Medical Term Prefixes
What does the medical prefix "dorsi" mean?
Back
What does the abbreviation "ASAP" stand for?
As Soon As Possible
I Assess patients' and clients' nutritional and health needs. Counsel patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits. Develop meal and nutrition plans, taking both clients' preferences and budgets into account. ...Who am I?
Dietitians or Nutritionists
What class at Farwell High School would be a great suggestion for a student wanting to peruse a Health Occupation?
FPA
The most important thing for you to do to help stop the spread of infection.
Handwashing
What does the medical prefix "hypo" mean?
Under
What does the abbreviation "HIV" stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
I prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. ...Who am I?
Pharmacist
A person who might open or run their own office or business.
Entrepreneur
The 5 main items of PPE?
What is gown, mask, goggles or face shield, and gloves.
What does the medical prefix "infra" mean?
Beneath
What does the abbreviation "DOB" stand for?
Date of Birth
I respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured. ...Who am I?
EMT (Emergency Response Technician)
Most health care workers at the technologist or therapist level have a minimum of which degree?
Bachelor's Degree
The mask you use when you are caring for a patient with Tuberculosis.
What is N-95, or high efficiency particulate air (HEPA).
What does the medical prefix "a or an" mean?
What does the abbreviation "wt" stand for?
Weight
I work in hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices to obtain accurate reimbursement for healthcare claims. ...Who am I?
Medical Coder
For most healthcare careers, why should you go to an accredited health degree program?
Because you must graduate from an accredited program to take a licensing exam.
What does the term "cross contamination" mean?
The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another.
What does the medical prefix "ec" mean?
out of
What does the abbreviation PEDS stand for?
Pediatrics
I run a nursing home, you could say I'm in charge of all the different departments.
Health Administrator
A degree earned in 6 years is most likely this...
Master's Degree
What are the steps to safely assist someone who is bleeding - think puncture wound?
1. Wash hands
2. Put on gloves
3. Help person get a bandage
4. Sanitize area contaminated by blood
5. Roll off gloves into appropriate trash container
6. Wash hands