Exam 2 questions Flashcards
what does the combining form ankyl/o mean
crooked, bent, stiff
what is the term for a disorder affecting the cartilage?
chondromalacia
what does the term ataxia describe
lack of muscle coordination
what does the combining form kyph/o mean
bent/ hump
which type of arthritis is also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis
osteoarthritis
where are the metacarpals located
hands
a bone is crushed or splintered in which type of fraction
comminuted
jade jurley is diagnosed with kyphosis. what does this mean?
jade has an outward spinal curvature
following a stroke, paco ines experiences partial paralysis of the left side of his body. what is the correct term for this condition
hemiparesis
which term refers to a narrowing of the spinal cavity
spinal stenosis
what is an example of pronation
rotating the arm so that the palm is turned downward or backward
a person with which condition has below average bone density
osteopenia
what is the name for the upper part of the sternum
manubrium
a patient with severe arthritis would be most likely to have which procedure
athrodesis
which is the medical term for pinched nerve
radiculopathy
in which direction do transverse muscle fibers run
crosswise
where is the malleolus located
ankles
which condition is a congenital birth defect
spina bifida
which is the medical term for a condition known as swayback
lordosis
what does the combining form chondr/o mean
cartilage
which condition is inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
osteitis
which is the word part that means paralysis
-plegia
tracy burns is diagnosed with lumbago. what does lumbago mean
lower back pain
which term means bending the toes upward at the ankle
dorsiflexion
what does the combining form myel/o mean
spinal cord
which physician specializes in treating foot disorders
podiatrist
which term that means bone inflammation
osteitis
where are the metatarsals located
feet
a synovectomy refers to the surgery on which body part
joint
a patient scheduled for a laminectomy will be having surgery on which body part
spine
what does the combining form tax/o mean
order
which is a chronic condition characterized by pain because of overuse
tendinosis
which means the movement of a limb away from the body’s midline
abduction
what is a chronic condition characterized by a range of symptoms, including muscle or joint pain and fatigue
fibromyalgia
which combining form means bone
oste/o
which is a word part that means rupture
-rrhexis
which is the term for a pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise
intermittent claudication
which type of arthritis may be caused by medications, alcohol consumption, or diet
GOUT
which is true about a muscles origin
it is where the muscle begins on the body
a patient with which condition has abnormally soft bones
osteomalacia
which term also means hip socket
acetabulum
Suri Reubens needs to take a break from playing tennis due to epicondylitis. what does epicondylitis mean
inflammation of the elbow
what is the definition of atonic
lack of normal muscle tone
which specialist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function
physiatrist
which physician treats disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles
orthopedic surgeon
what means the movement of a limb toward the body’s midling
adduction
the word roots in osteomyelitis indicate that this term refers to an inflammation of which
bone and bone marrow
what does the prefix dys- mean
bad, difficult, painful
the form of arthritis most associated with aging is called
osteoarthritis
the term that means diminished tone of the skeletal system is
hypotonia
a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is a
physiatrist
a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway is call a
sphincter
an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is a condition called
osteomyelitis
the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebrae is called
laminectomy
the condition of blood within a joint is known as
hemarthrosis
the condition of thinner-than-average bone density is called
osteoporosis
true or false: a shin splint is a type of an orthotic
false
true or false: a tenotomy a surgical incision into the colon
false
true or false: an artificial hand is a type of orthotic
false
how many phalanges are on one hand
14
hypotonia means
diminished muscle tone
how many types of muscles are there
3
how many bones are there
206
what word part means bone marrow in the word osteomyelitis
myel
how many ribs are there
24
watching tv and reading excessively to avoid dealing with an issue are common types of which defense mechanisms
temporary withdrawal
what describes a type of verbal communication
the spoken word
before you transfer a patient’s call to another department or office you should:
signal (or page) the person in the department you are transferring to and when the person answers, explain who is waiting to speak to them and give a summary of the issue
it is almost always best to take which of he following issues to the office manager
a coworkers habitual tardiness that affects the practice
if you are speaking to a patient face-to-face at the office and the phone rings, you should
say “excuse me for a moment, please” and answer the call
when providing patient education, your first task is to
assess the patients ability to comprehend the instructions
in the context of communication ______, may be considered as the awareness of one’s own feelings and the feelings of others
perception
when obtaining a telephone message from a recording device or outside answering service, you should not
prioritize messages according to the order in which the messages were received
when working with older patients, you should:
greet them warmly and by name
who typically discusses abnormal results or serious health conditions with patients and their families
provider
if a person is claiming to be a patient’s attorney calls to request information from the patients medical records, you should
verify that the attorney is authorized to receive it and offer to call them back
it is recommended that you ask which of the following questions when a patient presents for a follow-up visit
how have you been doing since you were last here
electronic prescription refill requests are commonly referred to as
e-prescribing
when responding to a nonemergency phone call and the person needs additional information, it is appropriate to respond:
1-excuse yourself from the phone call saying “may I put you on hold for a moment.
2- may I call you back with that information
3-confirm the patients phone number before hanging up because it might have changed since the patient was last seen
what is considered a nonadaptive coping skill
drinking
when communicating with others, you should be
assertive
when communicating with patients, you should always
display positive body language
when conducting phone calls, on average, how long does it take a person to pick up on attitude from listening to the tone of the person’s voice
10 seconds
if a caller is requesting information, you should ask if you can call them back if it will take you longer than _______ to retrieve it
1 minute
documenting patient education does
minimizes professional liability
if a caller makes threats, you should
document the information about the caller and the threat and end the call
which of the following is an example of a trivial difference
disagreement on one’s choice of clothing
do or dont listen and take an active interest in what the patient is saying
do
do or dont talk to much about yourself
dont
do or dont let patients talk about themselves
do
do or dont maintain eye contact and use warm and friendly greeting
do
do or dont forget to use common courtesy, and dont look away while others are speaking
dont
do or dont ask open ended questions
do
do or dont use questions that require only yes or no answers
dont
do or dont ask political or religious discussions
dont
do or dont be overconfident
dont
do or dont comment on something the patient is wearing
do
do or dont hang back in the conversation
dont
do or dont comment on a common interest or current event
do
do or dont avoid eye contact with all patients
dont
what does the acronym THINK mean
is it True
is it Helpful
is it Inspiring
is it Necessary
is it Kind
when working with pediatric patients instead of saying problem you should say
finding
when working with pediatric patients instead of saying deformity you should say
appearance
when working with pediatric patients instead of saying worry you should say
wonder
when working with pediatric patients instead of saying performing an x-ray you should say
take a picture
do or dont ask do you prefer morning or afternoon
do
do or dont ask when you were last seen by the doctor
do
do or dont ask when you would like to come in
dont
do or dont ask what is the problem
dont
do or dont ask what the reason for the visit is
do
do or dont ask are you a patient here
dont
when dealing with a frustrated patient what steps should you take to assist them
step 1 let the patient vent
step 2 express empathy to the patient
step 3 begin to problem solve
step 4 mutually agree on the solution
step 5 follow up
patients can create their own electronic health records, communicate with their provider electronically, request lab results, referrals and appointments
patient portal
patient records in a digital format
EMR
a combination of practice management and electronic medical records
EHR
a combination of electronic, wireless, or paper records
hybrid
a software that provides the medical office the electronic component to deal with day-to-day financial and administrative operations of a medical practice and that allows information to be pulled from the patients record and populated in the financial components of the patient account
practice management
refers to the interoperability of electronic medical records or the ability to share medical records with other health care facilities
EHR
