Question 1

It is important for the HUC to monitor the patient's EMR consistently because:

Accepted Answer

A) there are tasks that the HUC may need to perform. 
B) there may be personal messages from other staff members. 
C) one of the responsibilities of the HUC is to check that each patient has updated progress notes. 
D) someone has to monitor the system to ensure it is working correctly. 
A) there are tasks that the HUC may need to perform. 
B) there may be personal messages from other staff members. 
C) one of the responsibilities of the HUC is to check that each patient has updated progress notes. 
D) someone has to monitor the system to ensure it is working correctly.

Question 2

Which statement is TRUE regarding surgical patients?

Accepted Answer

A) All surgical patients will be inpatients. 
B) Diagnostic tests are performed as soon as possible following admission to the hospital. 
C) All surgical patients will arrive at the hospital on the day before their procedure. 
D) Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)patients rarely receive preoperative teaching. 
A) All surgical patients will be inpatients. 
B) Diagnostic tests are performed as soon as possible following admission to the hospital. 
C) All surgical patients will arrive at the hospital on the day before their procedure. 
D) Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)patients rarely receive preoperative teaching.

Question 3

Which of the following are patient preparations that may take place in the preoperative care unit?

Accepted Answer

A) Shaving of surgical area,starting of intravenous (IV)fluids,making of the initial incision 
B) Visitation by surgeon and anesthesiologist,starting IV fluids,insertion of catheter 
C) Preoperative breathing treatments given,starting of IV fluids,general anesthesia started 
D) Enema given,starting of IV fluids,insertion of a catheter,visitation by surgeon and anesthesiologist 
A) Shaving of surgical area,starting of intravenous (IV)fluids,making of the initial incision 
B) Visitation by surgeon and anesthesiologist,starting IV fluids,insertion of catheter 
C) Preoperative breathing treatments given,starting of IV fluids,general anesthesia started 
D) Enema given,starting of IV fluids,insertion of a catheter,visitation by surgeon and anesthesiologist

Question 4

A pediatric patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia returns to the hospital unit at regular intervals for blood transfusions.These admissions most likely fall under the _____ category.

Accepted Answer

A) inpatient 
B) urgent 
C) outpatient 
D) same-day admit 
A) inpatient 
B) urgent 
C) outpatient 
D) same-day admit

Question 5

A patient who is assigned to a bed in the hospital for a period shorter than 24 hours is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) outpatient. 
B) pre-admit. 
C) ambulatory patient. 
D) inpatient. 
A) outpatient. 
B) pre-admit. 
C) ambulatory patient. 
D) inpatient.

Question 6

If an unconscious,unidentified patient arrives in the emergency department requiring immediate surgery,the patient:

Accepted Answer

A) is not entered into the computer until identification can be made. 
B) will be transferred to the county hospital,which is equipped to handle such matters. 
C) will require two medical doctors to sign a consent certifying that surgery is medically necessary. 
D) will not receive any treatment/surgery until positive identification has been established. 
A) is not entered into the computer until identification can be made. 
B) will be transferred to the county hospital,which is equipped to handle such matters. 
C) will require two medical doctors to sign a consent certifying that surgery is medically necessary. 
D) will not receive any treatment/surgery until positive identification has been established.

Question 7

Color-coded wrist bands are used to:

Accepted Answer

A) indicate the patient's primary doctor. 
B) communicate a certain health care status or an "alert" that a patient may have. 
C) indicate whether the patient is a medical or a surgical patient. 
D) indicate the specific diagnosis of the patient. 
A) indicate the patient's primary doctor. 
B) communicate a certain health care status or an "alert" that a patient may have. 
C) indicate whether the patient is a medical or a surgical patient. 
D) indicate the specific diagnosis of the patient.

Question 8

In addition to patient name,sex,birth date,health record number,and patient account number,the identification bracelet worn by the patient will contain:

Accepted Answer

A) names of consulting doctors. 
B) patient's diagnosis. 
C) name of attending doctor. 
D) Social Security number. 
A) names of consulting doctors. 
B) patient's diagnosis. 
C) name of attending doctor. 
D) Social Security number.

