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Chapter 1: Introduction To Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Cardiogram

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record of the heart

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pericardium

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around the heart

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carditis

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inflammation of the heart

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hypertrophy

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excessive development

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gastric ulcer

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ulcer found in the stomach

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Hypodermic

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pertaining to under the skin

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gastroenterology

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study of the stomach and small intestine

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8
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What is the plural form of vertebra?

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vertebrae

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What is the plural form of thorax?

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thoraces

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What is the plural form of appendix?

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appendices

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What is the plural form of metastasis?

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metastases

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12
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What is the plural form of sarcoma?

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sarcomata

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What is the plural form of phalanx

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phalanges

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What is the plural form of ganglion

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ganglia

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15
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What is the plural form of ovum

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ova

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What is the plural form of nucleus

17
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What is the plural form of biopsy

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What is a medical record?

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Details of hospital stay

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What is an electronic medical record? (EMR)

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A computer software program that allows entry of patient information.

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History and Physical

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Written by an admitting physician.

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Nurse’s Notes

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Records of patient’s care throughout the day

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Physician’s Progress Notes

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Contains updated assessment, diagnoses, and further plans for care.

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Consultation Report

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Given by a specialist

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Ancillary Reports

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report of treatment/therapy the patient received.

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Operative Report

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Written by the surgeon

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diagnostic report

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Clinical lab and medical imaging reports

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Pathologist’s report

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report of results of tissue removed from the patient

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Informed Consent

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describes purpose, methods, benefits, and risks of procedures

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Discharge Summary

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Outline of patients hospital stay

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Acute care hospital

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Provides services for a short period of time

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Long term care facility

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Provides care for patients who need more time to recover

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Ambulatory Care

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Provides services not requiring overnight hospital stay

33
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What does HIPAA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

34
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What are the 4 parts of a word part?

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Word Root
Prefixes
Suffixes
Combining vowel

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