Question 1

The purpose of the use of symbols when the HUC is transcribing orders is to:

Accepted Answer

A) alert the doctor that the order is completed and where he or she can locate the examination results. 
B) alert the nurse that the order has been transcribed and when he or she should expect it to be completed. 
C) indicate to the HIMS department that the order has been transcribed. 
D) indicate completion of that particular transcription step. 
A) alert the doctor that the order is completed and where he or she can locate the examination results. 
B) alert the nurse that the order has been transcribed and when he or she should expect it to be completed. 
C) indicate to the HIMS department that the order has been transcribed. 
D) indicate completion of that particular transcription step. D

Question 2

A stat order also may be noted as:

Accepted Answer

A) now or immediately. 
B) directly. 
C) ASAP. 
D) written in red so as to indicate its urgency. 
A) now or immediately. 
B) directly. 
C) ASAP. 
D) written in red so as to indicate its urgency. A

Question 3

The HUC would include which of the following pieces of information when signing off on a set of doctors' orders?

Accepted Answer

A) Date,time,first initial,and last name 
B) Date,time,first and last names,and status 
C) Time and first and last names 
D) Date,time,first initial,last name,and status 
A) Date,time,first initial,and last name 
B) Date,time,first and last names,and status 
C) Time and first and last names 
D) Date,time,first initial,last name,and status B

Question 4

An order written EKG now would be ordered:

Accepted Answer

A) to be done as soon as the EKG technician arrives on the floor. 
B) as soon as any available technician might be able to perform the study. 
C) as soon as the department sees the order on the computer. 
D) stat. 
A) to be done as soon as the EKG technician arrives on the floor. 
B) as soon as any available technician might be able to perform the study. 
C) as soon as the department sees the order on the computer. 
D) stat.

Question 5

Newly written doctors' orders that need transcription are recognized by the:

Accepted Answer

A) absence of symbols and sign-off. 
B) doctor's signature. 
C) specific type of order. 
D) date. 
A) absence of symbols and sign-off. 
B) doctor's signature. 
C) specific type of order. 
D) date.

Question 6

The _____ is likely to be found on a Kardex form.

Accepted Answer

A) time the doctor makes rounds 
B) names of nurses who are expected to attend to the patient 
C) patient's activity and diet 
D) name of the insurance company and the benefits expected to be paid for the hospital stay 
A) time the doctor makes rounds 
B) names of nurses who are expected to attend to the patient 
C) patient's activity and diet 
D) name of the insurance company and the benefits expected to be paid for the hospital stay

Question 7

A prn order is recognized by prn written on the order,or by:

Accepted Answer

A) the specific hours by which the order is to be carried out. 
B) the inclusion of a qualifying phrase. 
C) the specific type of order. 
D) how the chart is flagged. 
A) the specific hours by which the order is to be carried out. 
B) the inclusion of a qualifying phrase. 
C) the specific type of order. 
D) how the chart is flagged.

Question 8

Doctors' orders are recorded on a Kardex to:

Accepted Answer

A) communicate and update orders for the nursing staff. 
B) ensure that treatments are given. 
C) make it easier to prepare the requisitions. 
D) maintain a record of medications. 
A) communicate and update orders for the nursing staff. 
B) ensure that treatments are given. 
C) make it easier to prepare the requisitions. 
D) maintain a record of medications.

Question 9

The ninth step in the 10 steps of transcription is to:

Accepted Answer

A) complete medication orders by writing them on the MAR. 
B) place telephone calls as necessary to complete the doctor's orders. 
C) recheck each step for accuracy and thoroughness. 
D) order diagnostic tests,treatments,and supplies. 
A) complete medication orders by writing them on the MAR. 
B) place telephone calls as necessary to complete the doctor's orders. 
C) recheck each step for accuracy and thoroughness. 
D) order diagnostic tests,treatments,and supplies.

Question 10

CPOE is a method for:

Accepted Answer

A) the physician to provide orders for a hospitalized patient. 
B) the nurse to enter orders into the patient's EMR. 
C) the HUC to graph the patient's vital signs. 
D) the ancillary departments to enter notes into the patient's EMR. 
A) the physician to provide orders for a hospitalized patient. 
B) the nurse to enter orders into the patient's EMR. 
C) the HUC to graph the patient's vital signs. 
D) the ancillary departments to enter notes into the patient's EMR.

Question 11

The sixth step of transcription is:

Accepted Answer

A) to make required telephone calls. 
B) to transcribe routine doctors' orders. 
C) to transcribe stat doctors' orders. 
D) Kardex orders. 
A) to make required telephone calls. 
B) to transcribe routine doctors' orders. 
C) to transcribe stat doctors' orders. 
D) Kardex orders.

Question 12

A chart that has been flagged means that:

Accepted Answer

A) the health information management system (HIMS)is involved because the doctor is on suspension. 
B) the chart is off the floor because the patient is receiving therapy off the unit. 
C) a lawsuit for negligence is possible. 
D) the chart is awaiting transcription because the doctor has written new orders. 
A) the health information management system (HIMS)is involved because the doctor is on suspension. 
B) the chart is off the floor because the patient is receiving therapy off the unit. 
C) a lawsuit for negligence is possible. 
D) the chart is awaiting transcription because the doctor has written new orders.

