HUC Scheduling & Ancillary Department Coordination

Question 1

A physician writes an order for a fasting blood glucose to be drawn at 6 AM. Which department does the HUC contact to schedule this?

Accepted Answer

Laboratory/Phlebotomy

Answer

Radiology

Answer

Respiratory Therapy

Answer

Physical Therapy

Question 2

When scheduling a patient for an MRI, which information is MOST critical for the HUC to communicate to the radiology department?

Accepted Answer

Whether the patient has metal implants or a pacemaker

Answer

The patient's insurance provider

Answer

The patient's dietary preferences

Answer

The patient's room number

Question 3

A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10 AM and the physician writes an order for a clear liquid diet. Which department should the HUC notify FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Dietary/Nutrition Services

Answer

Laboratory

Answer

Endoscopy Suite

Answer

Pharmacy

Question 4

What does the abbreviation 'STAT' mean when written on a physician's order?

Accepted Answer

Immediately/at once

Answer

Schedule Tomorrow At Two

Answer

Standard Treatment and Therapy

Answer

Send To Another Team

Question 5

A physician orders an ECG (electrocardiogram) for a patient. Which department does the HUC contact to have this performed?

Accepted Answer

Cardiology/Cardiac Diagnostics

Answer

Radiology

Answer

Laboratory

Answer

Respiratory Therapy

Question 6

When a physician writes 'PT/OT eval and treat,' the HUC must schedule consultations with which two departments?

Accepted Answer

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Answer

Pharmacy and Oncology

Answer

Pulmonology and Orthopedics

Answer

Pediatrics and Obstetrics

Question 7

A patient is scheduled for surgery at 1 PM and has an ordered pre-op chest X-ray. What is the HUC's BEST action regarding this order?

Accepted Answer

Schedule the chest X-ray immediately so results are available before surgery

Answer

Wait until morning of surgery to schedule

Answer

Ask the patient if they want the X-ray done

Answer

Schedule the X-ray for the following day