What is the Joint commissions (TJC) primary function in healthcare?
TJC ensure healthcare facilities meet safety and quality standards
List three key agencies involved in hospital accreditation and safety?
APIC, OSHA, EPA
Defined perioperative professional and list three example?
Healthcare professionals involved in surgery, e.g., scrub tech, circulating nurse, anesthesiologist
What are the main department found in healthcare facility?
Pathology, radiology, infection control, pharmacy, blood bank, etc.
Identify three essential piece of equipment commonly found in the operation room?
Operating table, Mayo stand, back table
Explain the purpose of air flow and ventilation control in surgical suites?
Minimize airborne contaminants to reduce infection
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient care?
Inpatients stay overnight; outpatients don't require overnight care
Describe the advantage and disadvantage of ambulatory Surgery centers?
Pros: cost- effective, convenient; Cons: limited staff, no overnight care
How does healthcare chain of command contribute to hospital efficiency?
Ensures clear leadership and accountability in healthcare setting
Explain the world of the sterile processing technicians in a hospital setting?
Sterilize and maintenance surgical instrument
a hospital administrator want to improve infection control measures. What steps should be taken?
Hand hygiene, Stillalizations, PPE enforcement Etc
if a surgical technologist notice non-compliance with hospital policies. What action should they take?
report concerns to hospital Administrations
A patient ask about the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans. How will you explain this?
HMO required referral, PPO offers flexibility but higher costs
How can the central sterile processing department ensure the proper sterilization of surgical instruments?
Proper sterilization cycle, rootine in maintenance check
A healthcare facility want to enhance patients safety. What recommendations will you make?
Implement strict infection control, improved staff training
Compare and contrast the role of biomedical engineering and materials management in a hospital?
Biomedical engineering repairs equipment, materials management handle inventory.
Why is accreditation necessary for healthcare institutions, and what happen if a facility fails to meet standards ?
Accreditations ensure compliance with safety regulations
How does the risk management department contribute to a hospital safety procedures?
identifies potential hazard and develops safety policies
Discuss the importance of pre-operative professional in preparing patients for surgery?
Ensure patience are prepared for surgery, reducing complications
Evaluate how technology advancements in hospital management have improved efficiency and patient care?
Electronic health record, robotic assisted surgery, improve scheduling systems
Which organizations is responsible for accrediting Healthcare facilities?
the Joint commissions (TJC)
Which perioperative professional is responsible for ensuring a sterile environment and passing instruments to the surgeons ?
Scribe technologist
Which Healthcare payment system involve a fixed rate for specific treatment?
DRG (diagnosis related group)
what are the five skill of medical language communication ?
listinning, speaking, reading, writing, thinking
define the word etymology in context of medical language ?
it the study of medical word origins
list three types of medical word?
prefix, suffix, and root
What are the two primary origin of Medical terminology
Greek and Latin
Provide an example of a singular form medical term and it's plural form in Latin?
appendix ( singular) appendices ( plural)
What does the combining form cardi/O mean ?
pertaining to the heart
What is the role of a prefix in a medical term?
To modified the word
Define the term suffix?
It's the actions of the words that are most likely at the end of any medical terminology word.
What is the anatomical positions?
Standing upright positions with Palm facing forwards
Identify three major body cavity ?
cranial cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity
Explain why Latin and Greek are prevalent in medical terminology?
Because they are the first person to start naming bodies.
Describe how prefix modifying medical words?
To help indicated and be precise of what being said
Differentiate between combining form that are identical to their medical meaning and those that are not?
For example perri and para
peri- professional ( surgeon, nurse) and para-professional ( surgical tech students)
Why is spelling and pronunciations important in medical terminology?
To make sure that the professionals are on the same page and understand what been said
Compare and contrast a symptom and a sign?
A symptom is what you feel and a sign is physical
Explain the difference between acute, subacute and chronic disease?
Acute mean sudden and quick
sub acute mean less intensify
chronic= longer
Summarize the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Anatomy is the study of body structure while study of body functions
Describe the functions of allied health professional inpatient care?
Allied health professionals support and carry out specific services ordered by physicians.
What is the role of a medical record in healthcare?
Processing outpatients and inpatient record, retrieve ,and storage
Explain the importance of electronic health record?
it emphasizes health maintenance and preventive care.
