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

Fasting blood glucose is a blood test scheduled with the laboratory or phlebotomy department, which handles specimen collection and analysis.

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

Metal implants and pacemakers are contraindications for MRI due to the strong magnetic field, making this safety information critical before scheduling.

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

The dietary department must be notified immediately to modify the patient's meal service to clear liquids in preparation for the procedure.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Immediately/at once

Answer

STAT is derived from the Latin 'statim,' meaning immediately, indicating the order must be carried out without delay.

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

ECGs are performed by the cardiology or cardiac diagnostics department, which specializes in heart monitoring procedures.

HUC - Health Unit Coordinator Practice Test

HUC - Health Unit Coordinator Practice Test

HUC Scheduling & Ancillary Department Coordination