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HUC Midterm Exam Questions and Answers (Latest 2024), Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive study guide or exam preparation material for a healthcare unit coordinator (huc) midterm exam. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to the huc role, including medication administration, charting guidelines, hospital departments and procedures, laboratory tests, intravenous therapy, blood transfusions, and dietary considerations. Detailed explanations and correct answers to various questions, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for their huc midterm exam. The level of detail and breadth of topics covered suggest this document could be useful for university-level healthcare administration or nursing programs, particularly those with a focus on hospital operations and patient care coordination.

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HUC Midterm Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2024)
How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? - Correct
Answer ✅S/S insulin as per COS.
Coumadin as per COS.
Why don't you write the prescribed amount of
Insulin/coumadin on the MAR? - Correct Answer ✅The
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? - Correct
Answer ✅Label, Doctors first & last name, Date, Reason,
Source, Test, infection control precautions.
What kinds of nursing units are there? - Correct Answer
✅Surgical, medical, ICU, Psychiatry, Maternity, ER, Pediatrics,
Surgical Day Care, Cancer
What is a Daycare unit? - Correct Answer ✅Same day
Surgery
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How do you write insulin/coumadin on MAR? - Correct Answer ✅S/S insulin as per COS. Coumadin as per COS. Why don't you write the prescribed amount of Insulin/coumadin on the MAR? - Correct Answer ✅The 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? - Correct Answer ✅Label, Doctors first & last name, Date, Reason, Source, Test, infection control precautions. What kinds of nursing units are there? - Correct Answer ✅Surgical, medical, ICU, Psychiatry, Maternity, ER, Pediatrics, Surgical Day Care, Cancer What is a Daycare unit? - Correct Answer ✅Same day Surgery

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What is the PARR? - Correct Answer ✅Post anesthetic recovery room. What is a consultant? - Correct Answer ✅A 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? - Correct Answer ✅• 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? - Correct Answer ✅• Standard is for every patient
  • Supplemental is for specialties. ex Diabetic pt.

Answers (Latest 2024)

NG tube - Naso gastric tube can be close to wall unit to remove intermittently gastric contents Chest Tube - in thorax closed drainage system T tube, suction tracy - small suction devices 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)

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  • 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) Medical imaging what needs consent? - Correct Answer ✅Procedures that are invasive ex. Arthrogram, Biopsy

Answers (Latest 2024)

What are the components of a drug order? - Correct Answer ✅1) Name

  1. dose
  2. Frequency
  3. route of administration
  4. qualifying phrase What are advantages of the EMR? - Correct Answer ✅Less mistakes on transcription, can be accessed anywhere in Island Health with current information. What's the difference between a consultant and specialist? - Correct Answer ✅• Consultant is a doc giving advice to another doc.
  • Specialist is a specialty field ex, Gyno, Internal Med. What are the Hospital Departments? - Correct Answer ✅Dietary Neurology Endoscopy

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Gastro MDRD Stores Pathology Pharmacy Med Records What is done in an out patient department? - Correct Answer ✅Review care follow up tests lumps/bumps removed casts Consultants apt What is the purpose of a chart? - Correct Answer ✅To hold, store patient information like Doc orders, Notes, Nursing notes, other disciplinary notes.

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  1. Order diagnostics, treatments and supplies
  2. Kardex
  3. MAR
  4. Recheck every step
  5. Sign off completed set of orders Kardex vs chart for writing in? - Correct Answer ✅Kardex in pencil it is NOT a legal document Chart in pen only it IS a legal document What is the difference between an indwelling and straight retention catheter? - Correct Answer ✅• Indwelling stays in pat with an inflated balloon
  • Straight used for IN&OUT urine 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

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  • 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 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. What is Hep-Lock? - Correct Answer ✅Heparin in capped IV to keep patent. What are the components of an IV order? - Correct Answer ✅1. Type of fluid
  1. amount 3, flow rate.
  • ex. 1,000ml NS @ 125ml/hr What is Autologous blood? - Correct Answer ✅The patients own blood transfused.

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Full fluids - clear liquids with added texture, custard Pureed - most foods blended no lumps/chunks Mechanical Soft - dental soft, finely diced foods. Soft - progression from full fluids Regular - No restrictions DAT - nurse can determine what pat can tolerate What is TPN and its purpose? - Correct Answer ✅Total parenteral nutrition all necessary nutrients via veins. For pt's unable to receive food through digestive tract. What is PDR? - Correct Answer ✅Physician's Desk Reference is a reference source containing the latest drug product information prepared by manufacturers. eg. CPS, or Pediatric Cardio Care, or Gastro Reference How to make a change on MAR? - Correct Answer ✅Red line through med and write D/C or Change symbol, initial and date.

Answers (Latest 2024)

What are the Divisions of the Lab? - Correct Answer ✅Urinalysis Microbiology Hematology Donor Bank Chemistry Bacteriology Tests and do they need prep? - Correct Answer ✅•Bone age x-ray - No prep or consent

  • Chest x-ray - No pep or consent
  • Arthrogram - Yes injection of contrast
  • Angiogram - Yes injection of contrast
  • KUB (kidneys, ureter, bladder) Maybe
  • SNAT (suspected non-accidental trauma) No
  • UGI w/ SBFT (upper GI, small bowel follow through) • Yes
  • EKG - No
  • ABG - No