Medical Terminology
What does DVT stand for?
Deep vein thrombosis
True or False: The monthly meetings are just a suggestion.
False! They are mandatory!
What is the dot phrase for labs?
.labsepno
The patient says that they have severe abdominal cramping. Where does this go?
HPI
What does CHF stand for?
Congestive Heart Failure
What does tachycardia mean?
A fast heart rate
You just had an emergency come up 30 minutes before your shift and you cannot find coverage. What should you do?
Call the on call scribe
What is the dot phrase for radiology/imaging?
.radiologyepno
The provider tells you that the patient had RLQ tenderness with guarding. Where does this go?
In the physical exam (abdominal section specifically).
Name one of the lobes of the brain.
Frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What should you wear to clinical shifts?
What is the dot phrase used when there is concern for sepsis?
.MDMSepsisEPNO
The provider tells you that the patient's X-Ray shows no sign of fracture. Where does this go?
The MDM in the radiology section.
What does the root word cardio mean?
Relating to the heart
What is does the term distal mean?
Farther from the trunk of the body
When is it okay to use your cell phone on the job?
When all charting is complete and the provider is also on their phone.
What is the dot phrase if the provider speaks to the admitting provider to admit a patient?
.discussionadmissionEPNO
The provider repairs a patient's laceration with sutures. Where does this go?
Procedures
What does hypoglycemic mean?
Low blood sugar
The femur
When are time off requests due?
Before the 1st day of the month before the request.
What is the dot phrase for a see and agree?
.additionalnotesEPNO
The provider calls the hospitalist to admit the patient. Where does this go?
The MDM in the Discussion with External Providers box.
What does pyelonephritis mean?