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TAUC-PF Procedure Ordering Guide
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TAUC-PF Procedure Ordering Guide3 rules to remember about scheduling ultrasounds Correct
Answer -If scheduling an appointment for a future date
(tomorrow morning) there is no need to call the US tech. But if
scheduling an appointment on the same date, you must call the
US tech to make them aware of the appointment
-When scheduling an appointment on the weekend, always use
the next available time slot to prevent the tech from having to
drive home or waste time between studies
-For TAUC 1 walk-in pts during times when the US tech is
present, verbally notify them and they will fit in the pt
All EKGs must be... Correct Answer labeled w/ a pt sticker
scanned by the front desk staff after the provider signs the EKG
BP Recheck Correct Answer Found on main tab under vital
signs and IV management; utilized if the pt's BP is abnormal and
requires a recheck (It's helpful to put a specific time in the notes
section of this order to ensure abnormal results can be addressed
before the pt is discharged)
EKG Documentation-Free text Correct Answer Requires 5
pertinent findings
-Rate
-Rhythm
-Axis
-Intervals
-ST-T findings
Example: NSR, 82bpm, nl axis, nl intervals, no ST-T segment
, EKG Orders/Documentation Correct Answer EKG orders can
be documented either as free-text or procedure note. Ask the
provider what they prefer
ER/Hospital Transfer Correct Answer Found on main tab;
utilize to ensure that transfer pts have all relevant info ready to
accompany them to the next medical facility w/o delay; 3 pre-
transfer IV management options are conveniently listed at the
bottom of this section
Eye irrigation Correct Answer Found under misc/other tab;
when ordering, there are 3 orders that must be selected (single
eye or bilateral eyes; IV tubing; Lactated Ringers, 1L)
Five Medical CTs Correct Answer -CT Head w/o IV contrast
-CT Neck w/ IV contrast
-CT Angio Chest w/ IV contrast
-CT Abdomen/Pelvis w/ IV contrast
-CT Abdomen/Pelvis w/o IV contrast
Five Trauma CTs Correct Answer -CT Head w/o IV contrast
-CT Facial/Sinuses complete w/o IV contrast
-CT C-spine w/o IV contrast
-CT Chest (thorax) w/ IV contrast
-CT Abdomen/Pelvis w/ IV contrast
Fluorescein eye strips Correct Answer Found under misc/other
tab; used to dye eyes to evaluate for corneal abrasion (green this
bubble)
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