HUC Test Questions & Answers
2025/2026
How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? - ANSWERSS/S insulin as per COS.
Coumadin as per COS.
Why don't you write the prescribed amount of Insulin/coumadin on the MAR? - ANSWERSThe
dosage will be based on BG for S/S, Also need 2 nurses signatures.
The dosage will be based on INR for coumadin.
What is pertinent information for requisitions? - ANSWERSLabel, Doctors first & last name,
Date, Reason, Source, Test, infection control precautions.
What kinds of nursing units are there? - ANSWERSSurgical, medical, ICU, Psychiatry, Maternity,
ER, Pediatrics, Surgical Day Care, Cancer
What is a Daycare unit? - ANSWERSSame day Surgery
What is the PARR? - ANSWERSPost anesthetic recovery room.
What is a consultant? - ANSWERSA doctor that will give advice and looking over the patient's
case.
* Always Dr refers to another Dr.
What is the difference between Nurse Manager, RN, LPN, RCA? - ANSWERS• Nurse manager is
in charge of the unit,
, • Registered Nurse - more acute patients on unit
• Licensed Practical nurse - more stable patients on unit
• RCA - resident care aid - nurse responsible for pt's personal care and hygiene
What is Standard Charting vs. Supplemental Charting? - ANSWERS• Standard is for every patient
• Supplemental is for specialties. ex Diabetic pt.
Standing vs. pro standing - ANSWERS• Standing - given regularly on a continuous basis.
• prn standing - ordered and given as needed
What is the Difference between STAT, Standing, Short series, One Time, prn? - ANSWERS• STAT
is given once immediatley ex. Heparin IV push
• Standing is given continuosly ex. Tylenol QID
• short series or one-time is given ex. Valium IM prior to procedure. Antibiotics x 1 week.
• PRN is given as needed ex. Ativan 1mg
Suction devices. - ANSWERSWall suction - airways (nose mouth + artificial airway)
Hemovac or JP drainage - Disposable wound suction, constant low pressure
penrose drain - return from surgery
NG tube - Naso gastric tube can be close to wall unit to remove intermittently gastric contents
Chest Tube - in thorax closed drainage system
2025/2026
How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? - ANSWERSS/S insulin as per COS.
Coumadin as per COS.
Why don't you write the prescribed amount of Insulin/coumadin on the MAR? - ANSWERSThe
dosage will be based on BG for S/S, Also need 2 nurses signatures.
The dosage will be based on INR for coumadin.
What is pertinent information for requisitions? - ANSWERSLabel, Doctors first & last name,
Date, Reason, Source, Test, infection control precautions.
What kinds of nursing units are there? - ANSWERSSurgical, medical, ICU, Psychiatry, Maternity,
ER, Pediatrics, Surgical Day Care, Cancer
What is a Daycare unit? - ANSWERSSame day Surgery
What is the PARR? - ANSWERSPost anesthetic recovery room.
What is a consultant? - ANSWERSA doctor that will give advice and looking over the patient's
case.
* Always Dr refers to another Dr.
What is the difference between Nurse Manager, RN, LPN, RCA? - ANSWERS• Nurse manager is
in charge of the unit,
, • Registered Nurse - more acute patients on unit
• Licensed Practical nurse - more stable patients on unit
• RCA - resident care aid - nurse responsible for pt's personal care and hygiene
What is Standard Charting vs. Supplemental Charting? - ANSWERS• Standard is for every patient
• Supplemental is for specialties. ex Diabetic pt.
Standing vs. pro standing - ANSWERS• Standing - given regularly on a continuous basis.
• prn standing - ordered and given as needed
What is the Difference between STAT, Standing, Short series, One Time, prn? - ANSWERS• STAT
is given once immediatley ex. Heparin IV push
• Standing is given continuosly ex. Tylenol QID
• short series or one-time is given ex. Valium IM prior to procedure. Antibiotics x 1 week.
• PRN is given as needed ex. Ativan 1mg
Suction devices. - ANSWERSWall suction - airways (nose mouth + artificial airway)
Hemovac or JP drainage - Disposable wound suction, constant low pressure
penrose drain - return from surgery
NG tube - Naso gastric tube can be close to wall unit to remove intermittently gastric contents
Chest Tube - in thorax closed drainage system
