Medical Terminology
The suffix "-algia" refers to what?
Pain
What document must a patient sign to release medical records?
What is a Release of Information form?
How should a height bar be positioned when measuring a patient?
What is gently lowered to rest on the patient’s head?
When using an EHR system to print specimen labels, what two things must the MA still add manually?
Time of collection and MA initials
What stage of the communication cycle involves forming the message?
Encoding
What does the prefix "brady-" mean?
Slow
What is the main purpose of HIPAA?
What is to protect patient privacy?
Where should a patient be injected for a subcutaneous injection?
What is the fatty tissue under the skin (e.g., back of upper arm
True or False: It's acceptable to label a specimen before drawing the blood.
False
What stage involves interpreting the message based on personal perceptions?
Decoding
What is the term for excessive sweating?
What is diaphoresis?
What is the term for a patient’s written request not to be revived?
What is a Do Not Resuscitate order?
What PPE is required for contact precautions?
What are gloves and gown?
If a label is missing the MA’s initials, what issue might this cause during processing?
It may be unclear who collected the specimen, affecting traceability and accountability
What’s the term for the information the receiver sends back to the sender?
Feedback
Hematemesis is defined as what?
What is vomiting blood?
What is the ABN used for?
What is to inform the patient Medicare may not cover a service?
What color tube is used for CBC testing?
What is lavender?
What is the correct position order when taking orthostatic vitals?
Supine → Sitting → Standing
What is one way a medical assistant can verify message understanding?
Ask the patient to repeat the instructions in their own words (teach-back method)
The combining form “nephro” refers to which organ?
What is the kidney?
What is the legal term for touching a patient without consent?
What is battery?
When performing a 12-lead ECG, where does V4 go?
What is the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line?
What might dizziness on standing indicate when taking orthostatic vitals?
Orthostatic hypotension
Give an example of how cultural background can affect the receiver’s decoding process.
Eye contact may be seen as disrespectful in some cultures, affecting interpretation of intent