Medical Terminology
What does the prefix A- mean?
Without
What is durable power of attorney?
A person authorized to make medical decisions for a patient who is unable to make decisions for themselves.
What is psoriasis?
Skin condition with patches of red skin and scales that have a silvery appearance.
Where should the leg electrodes be placed for an EKG?
Just above the ankles.
What is hematemesis?
Vomiting blood
True of False: A colonoscopy requires informed consent?
True
What is a superbill?
Also called an encounter form; a list of pre-printed procedure and diagnosis codes.
What is the medication Rosuvastatin used for?
Lowering cholesterol
This test involves obtaining a sample of cells from the cervix to screen for cancer or abnormal cell growth.
PAP smear
What is Myopia?
Nearsightedness
What is the purpose of a living will?
Indicates a patient's wishes around life prolonging medical treatments.
This term refers to the process where a patient's insurance company determines the medical necessity of the services rendered before payment is made.
Prior Authorization
This is the most common site for taking an adult patient’s pulse.
Radial artery
his procedure is used to test lung function by measuring the volume of air a patient can inhale and exhale.
What is a spirometry test?
This term refers to the inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
gastritis
What does it mean to be a patient advocate?
To speak and act on behalf of a patients needs and wellbeing.
This type of insurance is specifically designed for patients who need long-term medical care, often covering nursing homes and home health care.
Long Term Care Insurance
This procedure is done to check for signs of diabetes by measuring blood glucose levels over the span of several hours after fasting and drinking a glucose solution.
What is a glucose tolerance test?
This is the medical term for a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove excess fluid.
What is a thoracentesis?
This is the abbreviation for a medication that is taken three times a day.
tid
This type of infection is acquired in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or clinic.
What is a nosocomial infection?
This insurance plan is often provided through an employer and covers a portion of a patient's medical expenses. It is typically paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
What type of EKG artifact is caused by electrical currents from nearby wiring or equipment and results in a series of even small spikes?
AC Interference/60 cycle interference
This procedure is used to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to diagnose infections or diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord.
What is a lumbar puncture?