MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
this is the abbreviation for a prescription
What is RX
A breach of confidentiality is considered unethical and illegal and is prohibited by
what is HIPAA
communication cycle includes
sender, message, receiver, feedback
What is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should be left on a patient?
what is 1 minute
describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state
what is Homeostasis
This combining form "cephal/o" refers to which part of the body ?
What is the head
OSHA stands for this.
What is Occupational safety and health act
To assist a partially or totally blind patient the medical assistant should
speak directly to the patient
Which is thicker: a 21 gauge needle or a 23 gauge needle?
what is the 21 gauge needle
which organ produces vitamin D, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature?
what is the skin
The patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as which of the following?
what is Dysmenorrhea
Performing a wrong and illegal act is considered
What is Malfeasance
anything that gets in the way of effective communications
what is noise
You are doing a venipuncture on a patient’s arm. Where should you place the tourniquet?
where is above the puncture site
the body cavity that houses the heart
what is the thoracic cavity
the plural form of the medical term that means chest?
What is Thoraces
Res ipsa loquitur
what is "The thing speaks for itself."
Abraham Maslow is best known for what psychological theory describing an individual's motivations?
The Hierarchy of Needs
What complications may result from a venous puncture?
what is a hematoma, excessive bleeding, or nerve injury
The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an X-ray study of the fibula. The procedure will be performed on which of the following structures?
what is the lower leg
suffix that means "cutting operation"
what is -otomy
PHI includes the patients
What is the patients Name, address, drivers license number, SSN, DOB and insurance information
According to the original Kübler-Ross model, what are the stages of grieving, in order?
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Green blood draw tubes contain which additive?
what is heparin
this body system works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body's cells
what is the cardiovascular system