Question 9

The anesthesiologist is most likely to order:

Accepted Answer

A) shaves,scrubs,and showers. 
B) the consent noting the name of the surgery. 
C) an enema for abdominal surgery. 
D) preoperative medication. 
A) shaves,scrubs,and showers. 
B) the consent noting the name of the surgery. 
C) an enema for abdominal surgery. 
D) preoperative medication.

Question 10

Asking a patient if he or she has an advanced directive is:

Accepted Answer

A) usually done prior to a patient's discharge. 
B) required when a patient has a terminal diagnosis. 
C) optional. 
D) an admission/registration task. 
A) usually done prior to a patient's discharge. 
B) required when a patient has a terminal diagnosis. 
C) optional. 
D) an admission/registration task.

Question 11

A patient is admitted to the nursing unit from the emergency department with written doctor's orders.The HUC would find out which laboratory and x-ray orders were carried out in the emergency department by:

Accepted Answer

A) paging the emergency department doctor. 
B) reading the emergency department record. 
C) calling the emergency department nurse. 
D) asking the patient's nurse. 
A) paging the emergency department doctor. 
B) reading the emergency department record. 
C) calling the emergency department nurse. 
D) asking the patient's nurse.

Question 12

A conditions of admission agreement (COA or C of A):

Accepted Answer

A) provides the patient's demographic information such as name,age,birth date,address,etc. 
B) specifies the patient's desires regarding care should he or she become incapacitated and regarding end-of-life care. 
C) provides information about the patient's past medical history and current health status. 
D) is an agreement between the patient and the hospital that provides a legal consent for treatment. 
A) provides the patient's demographic information such as name,age,birth date,address,etc. 
B) specifies the patient's desires regarding care should he or she become incapacitated and regarding end-of-life care. 
C) provides information about the patient's past medical history and current health status. 
D) is an agreement between the patient and the hospital that provides a legal consent for treatment.

Question 13

A patient that was BIBA would have:

Accepted Answer

A) a diagnosis related to bowel issues. 
B) a diagnosis related to bladder issues. 
C) bilingual abilities. 
D) arrived to the hospital in an ambulance. 
A) a diagnosis related to bowel issues. 
B) a diagnosis related to bladder issues. 
C) bilingual abilities. 
D) arrived to the hospital in an ambulance.

It is important for the HUC to monitor the patient's EMR consistently because:

Which statement is TRUE regarding surgical patients?

Which of the following are patient preparations that may take place in the preoperative care unit?

A pediatric patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia returns to the hospital unit at regular intervals for blood transfusions.These admissions most likely fall under the _____ category.

A patient who is assigned to a bed in the hospital for a period shorter than 24 hours is considered a(n):

If an unconscious,unidentified patient arrives in the emergency department requiring immediate surgery,the patient:

Color-coded wrist bands are used to:

In addition to patient name,sex,birth date,health record number,and patient account number,the identification bracelet worn by the patient will contain:

The anesthesiologist is most likely to order:

Asking a patient if he or she has an advanced directive is:

A patient is admitted to the nursing unit from the emergency department with written doctor's orders.The HUC would find out which laboratory and x-ray orders were carried out in the emergency department by:

A conditions of admission agreement (COA or C of A):

A patient that was BIBA would have:

Health Unit Coordinating

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

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

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Exam 19: Admission,preoperative,and Postoperative Procedures

It is important for the HUC to monitor the patient's EMR consistently because:

Which statement is TRUE regarding surgical patients?

Which of the following are patient preparations that may take place in the preoperative care unit?

A pediatric patient with a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia returns to the hospital unit at regular intervals for blood transfusions.These admissions most likely fall under the _____ category.

A patient who is assigned to a bed in the hospital for a period shorter than 24 hours is considered a(n):

If an unconscious,unidentified patient arrives in the emergency department requiring immediate surgery,the patient:

Color-coded wrist bands are used to:

In addition to patient name,sex,birth date,health record number,and patient account number,the identification bracelet worn by the patient will contain:

The anesthesiologist is most likely to order:

Asking a patient if he or she has an advanced directive is:

A patient is admitted to the nursing unit from the emergency department with written doctor's orders.The HUC would find out which laboratory and x-ray orders were carried out in the emergency department by:

A conditions of admission agreement (COA or C of A):

A patient that was BIBA would have:

Health Unit Coordinating

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

Discharge, transfer, and Postmortem Procedures

Reports, infection Control, emergencies, and Special Services

Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

Filters