medical terminology

Question 1

what is medical terminology?

Answer 1

the specific vocabulary used by healthcare professionals for scientific and technical terms. The purpose is to assist those in a healthcare environment to speak and write in a precise manner. Used to communicate effectively and accurately across different languages to eliminate mistranslations.

Question 2

5 components of medical terminology

Answer 2

prefix - small part added to beginning, relates to time, direction
root - essential meaning of the word
suffix - added to ending, relates to condition or what’s happening
combining vowel - connects roots to suffixes and roots to other roots
combining form - combination of root and combining vowel

Question 3

sources for support with medical technology

Answer 3

• doctors
• nurses
• textbooks

Question 4

what are checklists?

Answer 4

Used in healthcare environments to reduce confusion and mistakes. They can be used to ensure all tasks are completed properly, following the right policies and procedures.

Question 5

what are checklists used for?

Answer 5

• admission and discharge of patients
• storage of records
• telephone answering protocols

Question 6

why have policies and procedures?

Answer 6

• to meet legal requirements
• self protection
• provide for confidentiality

Question 7

policies and procedures in a healthcare setting

Answer 7

• WHS
• emergency procedures
• safety, confidentiality and privacy procedures
• cleanliness and hygiene
• recording information
• local, state and federal legislation