Patient Order Tracking System Quiz

Login and Access

• Login access requires a 6-digit code.

Functionality Keys

• The key to look up information in the system is F9.

Patient Order Tracking

• Every patient order history is accessible via the process desktop, with the most recent orders displayed on top.

Dates in Ordering Process

• Service Date: Refers to the date an order is scheduled to be completed.
• Order Date: Represents the date an order was entered into the system.

Order Identification

• Each order is assigned a unique order number for tracking purposes.

Adding New Orders

• New orders can be entered by selecting OE, then process desktop, and choosing new order.

Entering Allergies

• Allergies can be documented through order entry, selecting the care area, and editing patient data.

Allergy Lookup Shortcuts

• Food allergies can be easily looked up using the shortcut /F.
• Environmental allergies can be accessed via the shortcut /E.
• Medication allergies are available through the shortcut /M.

Allergy Verification

• Unit clerks cannot verify allergies; any entries made by them are marked as unverified.

Standard Fields Page

• Includes key patient information such as temporary location, visitor allowance, patient's conditions, height, weight, and reason for visit.

Custom Queries

• Contains detailed patient information including arrival on the unit, date, time, diagnosis, procedure, isolation precaution codes, food dislikes, and personal directive.

Isolation Information

• Patient isolation status can be found under custom queries.

Visitor Information

• Visitor limitations can be checked on the standard fields page.

Doctor Lookup

• To find a doctor, input the first four letters of their last name followed by the F9 key.

Additional Information

• Patient bowel routines should be recorded under additional information.

Diet Types

• A diet high in fiber and low in fat is classified as a combination or therapeutic diet.

Patient Transfers

• Transfer to a unit should be initiated when a bed becomes available, recorded as Adm, tr, or transfer request.

Test your knowledge on the patient order tracking system, including login access, order identification, and allergy documentation. This quiz covers key functionality, shortcuts, and important date definitions in the order process.