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Week 1 Flash Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is medical terminology? | The language used in healthcare to describe the human body, conditions, procedures, and treatments. |
| What do medical assistants do? | Help patients and the office - take vitals. assist the doctor, schedule appointments, and handle charts. |
| What are the four word parts? | Prefix, root, combining form, and suffix |
| What is a word root? | The main part of the term that indicates a body part. ( cardi = heart ) |
| What is a combining from? | A word root + a vowel ( usually "o") ( cardi/o ) |
| Why do we use medical term? | To communicate clearly and avoid mistakes. |
| What is a suffix? | Ending of a word, tells condition or procedure. |
| Example of a suffix? | -itis = inflammation |
| What is a prefix? | Beginning of a word; tells time, number, or location. |
| brady- means? | Slow. |
| tachy- means? | Fast. |
| hyper- means? | High / above normal. |
| hypo- means? | Low / below normal. |
| When do you drop the combining vowel? | When the suffix starts with a vowel. |
| What does -pathy mean? | Disease. |
| What does -megaly mean? | Enlargement. |
| What does neur mean? | Nerve. |
| What does hepat mean? | Liver. |
| What does oste mean? | Bone. |
| What does myo mean? | Muscle. |
| Word breakdown: arthritis | arthr ( joint ) + itis ( inflammation ) |
| Word break down : cardiology | cardi/o ( heart ) + logy ( study of ) |
| What is an acronym? | A word made from initials ( ex. CPR ) |
| What is an eponym? | Term named after a person (ex. Alzheimer ) |
| What is diagnosis? | Finding out what's wrong. |
| What is prognosis? | How the condition will likely go. |
| What is medical record? | A written history of a patient's health. |
| Which is the proper breakdown of the word parts in the term polyneuropathy? | poly/neuro/pathy |
| Translate the suffix -graph. | instrument used to produce a record |
| What languages form most medical terms? | Greek and Latin. |
| CHAPTER 2 | - - - - |
| What is a health record? | A file with a patient's medical info. |
| Why are health records important? | They help doctors give proper care. |
| What is in a health record? | History, meds, allergies, labs, and treatments. |
| What is a progress note? | Notes about how a patient is doing. |
| What is a physician's order? | Doctor's instructions for care or meds. |
| What is an EHR? | Digital patient record. |
| What is HIPAA? | Law that protects patient privacy. |
| What is subjective info? | What the patient says. |
| What is objective info? | What the provider observes or measures. |
| What is a consent form? | Paper where a patient agrees to treatment. |
| What is a discharge summary? | Notes about care after leaving the hospital. |
| What is a flow sheet? | Chart tracking vitals or progress. |
| What is MAR? | Record of medications given. |
| What is POHR? | Records organized by patient problems. |
| What is a SOHR? | Records organized by source ( nurse, doctor, lab). |
| Why is documentation important? | It ensures proper care and legal protection. |
| What is an operative report? | A record of a surgery and outcome. |
| What is a diagnostic report? | Test results like X-rays, CTs, or lab work. |
| What is a nurses' note? | Daily observations by nurses. |
| What is a physician's progress note? | Daily notes from the doctor on patient status. |
| What is admission record? | Info collected when a patient enters the hospital. |
| What is a discharge summary? | Notes about care and instructions after leaving the hospital |
| What is a flow sheet? | Chart that tracks vitals and patient progress. |
| What is a medication record? | A list of all meds a patient takes, doses, and schedules. |
| Roots | cardi/o - heart > cardiology ( study of heart ) path/o - disease > pathology ( study of disease ) hemat/o hem/o - blood > hematology ( study of blood ) neur/o - nerve > neurology ( study of nerves ) dermat/o - skin > dermatitis ( skin inflammation ) |
| Prefixes | hyper- - above normal > hypertension hypo- - below normal > hypoglycemia pre- - before > preoperative post- - after > postoperative sub- - under > subcutaneous |
| Suffixes | -logy - study of > neurology -itis - inflammation > hepatitis -ectomy - surgical removal > appendectomy -gram - record or picture > electrocardiogram ( ECG/EKG) -scope - instrument for viewing > endoscope |
| CHAPTER 3 | - - - - - |
| What is the integumentary system? | The skin, hair, nails, and glands. |
| What is dermatology? | The study of skin. |
| What is epidermis? | The outer layer of skin. |
| Which layer has blood vessels and nerves? | Dermis |
| Which layer stores fat? | Subcutaneous tissue. |
