Which of the Following May Be an HUC Task in the Event

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be an HUC task in the event of a patient death?

• A)Assisting the hospital chaplain in giving the patient the last rights
• B)Calling the hospital morgue personnel to arrange transportation of the deceased patient to the morgue
• C)Writing a short obituary for the hospital newsletter
• D)Obtaining a gurney and wheeling the deceased patient to the morgue

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Definitions:

Formal Leader

An individual who holds an official position of authority and is recognized within an organization as having the right to guide and direct others.

Leadership Roles

The specific responsibilities and expectations associated with individuals in positions of influence within an organization.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in the capability of a group to achieve its goals and successfully execute tasks together.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work, and to use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one’s personal and/or organizational objectives.