HUC Midterm Overview Questions With Complete
Solutions
Can the HUC pick up blood in ICU? Correct Answer Yes in
some hospitals HUC can sign out blood and narcotics.
Can the HUC sign for blood or consent? Correct Answer No,
yes if it has been explained to patient by GP. (Informed consent)
Difference between Central Venous catheter, Central Line IV
therapy, Peripheral IV therapy, Intravenous Fluids? Correct
Answer • Central venous cath (PIC line) - peripherally inserted
- arm vein to the heart
• Central line - catheter inserted into the jugular or sub-clavian
vein close to the Rt atrium of heart
• Peripheral IV (regular iv) - initiated by nurse at bedside
• IV fluids - Doctor order type, amount and flow rate
Do lab tests require consent? Correct Answer Not unless HIV
+
Does an implant port need consent, and what is it for? Correct
Answer Yes needs pt consent, and used for chemo or long term
antibiotics.
Drug purpose and classification. Correct Answer •
Antianginals - used for chest pain ex.
Nitrostat (nitrogylcerine)
• Antihypertensives - Treats high blood pressure ex. Vasotec
(enalapril)
• Antiarrhythmias - treat abnormal heart rhythm ex.
, Lanoxin (digoxin)
• Diuretics - treats hypertension ex.
Lasix (furosemide)
• Potassium Replacements - treatment for low potassium ex.
Potassium Chloride (Slow-K)
• Antiplatlets - reduce platlets sticking together ex.
Plavix (clopidogrel)
• Anticoagulants - thins blood, prevents clots ex. Coumadin
(warfarin)
• Antihyperlipidemics - treats high cholesterol ex. Lipitor
(atrovastatin)
• Antibiotics - treats infections ex. Penicillin (amoxicillin)
• Respiratory Drugs - used for respiratory disorders
ex.Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
• Anticonvulsants - prevent or treat seizures ex.
Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Antidiabetics - Treatment of Diabetes ex.
Humulin R (insulin reg), Glucophage (metformin)
• Analgesics - either nonnarcotic or narcotic to reduce pain ex.
Tylenol (acetaminophen), Demerol (meperidine)
• Sedatives/Tranquilizers - cause relaxation and reduce
restlessness ex. Valium (diazepam)
• Hypnotics - used to induce sleep ex. Restoril (temazepam)
• Antiemetics - relieve nausea ex. Xanax (alprazolam)
ECG vs. EKG Correct Answer Its the same test and the
cardiology dept, does it.
How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? Correct Answer
S/S insulin as per COS.
Coumadin as per COS.
Solutions
Can the HUC pick up blood in ICU? Correct Answer Yes in
some hospitals HUC can sign out blood and narcotics.
Can the HUC sign for blood or consent? Correct Answer No,
yes if it has been explained to patient by GP. (Informed consent)
Difference between Central Venous catheter, Central Line IV
therapy, Peripheral IV therapy, Intravenous Fluids? Correct
Answer • Central venous cath (PIC line) - peripherally inserted
- arm vein to the heart
• Central line - catheter inserted into the jugular or sub-clavian
vein close to the Rt atrium of heart
• Peripheral IV (regular iv) - initiated by nurse at bedside
• IV fluids - Doctor order type, amount and flow rate
Do lab tests require consent? Correct Answer Not unless HIV
+
Does an implant port need consent, and what is it for? Correct
Answer Yes needs pt consent, and used for chemo or long term
antibiotics.
Drug purpose and classification. Correct Answer •
Antianginals - used for chest pain ex.
Nitrostat (nitrogylcerine)
• Antihypertensives - Treats high blood pressure ex. Vasotec
(enalapril)
• Antiarrhythmias - treat abnormal heart rhythm ex.
, Lanoxin (digoxin)
• Diuretics - treats hypertension ex.
Lasix (furosemide)
• Potassium Replacements - treatment for low potassium ex.
Potassium Chloride (Slow-K)
• Antiplatlets - reduce platlets sticking together ex.
Plavix (clopidogrel)
• Anticoagulants - thins blood, prevents clots ex. Coumadin
(warfarin)
• Antihyperlipidemics - treats high cholesterol ex. Lipitor
(atrovastatin)
• Antibiotics - treats infections ex. Penicillin (amoxicillin)
• Respiratory Drugs - used for respiratory disorders
ex.Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
• Anticonvulsants - prevent or treat seizures ex.
Tegretol (carbamazepine)
• Antidiabetics - Treatment of Diabetes ex.
Humulin R (insulin reg), Glucophage (metformin)
• Analgesics - either nonnarcotic or narcotic to reduce pain ex.
Tylenol (acetaminophen), Demerol (meperidine)
• Sedatives/Tranquilizers - cause relaxation and reduce
restlessness ex. Valium (diazepam)
• Hypnotics - used to induce sleep ex. Restoril (temazepam)
• Antiemetics - relieve nausea ex. Xanax (alprazolam)
ECG vs. EKG Correct Answer Its the same test and the
cardiology dept, does it.
How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? Correct Answer
S/S insulin as per COS.
Coumadin as per COS.