Question 13

When doctors' orders are transcribed,the correct order of the following tasks is: 1.Place telephone calls as necessary.2.Write medication orders on the MAR.3.Complete stat orders.4.Fax the doctors' orders sheet to the pharmacy.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 4,3,1,2 
C) 4,3,2,1 
D) 3,4,2,1 
A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 4,3,1,2 
C) 4,3,2,1 
D) 3,4,2,1

Question 14

Antacid of choice as needed for dyspepsia is an example of a _____ order.

Accepted Answer

A) prn 
B) standing 
C) short-series 
D) stat 
A) prn 
B) standing 
C) short-series 
D) stat

Question 15

The HUC orders (requisitions)medications by:

Accepted Answer

A) writing the doctor's medication orders on the MAR. 
B) entering the medication orders into the computer. 
C) faxing or sending a copy of the doctor's orders to the pharmacy. 
D) calling the pharmacist and reading the doctor's medication orders directly. 
A) writing the doctor's medication orders on the MAR. 
B) entering the medication orders into the computer. 
C) faxing or sending a copy of the doctor's orders to the pharmacy. 
D) calling the pharmacist and reading the doctor's medication orders directly.

Question 16

An order that is in effect and is executed routinely until discontinued or changed by doctors' orders is a _____ order.

Accepted Answer

A) stat 
B) short-series 
C) one-time 
D) standing 
A) stat 
B) short-series 
C) one-time 
D) standing

Question 17

Notations and symbols made on the doctors' order sheet are written in ink because:

Accepted Answer

A) most people prefer to write with ink pens. 
B) pencils always need sharpening. 
C) nurses prefer that ink is used. 
D) the doctors' order sheet is a legal document. 
A) most people prefer to write with ink pens. 
B) pencils always need sharpening. 
C) nurses prefer that ink is used. 
D) the doctors' order sheet is a legal document.

Question 18

To avoid transcription errors,the HUC should:

Accepted Answer

A) not allow anyone to have the patient's chart until the orders have been transcribed. 
B) make a notation on a notepad of orders that have not been completed. 
C) write symbols such as,ord,K,or M in ink in front of or above each doctor's order on the doctors' order sheet to indicate completion of a transcription step. 
D) take a break in the middle of a complicated set of doctors' orders. 
A) not allow anyone to have the patient's chart until the orders have been transcribed. 
B) make a notation on a notepad of orders that have not been completed. 
C) write symbols such as,ord,K,or M in ink in front of or above each doctor's order on the doctors' order sheet to indicate completion of a transcription step. 
D) take a break in the middle of a complicated set of doctors' orders.

Question 19

When the HUC is transcribing doctors' orders that are recorded at the top of the order sheet,what should the HUC do to prevent an error of omission?

Accepted Answer

A) Check the orders on the previous order sheet. 
B) Place diagonal lines in the space below the orders. 
C) Transcribe those orders before faxing or sending the pharmacy a copy. 
D) Transcribe that set of orders before transcribing any other patient's orders. 
A) Check the orders on the previous order sheet. 
B) Place diagonal lines in the space below the orders. 
C) Transcribe those orders before faxing or sending the pharmacy a copy. 
D) Transcribe that set of orders before transcribing any other patient's orders.

Question 20

An order that is executed according to its qualifying phrase and is automatically discontinued after completion is a _____ order.

Accepted Answer

A) prn 
B) standing 
C) one-time or short-series 
D) doctors' 
A) prn 
B) standing 
C) one-time or short-series 
D) doctors'

Exam 9: Health Unit Coordinator Role in Processing of Electronic, preprinted, and Handwritten Doctors Orders

The purpose of the use of symbols when the HUC is transcribing orders is to:

A stat order also may be noted as:

The HUC would include which of the following pieces of information when signing off on a set of doctors' orders?

An order written EKG now would be ordered:

Newly written doctors' orders that need transcription are recognized by the:

The _____ is likely to be found on a Kardex form.

A prn order is recognized by prn written on the order,or by:

Doctors' orders are recorded on a Kardex to:

The ninth step in the 10 steps of transcription is to:

CPOE is a method for:

The sixth step of transcription is:

A chart that has been flagged means that:

When doctors' orders are transcribed,the correct order of the following tasks is: 1.Place telephone calls as necessary.2.Write medication orders on the MAR.3.Complete stat orders.4.Fax the doctors' orders sheet to the pharmacy.

Antacid of choice as needed for dyspepsia is an example of a _____ order.

The HUC orders (requisitions)medications by:

An order that is in effect and is executed routinely until discontinued or changed by doctors' orders is a _____ order.

Notations and symbols made on the doctors' order sheet are written in ink because:

To avoid transcription errors,the HUC should:

When the HUC is transcribing doctors' orders that are recorded at the top of the order sheet,what should the HUC do to prevent an error of omission?

An order that is executed according to its qualifying phrase and is automatically discontinued after completion is a _____ order.

Health Unit Coordinating

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