Divided the word pericarditis into its word part and Define it?
peri= around
cardi= heart
it's= inflammation
the inflammation of the heart
Identify where the following word containing a prefix tachy cardia?
tachy= fast
cadia= heart
fast heart beat
Build a magical term that mean inflammations of the stomach?
Gastritis
Give the term neurology determining the meaning of its combining form?
neu= nervous system
rology= study of
the study of the nervous system
Identify where the epic gastric referred to a region, plane or cavity?
region
if a patient has pain in the left lower quadrant what organ could be affected?
intestine
You hear the word Hepatomegaly what does this indicate?
hepa=liver
omegaly= enlargement
the enlargement of the liver
A healthcare provider used auscultations during an exams what are they doing?
they using an instrument ( stethoscope) to listen the sound of the body
How will you explain to a patient what proximal and distal mean?
proximal mean closer to the body to the center of the body while distal mean away from the body
Giving the word hypoglycemia predict the meaning based on its word part?
hypo= lower
glycemia= sugar
low blood sugar
Compare the coronal sagittal and transverse plane?
Corona plane is divided body into the front and back
sagittal plane divided the body into equal half right and left
transverse plane divided body into Superior and inferior
Analyze how different disease categories help physician diagnose illness
nspection, or visual examination of external services and internal
cavities
– Palpation, or use of the fingers to feel masses and
organs and detect tenderness
and pain
– Auscultation, or use
of a stethoscope to listen to body sounds
– Percussion, or
tapping over body cavities to hear what sounds are produced
If a word contain two combine form what does this indicate?
the names of that specific word body part developed into combining forms.
Distanguage between physician extender and Allied health professionals?
a physician extender are professionals that examine, diagnose, and treat patients, and some prescribe drugs. while for an allied health professionals are support and carry out specific services ordered by physicians.
Differential between a clinic and ambulatory Surgery Center?
A clinic provides healthcare services for just one type of patient or one type of disease. while for ambulatory center is s a facility where minor surgery is performed.
Evaluate the difference between a refractory disease and a terminal illness?
A refractory disease is one that is not being responded to treatment while a terminal illness is lead to death
Why might a hospital choose to implant an electronic health record system?
easier access to patient health record and also reduce medical error.
Access why some medical term have both Latin and Greek origins
Because that were the first to start naming body part ( inventor)
How do prefix relate to speed effect medical meaning for example brady tachy?
It help give a clue of what is it actions or the verb is doing for example brady= slow, bradycardia meaning slow heartbeat
A healthcare provider document a cute exacerbations patient chart what does this mean?
acute = sudden and quick
sudden worsening of an illness
Evaluate the benefit and drawback of using electronic health record in modern Healthcare?
easy access to doctors, reduce medical error
Analyze the impact of medical terminology on patient communications. how can Healthcare professional ensure understanding?
by explaining in simple term and always asking for comprehensive method such as the teach back method
Compare the role of different medical professional in the healthcare System and how do they work together to provide comprehensive care?
the MD is the one that in charge of the team such a nurse, st etc and the Md would leads the team members and directs their activities and they would work together let's say in an operation to provide efficient care to patient.
Propose a new way to teach medical terminology to students were struggling with memorizations?
created a quiz where u can play multiple times to try to remember, use repetition, try writing it down without looking into your note, work with a study buddy, try to explain to family members etc
Create a short mnemonic or strategy to help remember medical prefixes and suffixes?
