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Medical Technology
State Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Number of times state test may be retaken before class must be repeated. | Three. |
| Number of years that certificate will allow holder to take state test. | Two years. |
| Amount of time you may work as a state test ready STNA before you must pass the test. | Four months. |
| Items to bring to state test. | Government Issued, non-expired, photo I.D. and a #2 pencil. |
| How to dress for state test. | Scrubs, hair pulled back, clinical shoes. *no coats or hoodies allowed during testing* |
| What items can not be brought to state test? | cell phone,beepers, blue tooth device. Also no visitors or pets. |
| How many skills are tested? | Hand washing and 4 other skills pulled at random by a computer. |
| How many questions are on the written test? | Seventy-nine (79) |
| How much time is allowed to perform the skills test? | Thirty Five (35) minutes. |
| How much time is allowed to perform the written test? | Ninety (90) minutes. |
| Ethics | Moral principals and standards of conduct that guide professional practices. |
| Burnout | Overwhelming stress at work that causes one to not enjoy the job. |
| Nurse Aid Training and Competency (NATCEP) | The training program for STNA's in Ohio. |
| State Test Ready (STNA) | Someone with an STNA course completion certificate, who has not yet passed the state test. |
| Policy | Course of action to be followed. Usually includes why and when. |
| Procedure | How to do something. Usually how to follow a policy in a step-by-step manner. |
| Scope of Practice | What a healthcare professional is allowed to do legally in their state of practice. |
| Healthcare Team | All healthcare professionals working with a particular pt. |
| Chain of Command | Line of Authority. |
| Job Description | Outline of what will be expected in a job. |
| In-Service Program | STNA's working in an Ohio LTCF are required to obtain one hour of in-service time every month. |
| Empathy | Being able to enter into feelings of others in a given situation. |
| Ways to Identify a Pt. | 1.) I.D. Bracelet 2.) Picture or 3.) Ask someone that knows the pt. |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment includes gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles. |
| MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheet. Contains information about chemicals found in a facility to allow for safe use of chemical. |
| Body Mechanics | Efficient and safe use of your body when you move. |
| Body Alignment | Positioning the body so the spine is straight and not crooked or twisted. |
| Ergonomics | Science of designing equipment and work task's to suit a worker's abilities. |
| RACE | RESCUE-ALARM-CONTAIN-EXTINGUISH |
| PASS | PULL-AIM-SQUEEZE-SWEEP |
| Three parts needed for a fire | 1.) Heat 2.) Fuel 3.) Oxygen |
| Abdominal Thrusts | Technique used to treat choking. |
| Types of fire extinguishers | A- ashes or wood, paper or cloth B- baking soda, flammable oils, and liquids C- current or electrical ABC- all fires |
| Oxygen Concentrator | Changes air in room into air with more oxygen. |
| Biohazard Bag | Red bag labeled with the Bio hazard logo. Used for waste contaminated with body fluids, including blood. |
| Sharps Container | Plastic OSHA- approved container used for disposal of needles, glass, or other objects that could cut you. |