Question 1

Which of the following orders should be transcribed first?

Accepted Answer

A) MOM 15 mL PO q8h prn constipation 
B) Stat EKG with severe chest pain 
C) CXR PA/LAT in AM 
D) Demerol 50 mg IM on call to endoscopy 
A) MOM 15 mL PO q8h prn constipation 
B) Stat EKG with severe chest pain 
C) CXR PA/LAT in AM 
D) Demerol 50 mg IM on call to endoscopy

Question 2

A set of doctors' orders is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) entry of a doctor's orders onto the doctors' order sheet,dated,timed,and signed. 
B) several sheets of doctors' orders that would outline the patient's care during an admission. 
C) all of the orders written on a particular patient. 
D) several sheets of orders for a particular diagnosis. 
A) entry of a doctor's orders onto the doctors' order sheet,dated,timed,and signed. 
B) several sheets of doctors' orders that would outline the patient's care during an admission. 
C) all of the orders written on a particular patient. 
D) several sheets of orders for a particular diagnosis.

Question 3

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctors' orders:

Accepted Answer

A) when every order has been addressed and the first nine steps of transcription have been completed. 
B) when every order has been read and understood. 
C) after the nurse has received a copy of the orders. 
D) only after each order has been carried out,as when blood has been collected,x-rays completed,etc. 
A) when every order has been addressed and the first nine steps of transcription have been completed. 
B) when every order has been read and understood. 
C) after the nurse has received a copy of the orders. 
D) only after each order has been carried out,as when blood has been collected,x-rays completed,etc.

Question 4

The Kardex system is useful for:

Accepted Answer

A) keeping track of nonclinical supplies on the nursing unit. 
B) viewing surgery schedules for patients on the nursing unit. 
C) viewing the employee work schedule. 
D) viewing the patient's current orders. 
A) keeping track of nonclinical supplies on the nursing unit. 
B) viewing surgery schedules for patients on the nursing unit. 
C) viewing the employee work schedule. 
D) viewing the patient's current orders.

Question 5

Which of the following is a responsibility of the HUC in executing doctors' orders?

Accepted Answer

A) Physically carrying out those orders that are of a nonclinical nature 
B) Checking the computer periodically for test results to ensure that orders have been carried out 
C) When orders are recorded near the bottom of the doctors' order sheet,drawing diagonal lines across the space so new orders will not be recorded there and will be recorded on the following page 
D) Assigning the appropriate staff member to carry out each order 
A) Physically carrying out those orders that are of a nonclinical nature 
B) Checking the computer periodically for test results to ensure that orders have been carried out 
C) When orders are recorded near the bottom of the doctors' order sheet,drawing diagonal lines across the space so new orders will not be recorded there and will be recorded on the following page 
D) Assigning the appropriate staff member to carry out each order

Question 6

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctor's orders _____ the doctor's signature.

Accepted Answer

A) on the same line as 
B) two lines below 
C) one line below 
D) out in the right margin next to 
A) on the same line as 
B) two lines below 
C) one line below 
D) out in the right margin next to

Which of the following orders should be transcribed first?

A set of doctors' orders is defined as:

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctors' orders:

The Kardex system is useful for:

Which of the following is a responsibility of the HUC in executing doctors' orders?

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctor's orders _____ the doctor's signature.

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

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

Which of the following orders should be transcribed first?

A set of doctors' orders is defined as:

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctors' orders:

The Kardex system is useful for:

Which of the following is a responsibility of the HUC in executing doctors' orders?

The HUC would sign off on a set of doctor's orders _____ the doctor's signature.

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

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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