note card
Greek singular and plural
Is, nx, oma, on
Example iris = irides, phalanx = phalanges,
Carcinoma = carcinoma, ganglion = ganglia
Latin singular and plural
A, us, um, is, ex
Example vertebra = vertebrae, bronchus = bronchi, bacterium = bacteria, diagnosis = diagnoses, apex = apices
Ai stand for
Conditions of
Ism stand for
Disease from a specific cause
Osis stand for
Abnormal
Pathy stand for
Disease
Gram stand for
Picture
Graphy stand for
Recording
Metry stand for
Measurement
Scope stand for
Instruments use to examine
Scopy stand for
Process of using an instrument to examine
Tomy stand for
Cutting, making an incision
Iatry stand for
Medical treatment
Ics stand for
Practice
Ist stand for
Person who specializes in
An stand for
Without
Dys stand for
Painful
Degenerative stand for
Process of destroying of cell
Iatrogenic stand for
Medicine receiving by patient
Asc stand for
Ambulatory surgery center
Cc stand for
Cheif command
Cnm stand for
Certified nurse midwife
Crna stand for
Certified registered nurse anesthesia
D.C stand for
Doctor of chiropractor
D.D.S stand for
Doctor of dental surgery
D.O stand for
Doctor of osteopathy
D.P.M stand for
Doctor of podiatric medicine
D.S stand for
Discharge summary
Dx stand for
Diagnosis
ED stand for
Emergency department
EHR stand for
Electronic health record
EMR stand for
Electronic medical records
EPR
Electronic patient record
ER stand for
Emergency room
FH stand for
Family history
H&P stand for
History and physical
Hippa stand for
Health insurance portability and accountability act
HPI stand for
History of present illness
ICU
Intensive care unit
LPN stand for
Licensed pratIcal nurse
LVN stand for
Licensed vocational nurse
M.D stand for
Doctor of medicine
O.D stand for
Doctor of optometry
Pharm.D.
Doctor of pharmacy
PMH stand for
Past medical history
PT stand for
Physical therapy
R/O stand for
Rule out
ROS stand for
Review of system
SH stand for
Social History
SNF stand for
Skilled nursing facility
What does the prefix “brady-” mean?
Slow
The suffix “-itis” refers to:
Inflammation
The word root “cephal/o” refers to which body part?
Head
Which of the following prefixes means “within” or “inside”?
Endo
What does the prefix “tachy-” mean?
Fast
What does the prefix “hypo-” indicate?
Under
The combining form “erythr/o” means
Red
What does the suffix “-logy” mean?
Study of
The prefix “peri-” means:
Around
Which medical term correctly describes an inflammation of the stomach?
Gastritis
If a patient has “cyanosis,” what color change occurs in their skin?
Blue
The term “osteomalacia” refers to:
Hardening of the bones
Which term refers to a specialist who studies diseases?
Pathologist
What does “polyuria” mean?
Absence of urine
The prefix “retro-” means:
backward
If a patient has a “subcutaneous” injection, where is the medication administered?
Under the skin
A “nephrectomy” is a procedure to
Removal of the kidney
If a doctor prescribes a medication for “bradycardia,” what condition is being treated?
Slow heart beat
A patient with “dysphagia” would likely have trouble with
Paralysis in one side of the body
A patient diagnosed with “macrocephaly” has a:
Enlargement of the head
If a patient has “intercostal pain,” where is the pain located?
Enlargement of the head
between the rib
A patient suffering from “melanoma” most likely has a
Skin cancer
If a procedure is called “laparoscopy,” what does it involve?
An examination of the abdominal cavity with a scope
A patient with “quadriplegia” has paralysis affecting:
All four limbs
Which of the following conditions involves hardening of an artery?
Arteriosclerosis
What does “pneumonectomy” mean?
The removal of the lungs
A “gastroscopy” is performed to
Examine the stomach with a scope
What does the combining form “anter/o” refer to?
Back
The term “caud/o” is associated with which body direction?
Head
The prefix “mono-” means
one
Which of the following prefixes refers to “four”?
Quad
The term “later/o” refers to
Side
The prefix “poly-” indicates:
Many
The prefix “uni-” means
One
“Peripher/o” is associated with
The center
What does “dist/o” refer to?
Away form the body
The term “ventr/o” refers to the
Front
“Proxim/o” is used to describe
Closer to the body
The prefix “tetra-” refers to
Three
The combining form “medi/o” is associated with
Middle of the body
Poster/o” refers to which anatomical direction?
Back
What does “intern/o” describe?
Structure inside of the body
The prefix “di-” means:
Two
If a structure is “super/o,” it is located
Above
What is the opposite of “extern/o”?
Internal
A doctor describes a patient’s wound as “ventral.” Where is the wound located?
In front of the body
A structure that is “proximal” to another is
Closer to the point of attachment
A disease affecting “viscer/o” would involve which part of the body?
Internal organs
If a patient has “cyanosis,” their skin might appear
Yellow
A “pariet/o” membrane is found
Lining a body cavity
If a doctor says a fracture is located in the “distal femur,” where is the injury?
Near the knee
The term “poli/o” relates to which color?
gray
A patient with “melanosis” would have:
An excess of melanin in the skin
The term “xanth/o” describes what color?
yellow