Medical Terminology
The 3 parts of medical terminology
Root Prefix Suffix
Acronym used in assessment of a fractured extremity
EPIC E-Expose P - Palpate I - Inspect C- cover and dress open wounds
BLS
Basic life support (EMT-EMR)
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resusitation
Apgar scoring system
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiration
In medical terminology, what is the root of a word
A basic word that can have have a suffix or prefix added is called a root word. It forms the basis of a new word. The root word is also a word in its own right.
MIVT - radio report (Things to report to medical control or dispatch)
M=Medical or Trauma I - injury/CC V-Vitals T - Treatment
ALS
Advanced Life Support - paramedic ambulance
AED
Automated external defibrillator
FAST
Used for determining signs of stroke F-face A - arm drift S - Speech T - time
What is a prefix in medical terminology
Prefix: Term added to the beginning of roots or root words to make a new word.
Acronym for treating shock
TOWEL - T - Transport O-Oxygen W - Warm EL - elevate legs if needed
JVD
Jugular Vein Distention
LMP
Last menstrual period
Name the two pedal (foot) pulses
Dorsalis pedis Posterier tibialis
What is a suffix in medical terminology
Suffix: adding to the end of roots or root words,
STOW (another way to look at treating shock)
S - Supine T - Transport - O oxygen W - Warm
AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Cyanosis
Blue tint to skin due to lack of oxygen
What does a basal skull fracture appear as
Battle sign
What is the root word: hemo
blood
AMS means
Altered mental status
CVA
Cerebral Vascular Accident
ETA
Estimated time of Arrival
What is taking a Blood pressure without a stethoscope called
BP by palpation