Medical Abbreviations
Anatomical
Directions
Prefix Terms
Pulse Points
Bonus Facts
100
PRN = as needed
What is the meaning of PRN ?
100
The opposite of Superior is Inferior
What is opposite of Superior ?
100
Suffix
The ______ is placed after the combining form. Its the end of the word. (Hint.. Test)
100
In the bend of your elbow
Where is the Brachial pulse located ?
100
No
Does every word contain a prefix ?
200
PO = By mouth
What is the meaning of PO ?
200
Lateral refers to the side
What does Lateral refer to ?
200
(PERI)carditis
What is the prefix in this term Pericarditis ?
200
The Temporal pulse
The ______ is located in the superior part of the body ?
200
A,E,I,O,U and sometimes Y
What are the vowels ?
300
NPO = Nothing by mouth
What is the meaning of NPO ?
300
They both refer to the back of the body
What is one similarity between Posterior and Dorsal ?
300
Combining Form
___________ is the word that results when the prefix, suffix, and the word root. (Hint.. Test)
300
On the left side of the chest
Where is the Apical pulse located ?
300
Universal
Medical terminology is a _______ language that all medical personnel understand.
400
AD LIB = As desired
What is the meaning of AD LIB ?
400
The Spinal Cavity contains the Spine
What does the Spinal Cavity contain ?
400
Root
The _____ is the foundation of the word that the identifies the structure of anatomy being describe.
400
Pointer Finger, Middle Finger, and Ring Finger
What three fingers do you take your Pedal pulse with?
400
Greek and Latin
What 2 languages does most of the medical terminology today come from ? (Hint.. Test)
500
D/C = Discharge
What is the meaning of D/C ?
500
The abdomen
The Diaphragm separates the Thoracic Cavity from what ?
500
Inflammation around the heart
What does Pericarditis mean ?
500
Head- Temporal pulse Shoulders- Carotid pulse Knees- Popliteal pulse Foot- Pedal pulse
Do Head Shoulders Knees and Foot but say the pulse points.
500
Lock and a Key
Medical terms fit together like a _____ and _____.
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