Which of the following tasks would be considered non clinical? correct answers Scanning an
electrocardiogram into the patienes electronic medicsl record
An example of a clinical task is correct answers Starting an intravenous line
The abbreviation that indicated the student status of the health unit coordinator is correct
answers HUC
A CDSS is a computer program that correct answers Provides alerts when there is a conflict
in the doctors orders at the point of entry
The abbreviation CPOE means correct answers Computer physician order entry
The HUC position was created during World War II because: correct answers A critical
shortage of nurses occurred
August 23, 1980, is significant to HUC's because on that date correct answers The first
organization meeting was held in Phoenix, Arizona, to fork a national association for the
HUC
One of the first educational programs for HUC was offered at a vocational school in
Minneapolis in correct answers 1966
On August 23, 1980 the first organizational meeting was held in correct answers Phoenix
The first national certification examination was offered in correct answers 1983
Which of the following is one of the tasks the HUC is responsible for in assisting the doctor
correct answers Placing calls to or receiving calls from his/her office
A requirement for certification of the HUC is correct answers Passing the national
certification examination administered by the NAHUC
One of the benefits of being a member of the NAHUC is correct answers It provides a forum
for sharing ideas and challenges
One of the reasons to become certified is correct answers Increased credibility
The NAHUC requires certified HUC to be recertified to correct answers Ensure that they stay
current in their field of practice
The physician has written an order for a blood test on the patients paper chart. The role of the
HUC is to correct answers Transcribe the blood test order and enter it into the computer
A visitor with a complaint approaches the nurses' station where several staff members are
seated. The first person to handle this complaint is generally the: correct answers HUC
, One of the responsibilities added to the HUC role with the implementation of the EMR is
correct answers Scanning reports sent from other facilities, EKG, and other documents as
requested into the patients EMR
When the EMR with CPOE is implemented, the HUC will correct answers Become more
administrative and will involve more customer service
One of the benefits of CPOE is that correct answers The HUC will not have the responsibility
of reading doctors handwriting
E prescribing reduce the risk of errors and occurs when correct answers The doctor enters
prescription information into a computer and sends it directly to the pharmacy computer
Working HUC can prepare for changes involving the EMR with CPOE by correct answers
Taking additional computer classes
Which of the following statements is true and something to keep in mind when locating
information on the internet correct answers Information may be found that is old, outdated, or
not reliable or worthwhile
The HUC could be cross trained in the following position in the hospital setting correct
answers Personal care associate (PCA)
Other non clinical career choices that the HUC May pursue would be correct answers Health
information manager
The physician has written an order for a blood test on a patients paper chart. The role of the
HUC would be to correct answers Transcribe the blood test order and enter it into the
computer
Transcription for HUC means correct answers The HUC will process the physicians orders
Which of the following is the first step in the evolution of any profession correct answers On
the job training
The primary function of the hospital is to correct answers Care for and treat the sick
A common classification for a hospital that provides psychiatric care would be primarily
based on correct answers The type of patient service offered
The main fiscal purpose of the hospital foundation is to: correct answers focus on donations
and fundraising activities.
A hospital that has a parent corporation that over sees it and other companies within its
system would be part of a correct answers Health care system
A hospital that was visited by The Joint Commission (TJC) has: correct answers been
surveyed, graded, and approved in consideration of accreditation