MEDICAL TERMINOLOGIES
What is etymology?
Before
What body part is referred to by the Occipital area?
Back of the head.
Thomas was found unconscious on the floor when a healthcare provider rushed to the scene to assess his condition. As part of the standard protocol, the provider should assess his status by checking his ______?
Provide both the acronym and the full term.
ABC - Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Define "Preventive Colonoscopy"
A colorectal cancer screening test performed on a patient who has no symptoms or history of colon polyps or cancer.
What is the basic word for the medical term "Hepatic"?
Liver
What does the suffix "lysis" stand for?
Destruction or breakdown
What anatomical term refers to the broader area of the chest cavity together with its internal organs such as the heart and lungs.
Thoracic
This refers to the correct order in which a trained health professional performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Provide both the acronym and the full term.
CAB - Chest compressions, airway and breathing
Differentiate Physical Therapy from Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy addresses gross motor movements or large muscle movements (walking, jumping, lifting, running) while Occupational Therapy addresses fine motor movements or small muscle movements to perform daily activities (toileting, dressing, eating, etc).
Bone
In the medical term "Neuropathy," what serves as the suffix and what does this suffix mean?
Suffix: "-Opathy"
Meaning: "disease of"
Stand up and point the location of the inguinal area to the group. After pointing to this area, say, “This is commonly known as the __________.”
Trainee should point between thigh and abdominal area. This is commonly known as the "Groin."
Mary, who is 6 weeks pregnant, was rushed to the hospital this morning due to dizziness, fatigue and confusion. Upon testing her blood, her healthcare providers discovered an abnormally high level of blood glucose. What could be Mary’s diagnosis?
Provide both the acronym and the full term.
GDM - Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
John Wick, a US soldier recently lost his leg in the recent war. He is afraid that he may no longer be able to walk forever. Identify what equipment and therapy he needs in order to regain his ability to walk.
Equipment: Prostetic
Therapy: Physical Therapy (walking entails large muscle movements)
What is the anatomic structure affected by the disease "Myocarditis"?
The Heart Muscle or Muscle Layer of the Heart
Identify the prefix and medical term for the word "Endoderm," along with its meaning.
Prefix is : Endo , Medical term : Derm
Meaning : Endo- inside Derm- skin
Read and translate the highlighted anatomical terms.
Sarah, aged 45, is suffering from a swollen hallux. She complains that since Tuesday, both her buccal areas have been sore then followed by extensive gastric pain. Due to these manifestations, she decided to go the hospital.
Sarah, aged 45, is suffering from a swollen big toe. She complains that since Tuesday, both her cheek areas have been sore then followed by extensive belly / stomach pain. Due to these manifestations, she decided to go the hospital.
Lily-Ann, born 5 days ago, is suffering from a critical illness that doctors are currently investigating. What is the most appropriate hospital placement for Lily-Ann?
Provide both the acronym and the full term.
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
What medical "specialties" address the issues from the following areas:
- Blood
- Bladder / Prostate / Urinary Tract
- Arthritis
Hermatology
Urology
Rheumatology
What anatomic structure is affected by the condition - "Spondylitis??
Vertebrae, Backbone, Spinal Column, Vertebral Column
What does the suffix "opexy" mean? Give at least 1 example of a term using this suffix.
-opexy: surgical fixation
Examples: Nephropexy, Mastopexy
Name 5 body parts part of your upper body using the anatomical terminologies we discussed.
Cranial - skull
Nasal - nose
Thoracic / pectoral-chest
Mammary - breast
Occipital - back of head
Sternal - breastbone
State the highlighted acronyms in full.
After the patient’s BP readings showed consistently high levels, the doctor recommended CBR to help manage the condition. To aid in recovery, the patient was provided with DME such as a blood pressure monitor and an adjustable bed. Medications were prescribed to be taken BID to ensure effective management of the patient’s hypertension.
BP - Blood Pressure
DME - Durable Medical Equipment
CBR - Complete Bed Rest
BID - Twice a Day
Samantha was sent to the Gastroenterology department and her husband Nathan got sent to the Endocrinology department. What do these departments specialize in?
Gastroenterology - Digestive system
Endocrinology - Glands