Medical Terminology
This suffix means "inflammation"
What is -itis
This is the largest organ of the human body.
What is the skin
This law protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1996)
This schedule type allows patients to be seen in the order they arrive.
What is open scheduling (Walk-In)?
This instrument is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope
The prefix "tacky-" refers to this
What is fast or Rapid
The left ventricle of the heart pumps blood into this major artery.
What is the aorta.
"Do no harm" is part of this ancient ethical oath.
What is Hippocratic Oath
This form authorizes insurance payment directly to the provider.
What is the assignment of benefit's
A PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) or Mantoux test screens for this disease.
What is tuberculosis
"Hepatomegaly" refers to the enlargement of this organ.
What is the liver
This gland regulates metabolism and is located in the neck.
What is the thyroid gland.
Informed consent must be obtained before this occurs.
What is any medical procedure or treatment
This coding system is used for diagnoses
What is ICD-10
This vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer
What is blood pressure
The combining form "derm/o" refers to this body system.
What is the integumentary system (skin)
This type of muscle is voluntary and striated.
What is the skeletal muscle.
This type of law involves injury to a person due to negligence.
What is tort law
The abbreviation EOB stands for this.
What is Explanation of Benefits
The "9 rights" pertain to this medical activity
What is medication administration
1. Right Patient, 2. Right Dose, 3. Right route, 4. Right drug, 5. Right time, 6. Right Education, 7. Right Assessment, 8. Right response, 9. Right Documentation
This term means surgical removal of the gallbladder.
What is Cholecystectomy
This part of the brain controls temperature and hunger
What is hypothalamus
A minor may legally consent to care in this case
What is emancipation
"In Idaho, a minor who is pregnant cannot consent to their own medical care unless they are emancipated. However, they can consent to medical care for their unborn child."
This law prevents employers from discriminating against people with disabilities.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What type of STD does Ceftriaxone treat and what gauge needle?
What is Gonorrhea, 20-22G