Question 1

The abbreviation that indicates the student status of the health unit coordinator is:

Accepted Answer

A) CHUC. 
B) HUC. 
C) SHUC. 
D) SRN. 
A) CHUC. 
B) HUC. 
C) SHUC. 
D) SRN.

Question 2

The physician has written an order for a blood test on a patient's paper chart.The role of the HUC would be to:

Accepted Answer

A) draw the blood sample. 
B) explain the reason for the test to the patient. 
C) interpret the results and advise the family. 
D) transcribe the blood test order and enter it into the computer. 
A) draw the blood sample. 
B) explain the reason for the test to the patient. 
C) interpret the results and advise the family. 
D) transcribe the blood test order and enter it into the computer.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the tasks the HUC is responsible for in assisting the doctor?

Accepted Answer

A) Placing calls to or receiving calls from his/her office 
B) Obtaining coffee for the doctor upon request 
C) Entering orders into the patient's EMR when the doctor is in a hurry 
D) Doing a food run to the cafeteria when the doctor does not have time to go to lunch 
A) Placing calls to or receiving calls from his/her office 
B) Obtaining coffee for the doctor upon request 
C) Entering orders into the patient's EMR when the doctor is in a hurry 
D) Doing a food run to the cafeteria when the doctor does not have time to go to lunch

Question 4

One of the reasons to become certified is:

Accepted Answer

A) increased credibility. 
B) a guaranteed pay raise. 
C) a guaranteed promotion. 
D) an opportunity to work the exact shift desired. 
A) increased credibility. 
B) a guaranteed pay raise. 
C) a guaranteed promotion. 
D) an opportunity to work the exact shift desired.

Question 5

The HUC position was created during World War II because:

Accepted Answer

A) nurses went on strike to protest the war. 
B) many were out of work,and creating this position provided jobs. 
C) a critical shortage of nurses occurred. 
D) patients required more care. 
A) nurses went on strike to protest the war. 
B) many were out of work,and creating this position provided jobs. 
C) a critical shortage of nurses occurred. 
D) patients required more care.

Question 6

Working HUCs can prepare for changes involving the EMR with CPOE by:

Accepted Answer

A) becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN). 
B) taking nursing assistant classes. 
C) finding another job. 
D) taking additional computer classes. 
A) becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN). 
B) taking nursing assistant classes. 
C) finding another job. 
D) taking additional computer classes.

Question 7

One of the benefits of CPOE is that:

Accepted Answer

A) the HUC will have time to take earned breaks. 
B) the doctor will spend less time at the hospital. 
C) the HUC will not have the responsibility of reading doctors' handwriting. 
D) the nurses will have more time to spend with patients. 
A) the HUC will have time to take earned breaks. 
B) the doctor will spend less time at the hospital. 
C) the HUC will not have the responsibility of reading doctors' handwriting. 
D) the nurses will have more time to spend with patients.

Question 8

E-prescribing reduces the risk of errors and occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A) the HUC enters the medication orders into the computerized medical administration record (MAR)rather than a paper MAR. 
B) the doctor enters prescription information into a computer and sends it directly to the pharmacy computer. 
C) the nurse enters the medication administration information into a patient's EMR or computerized MAR. 
D) the patient's doctor electronically sends a prescription directly to the patient. 
A) the HUC enters the medication orders into the computerized medical administration record (MAR)rather than a paper MAR. 
B) the doctor enters prescription information into a computer and sends it directly to the pharmacy computer. 
C) the nurse enters the medication administration information into a patient's EMR or computerized MAR. 
D) the patient's doctor electronically sends a prescription directly to the patient.

The abbreviation that indicates the student status of the health unit coordinator is:

The physician has written an order for a blood test on a patient's paper chart.The role of the HUC would be to:

Which of the following is one of the tasks the HUC is responsible for in assisting the doctor?

One of the reasons to become certified is:

The HUC position was created during World War II because:

Working HUCs can prepare for changes involving the EMR with CPOE by:

One of the benefits of CPOE is that:

E-prescribing reduces the risk of errors and occurs when:

Overview of Health Care Today

The Nursing Department and Medical Staff

Communication Devices and Their Uses

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Workplace Behavior

Management Techniques and Problem Solving Skills for Health Unit Coordinating

The Patients Chart or Electronic Medical Record

Health Unit Coordinator Role in Processing of Electronic, preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors Orders

Patient Activity, patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders

Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders

Nutritional Care Orders

Medication Orders

Laboratory Orders

Diagnostic Imaging Orders

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment Orders

Miscellaneous Orders

Admission,preoperative,and Postoperative Procedures

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

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Exam 1: Health Unit Coordinating

The abbreviation that indicates the student status of the health unit coordinator is:

The physician has written an order for a blood test on a patient's paper chart.The role of the HUC would be to:

Which of the following is one of the tasks the HUC is responsible for in assisting the doctor?

One of the reasons to become certified is:

The HUC position was created during World War II because:

Working HUCs can prepare for changes involving the EMR with CPOE by:

One of the benefits of CPOE is that:

E-prescribing reduces the risk of errors and occurs when:

Overview of Health Care Today

The Nursing Department and Medical Staff

Communication Devices and Their Uses

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Workplace Behavior

Management Techniques and Problem Solving Skills for Health Unit Coordinating

The Patients Chart or Electronic Medical Record

Health Unit Coordinator Role in Processing of Electronic, preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors Orders

Patient Activity, patient Positioning, and Nursing Observation Orders

Nursing Intervention or Treatment Orders

Nutritional Care Orders

Medication Orders

Laboratory Orders

Diagnostic Imaging Orders

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment Orders

Miscellaneous Orders

Admission,preoperative,and Postoperative Procedures

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

Filters