A patient is admitted to the ICU in critical condition. A group of concerned family
members is standing in the hall. The noise level is getting very loud, and it is disturbing
to other patients. The best action for the HUC to take would be to:
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show family members to the waiting area and advise them that the nurse
will be notified of their presence.
,The HUC feels that the health unit coordinating job is not challenging and would like
to apply for a management job that soon will become available on the nursing unit.
The best way for the HUC to ensure being considered for the position is to:
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perform usual tasks to the best of her ability and volunteer to work on
committees when possible.
The best way for the HUC to ensure being considered for the position is to
perform usual tasks to the best of her ability and volunteer to work on
committees when possible. (Chapters 5 and 7 offer information regarding
communication and management skills.)
An individual who acts as a liaison between the patient, the doctor, and the insurance
company, and who coordinates care for the hospitalized patient is called a:
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case manager.
A case manager acts as a liaison between the patient, the doctor, and the
insurance company and coordinates patient care during hospitalization.
Which of the following is a brand name for a feeding pump?
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, Kangaroo
A Kangaroo pump is a brand name for a feeding pump.
When transcribing a patient s orders, the HUC notes that the hospitalist has ordered
ampicillin for Mary Jackson. Ms. Jackson s chart is labeled that she is allergic to
penicillin. The best option for the HUC would be to:
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notify the hospitalist of the patient s allergy to penicillin.
The best option for the HUC would be to notify the hospitalist of the
patient s allergy to penicillin. The Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)
reminds the doctor of any allergies the patient may have that are in conflict
with orders entered. If this software is not in place, the HUC should be
vigilant in notifying health care providers of any patient allergies that may
have been overlooked.
A HUC preceptor takes long break. The HUC clinical student should:
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take appropriate breaks.
The HUC student should take appropriate breaks often a facility will hire an
HUC student before or after their clinical experience. Vompleting a clinical
experience should be treated as an extended interview.
, Hospitals can account for equipment, patients, personnel, and processes throughout
the
facility with the use of:
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Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking systems.
In the order, Call hospitalist if temp >101°, the symbol > indicates:
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greater than.
The symbol > means greater than.
The EMR with CPOE has been implemented. A doctor hands the HUC a handwritten
progress note to scan into a patient s EMR. The appropriate response by the HUC
would be to:
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scan the progress notes as requested.
The appropriate response by the HUC would be to scan the progress
notes as requested.
members is standing in the hall. The noise level is getting very loud, and it is disturbing
to other patients. The best action for the HUC to take would be to:
Give this one a try later!
show family members to the waiting area and advise them that the nurse
will be notified of their presence.
,The HUC feels that the health unit coordinating job is not challenging and would like
to apply for a management job that soon will become available on the nursing unit.
The best way for the HUC to ensure being considered for the position is to:
Give this one a try later!
perform usual tasks to the best of her ability and volunteer to work on
committees when possible.
The best way for the HUC to ensure being considered for the position is to
perform usual tasks to the best of her ability and volunteer to work on
committees when possible. (Chapters 5 and 7 offer information regarding
communication and management skills.)
An individual who acts as a liaison between the patient, the doctor, and the insurance
company, and who coordinates care for the hospitalized patient is called a:
Give this one a try later!
case manager.
A case manager acts as a liaison between the patient, the doctor, and the
insurance company and coordinates patient care during hospitalization.
Which of the following is a brand name for a feeding pump?
Give this one a try later!
, Kangaroo
A Kangaroo pump is a brand name for a feeding pump.
When transcribing a patient s orders, the HUC notes that the hospitalist has ordered
ampicillin for Mary Jackson. Ms. Jackson s chart is labeled that she is allergic to
penicillin. The best option for the HUC would be to:
Give this one a try later!
notify the hospitalist of the patient s allergy to penicillin.
The best option for the HUC would be to notify the hospitalist of the
patient s allergy to penicillin. The Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS)
reminds the doctor of any allergies the patient may have that are in conflict
with orders entered. If this software is not in place, the HUC should be
vigilant in notifying health care providers of any patient allergies that may
have been overlooked.
A HUC preceptor takes long break. The HUC clinical student should:
Give this one a try later!
take appropriate breaks.
The HUC student should take appropriate breaks often a facility will hire an
HUC student before or after their clinical experience. Vompleting a clinical
experience should be treated as an extended interview.
, Hospitals can account for equipment, patients, personnel, and processes throughout
the
facility with the use of:
Give this one a try later!
Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking systems.
In the order, Call hospitalist if temp >101°, the symbol > indicates:
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greater than.
The symbol > means greater than.
The EMR with CPOE has been implemented. A doctor hands the HUC a handwritten
progress note to scan into a patient s EMR. The appropriate response by the HUC
would be to:
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scan the progress notes as requested.
The appropriate response by the HUC would be to scan the progress
notes as requested.
