

• Provide a straw

Imagine you're a superhero nurse like Sophia, tasked with ensuring the safety of patients with restraints. How often should you swoop in to check on them?

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

• Every hour

• Every 2 hours

Hey there, future health experts! Can you guess what patients like our friend Samuel, who have taken a tumble before, are at an especially high risk for _________?

Hey Aiden, Noah, and Liam! Can you explain why it's super important to keep beds in the lowest position when we're not giving direct care? Let's dive into this safety mystery!

Imagine you're in a safety adventure with William, Abigail, and Benjamin! Which of the following is NOT a heroic move to prevent equipment-related injuries?

• Learn how to use all equipment correctly

• Use faulty equipment if necessary

• Never use equipment that shows signs of deterioration

• Adhere to facility guidelines about side rails

Hey there, bath-time adventurers! Zoe and Hannah are on a mission to find the perfect bath temperature. Can you help them figure out the safe range for bath and shower water to prevent burns? It should be between _______.