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Spelling
bull Follow these guidelines for building and spelling medical wordsndash If the suffix begins with a vowel drop the
combining vowel from the combining form and add the suffix
ndash If the suffix begins with a consonant keep the combining vowel and add the suffix to the combining form
ndash Keep the combining vowel between two or more roots in a term
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a as in bursa to ae as in bursaeax as in thorax to aces as in thoraces or es as
in thoraxes
en as in foramen to ina as in foraminais as in crisis to es as in crises
Formation of Plural Endings
bull To change the following singular endings to plural endings substitute the plural endings as illustrated
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bull To change the following singular endings to plural endings substitute the plural endings as illustrated
is as in iris to ides as in iridesis as in femoris to a as in femoraix as in appendix to ices as in appendicesnx as in phalanx to ges as in phalanges
Formation of Plural Endings
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bull To change the following singular endings to plural endings substitute the plural endings as illustrated
on as in spermatozoon to a as in spermatozoaum as in ovum to a as in ovaus as in nucleus to i as in nucleiy as in artery to i and add es as in arteries
Formation of Plural Endings
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Use of Abbreviations
bull An abbreviation is a process of shortening a word or phrase into appropriate letters
bull It is used as a form of communication in writing and documenting data
bull If there is any question about which abbreviation to use it is best to spell out the word or phrase and not use an abbreviation
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Pronunciation
bull A single accent mark () is called a primary accent and is used with the syllable that has the strongest stress
bull A double accent mark () is called a secondary accent and is given to syllables that are stressed less than primary syllables
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Pronunciation
bull Diacritics are marks placed over or under vowels to indicate the long or short sound of the vowelndash Macron ( macr ) ndash the long sound of the vowelndash Breve ( ˘ ) ndash the short sound of the vowelndash Schwa ( ə ) ndash indicates the uncolored central
vowel sound of most unstressed syllables
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febrile
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gram
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excision
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macroscopic
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malaise
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macroscopic
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malaise
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malformation
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malignant
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malignant
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bull Prophylacticbull Pyrogenicbull Radiologybull Rapportbull Syndrome
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The Medical Record
bull The medical record is a written document of information describing a patient and his or her health care
bull The record contains the dates observations medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes provided during hospitalization or a visit to a doctorrsquos office
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The Medical Record
bull It includes information that the patient provides concerning his or her symptoms (Sx) and medical history results of examinations reports of x-rays and laboratory tests diagnoses and treatment plans
bull The physical medical record belongs to the health care provider but the information in it belongs to the patient
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The Medical Record
bull Basis for planning care and treatmentbull Means by which doctors nurses and
others caring for the patient can communicate
bull Legal document describing the care the patient received and can be used as evidence in court
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The Medical Record
bull Means by which the patient or insurance company can verify that services billed were actually provided
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The Medical Record
bull Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)ndash Set of rules passed in 1996 that must be
followed by doctors hospitals and other health care providers to help ensure that all medical records medical billing and patient accounts meet certain consistent standards with regard to documentation handling and privacy
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The Medical Record
bull Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)ndash Requires that all patients be able to access
their own medical records correct errors or omissions and be informed about how personal information is shared or used and about privacy procedures
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The Medical Record
bull Types of Medical Recordsndash Paperndash Microfilm ndash photographs of records in a
reduced sizendash Microfiche ndash sheets of microfilmndash Electronic
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The Medical Record
bull Patient Information Formndash A document that is filled out by the patient on
the first visit to the physicianrsquos office and then updated as necessary providing data that relates directly to the patient
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The Medical Record
bull Medical History (Hx)ndash A document describing past and current
history of all medical conditions experienced by the patient
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The Medical Record
bull Physical Examination (PE)ndash A record that includes a current head-to-toe
assessment of the patientrsquos physical condition
bull Consent Formndash A signed document by the patient or legal
guardian giving permission for treatment
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The Medical Record
bull Informed Consent Formndash A signed document by the patient or legal
guardian that explains the purpose risks and benefits of a procedure and serves as proof that the patient was properly informed before undergoing a procedure
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The Medical Record
bull Physicianrsquos Ordersndash A record of the prescribed care medications
tests and treatments for a given patient
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The Medical Record
bull Nursersquos Notesndash A record of a patientrsquos care that includes vital
signs particularly temperature pulse and respiration (TPR) and blood pressure (BP) and treatments procedures and patientrsquos responses to such care
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Figure 11 Nursersquos Notes
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The Medical Record
bull Physicianrsquos Progress Notesndash Documentation given by the physician
regarding the patientrsquos condition results of the physicianrsquos examination summary of test results plan of treatment and updating of data as appropriate
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The Medical Record
bull Consultation Reportsndash Documentation given by specialists whom the
physician has asked to evaluate the patientbull AncillaryMiscellaneous Reports
ndash Documentation of procedures or therapies provided during a patientrsquos care such as physical therapy respiratory therapy or chemotherapy
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The Medical Record
bull Diagnostic TestsLaboratory Reportsndash Documents providing the results of all
diagnostic and laboratory tests performed on the patient
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The Medical Record
bull Operative Reportndash Documentation from the surgeon detailing the
