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The new name for IAHCSMM
What is HSPA?
This word element's sole function is to make pronunciation easier
What is a combining vowel?
A CABG procedure affects this body system
What is the circulatory system?
When discussing light waves you should always measure them in this unit
What is an Angstrom?
This regulatory body approves medical device, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics manufacturing
What is the FDA?
A type of surgical procedure that is less traumatic and has improved recovery times
What is minimally invasive?
This word element typically identifies a part of the body
What is the root word?
An AKA affects this body system
What is the skeletal system?
If a bacteria does not retain staining due to the presence of it outer membrane it is this
What is Gram-Negative?
Shipping protocols for medical devices are governed by this agency
What is the DOT?
The movement of items from dirty to clean to sterile
What is one way work flow?
This is the root word for "skull"
What is crani?
A thyroidectomy affects this body system
What is the endocrine system?
When conditions for growth are not adequate some bacteria will develop a protective outer layer becoming this
What are endospores?
The Department of Health operates under the guidance of this federal agency
What is CMS?
A method that reduces cross contamination and protects individuals from exposure to blood borne pathogens
What is standard precautions?
This is the root word for joint
What is arthro?
A TURP procedure affects these body systems
What is the Excretory and Reproductive Systems?
The three shapes of bacteria - in latin
What are cocci, bacilli, and spirilla?
Voicemails, emails, faxes and digital medical records are all regulated by this federal law
What is the HIPAA Act?
What is an HAI?
This is the root word for kidney
What is nephro?
Cochlear implants affect this body system
What is the nervous system?
The abbreviation of Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
What is VRE?
The proper disposal of OPA and many other chemicals used in SPD is governed by this agency
What is the EPA?