HUCL1601 Final Review

Match the following

• Psychologist

• Provides counseling and support for financial, housing, or care placement needs.

• Laboratory Technologi

• Advises on infectious outbreaks like COVID-19, VRE, or MRSA.

• Infection Prevention Team

• Draws blood samples from patients.

• Recreational Therapist

• Uses recreational activities to promote recovery and well-being.

• Social Worker

• Focuses on diagnosing behavior and mental health issues and providing treatment.

Match the following

• Physiotherapist

• Helps patients with feeding, swallowing, or communication issues.

• Speech Language Pathologist

• Teaches about food allergies and creates custom diet plans.

• Pharmacist

• Helps patients regain mobility and prevent injury.

• Registered Dietitian

• Dispenses medications and advises on drug compatibility and side effects.

• ECG Technologist

• Performs ECGs to assess heart activity.

Match the following

• Nurse

• Manages ventilators, performs ABGs, and monitors respiratory function.

• Respiratory Therapist

• Administers medications and monitors patient vitals

• EMT / Paramedic

• Educates patients about health management and disease prevention

• Health Educator

• Responds to emergencies; may perform intubation or IV therapy.

• Occupational Therapist

• Assists patients with daily tasks like meal prep or laundry

Match the following

• Service Aide

• Monitors patient vital signs and reports changes to the healthcare team.

• Housekeeping Staff

• Cleans and disinfects furniture, beds, and spills in patient care area

• Clinical Nurse

• Hires staff, manages budgets, and sets goals for one or more units

• Manager / Unit Manager

• Assists with patient bathing, feeding, toileting, and walking—requires supervision.

• Health Care Aide (HCA / PSW)

• Stocks supplies and equipment on one or multiple units.

Why is accurate patient identification important in health care settings, and which of the following pieces of information are typically used to identify a patient prior to providing care? (Select all that apply)

• Patient’s legal first and last name

• Nickname or preferred name

• Health care number

• Date of birth

• Gender

Which of the following are considered part of professional telephone etiquette in a health care setting? (Select all that apply)

• Answer before the third ring

• Take notes using a pen and message pad

• Chew gum quietly while speaking

• Rely on memory for short messages

• Avoid eating or drinking while on the phone

List 5 attributes of a unit clerk

Why is empathy an important attribute for a Hospital Unit Clerk?

• It helps them finish paperwork faster

• It allows them to ignore emotional situations

• It helps them understand and support patients and families during stressful times

• It makes it easier to avoid talking to patients

What is the main purpose of a Leave of Absence (LOA) in a hospital setting?

• To discharge the patient permanently

• To allow the patient to attend personal events without losing their hospital bed

• To transfer the patient to another hospital

• To give the health care team a break

Which of the following tasks is appropriate for a Student Unit Clerk (SHUC/SUC) to perform?

• Discharge a patient without supervision

• Transcribe a physician’s order with supervision

• Give medication instructions to a patient

• Diagnose a patient’s condition