operation including the preoperative and postoperative diagnosis specific details of the surgical procedure how well the patient tolerated the procedure and any complications that occurred
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The Medical Record
bull Anesthesiology Reportndash Documentation from the attending
anesthesiologist or anesthetist that includes a detailed account of anesthesia during surgery which drugs were used dose and time given patient response monitoring of vital signs how well the patient tolerated the anesthesia and any complications that occurred
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The Medical Record
bull Pathology Reportndash Documentation from the pathologist regarding
the findings or results of samples taken from the patient such as bone marrow blood or tissue
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The Medical Record
bull Discharge Summary (also called Clinical Resumeacute Clinical Summary or Discharge Abstract)ndash Outline summary of the patientrsquos hospital
care including date of admission diagnosis course of treatment and patientrsquos response(s) test results final diagnosis follow-up plans and date of discharge
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The Medical Record
bull SOAP (Subjective Objective Assessment Plan) Chart Notendash Subjective
Symptoms the patient feels and describes to the health care professional Also includes the patientrsquos chief complaint
ndash Objective Symptoms that can be observed results of
laboratory and diagnostic tests may be included
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The Medical Record
bull SOAP (Subjective Objective Assessment Plan) Chart Notendash Assessment
Interpretation of the subjective and objective findings
ndash Plan Includes the management and treatment regimen
for the patient
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Abbreviations
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Review Quiz
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The abbreviation for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is HIPPA
A TrueB False
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The abbreviation for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is HIPPA
A TrueBFalse
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The process of being stuck together is known as
A abateB abscessC adhesionD afferent
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The process of being stuck together is known as
A abateB abscessC adhesionD afferent
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A word element from which other words are formed is called
A combining vowelB prefixC suffixD word root
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A word element from which other words are formed is called
A combining vowelB prefixC suffixD word root
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Excision means the process of cutting out The prefix ex- meansA outB to cutC processD in
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Excision means the process of cutting out The prefix ex- meansA outB to cutC processD in
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The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as
A abnormalB efferentC malignantD neopathy
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The spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another area is known as
A abnormalB efferentC malignantD neopathy
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Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney
A Family PracticeB Internal MedicineC NephrologyD Neurology
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Which branch of medicine is concerned with diseases of the kidney
A Family PracticeB Internal MedicineC NephrologyD Neurology
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Abate means to increase
A TrueB False
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Abate means to increase
A TrueB False
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The term for new disease is neopathy
A TrueB False
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The term for new disease is neopathy
A TrueB False
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A lack of color is called palmar
A TrueB False
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A lack of color is called palmar
A TrueB False
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The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx
A TrueB False
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The abbreviation for diagnosis is Dx
A TrueB False
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An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature
A TrueB False
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An endocrinologist specializes in treating diseases of an allergic nature
A TrueB False
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The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word
A TrueB False
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The term prefix means to fix before or to fix to the end of a word
A TrueB False
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Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus
A TrueB False
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Cachexia refers to a localized collection of pus
A TrueB False
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Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic
A TrueB False
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Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is called an epidemic
A TrueB False
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The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine
A TrueB False
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The branch of medicine concerned with diseases of the lungs is pulmonary medicine
A TrueB False
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A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries
A TrueB False
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A trauma surgeon would be responsible for medical repair of traumatic injuries
A TrueB False
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Scenario
bull You are currently working in a doctorrsquos office Most of the people your doctor sees are overweight and are seeking help from your doctor
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What type of physician do you work for
A anesthesiologistB bariatricianC family practitionerD gastroenterologist
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What type of physician do you work for
A anesthesiologistB bariatricianC family practitionerD gastroenterologist
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What is not a primary concern of bariatrics
A controlling obesityB preventing obesityC stopping obesityD treatment of obesity
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What is not a primary concern of bariatrics
A controlling obesityB preventing obesityC stopping obesityD treatment of obesity
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The word root bar means
A a barB bar shapedC treatmentD weightpressure
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The word root bar means
A a barB bar shapedC treatmentD weightpressure
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In the word bariatrician -ician is what word part
A combining formB prefixC suffixD word root
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In the word bariatrician -ician is what word part
A combining formB prefixC suffixD word root
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In the word bariatrics the word root iatr means
A physicianB one whoC weightpressureD treatment
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In the word bariatrics the word root iatr means
A physicianB one whoC weightpressureD treatment
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Chapter 1 Scenario
bull The following information was dictated by a cardiologistndash 67 yo Caucasian female co chest pain
shortness of breath and dizzinessndash Patient appears apprehensivendash Cyanotic around lips and mouthndash Noted edematous abdomen
