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The 3 main functions of the hospital are:

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  1. Care and treatment of the sick
  2. Education
  3. Research
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The 7 types of hospitals are:

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  1. Acute care
  2. Rehabilitation hospital
  3. Extended care
  4. Intermediate care
  5. Specialty
  6. Agency
  7. Psychiatric
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3
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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

assisting a patient to the bathroom

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clinical

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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

transcribing doctors’ orders

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non-clinical

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5
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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

filing reports in patients’ charts

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non-clinical

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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

feeding a patient

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clinical

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7
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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

answering the unit telephone

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non-clinical

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8
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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

changing a patients’ dressing

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clinical

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9
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Is this task clinical or non-clinical?

answering a patient’s request on the intercom

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non-clinical

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Describe what is meant by “transcription”.

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A process used to communicate the doctors’ orders to the nursing staff and other hospital departments, computers or handwritten requisitions are used.

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What are the 3 primary functions of the hospital?

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Care and treatment of the sick
Education
Research

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List 6 responsibilities of the NUC.

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  1. Performs all non-clinical patient care tasks for the nursing unit such as admission, discharge & transfer of a patient
  2. Communicating all new doctors’ orders to the patient’s nurse
  3. Responsible for the transcribing of doctors’ orders
  4. Maintaining the patients’ charts
  5. Placing and receiving doctors’ telephone calls to and from the doctors’ office
  6. Providing information to the doctors regarding procedures
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13
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List 10 different nursing units

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  • Orthopedics
  • Emergency
  • Gynecology
  • Coronary Care
  • Medical
  • Urology
  • Cardiovascular
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Respiratory
  • Renal/Dialysis
  • Cardiac Step-down
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Unit
  • Oncology
  • General Surgery
  • Burn Unit
  • Intensive Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Labour, Delivery, Post-Partum
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14
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What clinical duties does the NUC perform?

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None

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15
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List 7 different types of hospitals.

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Acute Care
Rehabilitation 
Extended Care
Intermediate Care
Specialty – BC Childrens, BC Womens
Agency – BCCA
Psychiatric
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16
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List 8 hospital departments.

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Housekeeping
Dietary
Maintenance
Sterile Processing
Biomedical Engineering
Stores/Purchasing
Laundry
Information Systems
Human Resources/Staffing
Radiology
Social Services
Pastoral Services
Volunteer
Pharmacy
Lab
Physiotherapy
Nuclear Medicine
Home Care
Occupational Therapy
Dietary
Respiratory
17
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What is the function of SPD/CSD?

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To wash, clean and sterilize hospital equipment (bedpans, humidifiers, air mattresses & pumps, urinals, breast-pump parts, wash basins) and to deliver it to the Nursing Units. To assemble Procedural Trays.

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List 7 Procedural Trays and describe their function.

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  1. Thoracentesis Tray – used by physician for withdrawal of excess fluid from thoracic cavity
  2. Paracentesis Tray – for withdrawal of excess fluid from any body cavity
  3. Pelvic Tray – for pelvic examination
  4. Biopsy Tray – used by physician to remove a small specimen of tissue for microscopic examination
  5. Bone Marrow Tray – used by physician to obtain a specimen of bone marrow
  6. Cutdown Tray – used by physician to expose a vein when one cannot be found to start an IV
  7. Jugular Insertion Tray – to insert a Central Line for TPN to be infused
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List 8 services that the Maintenance Dept. provides.

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Plumbing
Electrical
Carpentry
Mechanical
General repairs (elevator)
Painting
Grounds
Steam plant
AC/heating
20
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What is the function of Biomedical Engineering and list 6 pieces of equipment they are responsible for?

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Responsible for the repair and upkeep of heart monitors, heart-lung machines, CT scanners, addressographs, thermometers, BP cuffs

21
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Internist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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j) Diseases of adults

22
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Cardiologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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m) Heart Disease

23
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Gynecologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract

24
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Dermatologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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n) Diseases of the skin

25
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Allergist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines

26
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Neonatologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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a) Disorders of the newborn

27
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Pediatrician

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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k) Diseases of children

28
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Psychiatrist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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b) Treatment of mental disorders

29
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Anesthetist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation

30
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Otolaryngologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat

31
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Geriatrist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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i) Problems and diseases of the aged

32
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Endocrinologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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f) Glandular diseases

33
Q

Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Pathologist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease

34
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Select the correct occupational description for the following term:

Hospitalist

a) Disorders of the newborn
b) Treatment of mental disorders
c) Diseases of ear, nose, and throat
d) Study of cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
e) Administration of drugs or gases that cause loss of feeling or sensation
f) Glandular diseases
g) Hypersensitivity to foods, pollens, or medicines
h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients
i) Problems and diseases of the aged
j) Diseases of adults
k) Diseases of children
l) Diseases of the female reproductive tract
m) Heart Disease
n) Diseases of the skin

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h) Focus is exclusively on hospitalized patients

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