| What is lesion? | Any abnormal skin change. |
| What is macule? | Flat, discolored spot. |
| What is papule? | Small raised bump. |
| What is vesicle? | Small fluid - filled blister. |
| What is pustule? | Pus-filled bump. |
| What is nodule? | Large, solid bump. |
| What is wheal? | Raised, itchy area ( like hives ). |
| What is crust? | Dried blood or pus. |
| What is scale? | Flaky skin. |
| What is alopecia? | Hair loss. |
| What hair covers most of your body? | Vellus hair. |
| What hair is thick and dark? | Terminal hair. |
| Term means "too much sweat"? | Hyperhidrosis |
| The medical term meaning "skin disease" is | Dermopathy. |
| Deconstruct the term actinic. | actin/ic |
| Antihistamine is a drug that ________the effects of histamine. | Opposes, blocks or counteract |
| The abbreviation "ABCDE" means ______. | Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving |
| Diminished sweating is the definition of _____. | Hypohidrosis |
| Pressure, temperature, and pain are detected by nerves within the | Dermis |
| A drug that temporarily blocks sensation is an ______ | Anesthetic |
| The medical term meaning "bed sore" is | Decubitus ulcer. |
| The root "xero"- in xeroderma means | Dry or dryness |
| Located within the dermis of the skin? | Glands, nerves, and hair follicles |
| Abbreviations for subcutaneous | SQ and SC |
| Why is subcutaneous tissue important? | Insulation and energy storage. |
| CHAPTER 4 | - - - - - |
| Orthopedic surgeon? | Treats bones, joints, and fracture. |
| Rheumatologist? | Treats arthritis and autoimmune joint diseases. |
| Physiatrist? | Rehab and physical medicine doctor. |
| Podiatrist? | Treats feet and ankles. |
| Chirpractor? | Aligns spine and treats musculoskeletal pain. |
| Sports medicine doctor? | Treats sports injuries like sprains and strength. |
| Physical therapist? | Helps |
| Deconstruct the term actinic. | actin/ic |
| Antihistamine is a drug that ________the effects of histamine. | Opposes, blocks or counteract |
| The abbreviation "ABCDE" means ______. | Asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving |
| Diminished sweating is the definition of _____. | Hypohidrosis |
| Pressure, temperature, and pain are detected by nerves within the | Dermis |
| A drug that temporarily blocks sensation is an ______ | Anesthetic |
| The medical term meaning "bed sore" is | Decubitus ulcer. |
| The root "xero"- in xeroderma means | Dry or dryness |
| Located within the dermis of the skin? | Glands, nerves, and hair follicles |
| Abbreviations for subcutaneous | SQ and SC |
| Why is subcutaneous tissue important? | Insulation and energy storage. |
| CHAPTER 4 | - - - - - |
| Orthopedic surgeon? | Treats bones, joints, and fracture. |
| Rheumatologist? | Treats arthritis and autoimmune joint diseases. |
| Physiatrist? | Rehab and physical medicine doctor. |
| Podiatrist? | Treats feet and ankles. |
| Chirpractor? | Aligns spine and treats musculoskeletal pain. |
| Sports medicine doctor? | Treats sports injuries like sprains and strength. |
| Physical therapist? | Helps regain movement and strength. |
| Occupational therpaist? | Helps patients perform daily activities after injury. |
| Rheumatology nurse? | Assists patients with chronic joint diseases. |
| Orthopedic nurse? | Cares for patients with bone and joint conditions. |
| Neurologist? | Treats nerve injuries affecting muscles. |
| Pain management specialist? | Treats chronic musculoskeletal pain. |
| Geriatric doctor? | Treats elderly patients with bone and joint issues. |
| Pediatric orthopedic surgeon? | Treats bone and joint problems in children. |
| Spine specialist? | Treats spinal injuries and disorders. |
| Hand surgeon? | Treats injuries and disorders of the hand and wrist. |
| What is a bone scan? | Test to check for bone diseases or fractures. |
| What is a MRI? | Imaging of bones, joints, and soft tissue. |
| A record of the electrical activity of the muscle is known as a (an) | Electromyogram. |
| Skeletal muscle is encased in a thick membrane called | Fascia |
| Spell the term for slipping or dislocation of the vertebrae | Spondylolisthesis |
| The acronym RICE stands for | Rest, ice, compression, elevation. |
| A visual record of a joint is termed a(n) | Arthrogram |
| The muscles attach to bones via _____ which are thick bands of connective tissue. | Tendons or tendon |
| The suffix -ptosis means a drooping condition. Tarsoptosis is the medical word for | Flat feet. |
| When the spinal canal narrows abnormally, the condition is called | Spinal stenosis. |
| The abbreviation for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug is | NSAID |
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