Introduction to Sterile Processing
Medical Terminology:
Prefix
Medical Terminology:
Root Words
Medical Terminology:
Suffix
Medical Terminology:
Abbreviations
100

This is a list of specific supplies, utensils, and instruments for a specific procedure. SP technicians use these lists to assemble the items needed for individual procedures.

What is a case cart pull sheet

(Pick list)

100

This prefix means under or beneath.

What is sub-.

100

This root word means skull.

What is cranio?

100

This suffix means surgical removal.

What is -ectomy.

100

This abbreviation means total hip arthorplasty.

What is a THA.

200

This is an infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a healthcare faciltiy.

What is a healthcare-associated infection (HAI)

200

This prefix means before.

What is ante-.

200

This root word means uterus.

What id hyster.

200

This suffix means visual examination.

What is -oscopy.

200

This abbreviation means coronary artery bypass graft.

What is CABG.

300

This is a process by which all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, spores, and fungi are completely destroyed.

What is sterilization.

300

This prefix means half.

What is hemi-.

300

This root word means heart.

What is cardio.

300

This suffix means surgical restoration.

What is -plasty.

300

This abbreviation means total abdominal hysterectomy.

What is TAH.

400

This is to make safe by removing or reducing contamination by infectious organisms or other harmful substances to an acceptable level.

What is decontamination?

400

This prefix means across or through.

What is trans-.

400

This root word means nose.

What is rhino.

400

This suffix means record or image of.

What is -gram.

400

This abbreviation means closed reduction.

What is CR.

500

This is information provided by a device manufacturer that provides detailed instructions on how to properly use and/or process the device.

What are Instructions for Use (IFU).

500

This prefix means between.

What is inter-.

500

This root word means joint.

What is arthro.

500

This suffix means to create an opening.

What is -ostomy.

500
This abbreviation means bilateral myringotomy with tubes.

What is BMT.

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