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Chapter 5 Medical Terminology Chapter 5: Medical Terminology
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National EMS Education Standard Competencies
Medical Terminology Uses foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals. National EMS Education Standard Competencies Medical Terminology Uses foundational anatomical and medical terms and abbreviations in written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
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Introduction (1 of 2) EMTs need a working knowledge of medical terminology They need to understand: Key terms Acronyms Symbols Abbreviations Lecture Outline I. Introduction A. As an EMT, you must have a strong working knowledge of medical terminology. B. For effective communication and documentation, you must understand: 1. Key terms 2. Acronyms 3. Symbols 4. Abbreviations
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Introduction (2 of 2) Determine the meaning of an unknown word by:
Understanding how terms are formed Learning the definitions for parts of a term Understanding medical jargon leads to effective communication Lecture Outline C. You can determine the meaning of an unknown word by: 1. Understanding how terms are formed 2. Learning the definitions for parts of a medical term D. Understanding medical jargon will help you communicate effectively with other members of the EMS, health care, and public safety teams.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (1 of 13)
Medical terms are made of distinct parts that perform specific functions Changing or deleting any part can change the function (meaning) of a word Lecture Outline II. Anatomy of a Medical Term A. Medical terms are made of distinct parts that perform specific functions. B. Changing or deleting any of those parts can significantly change the function (or meaning) of a word.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (2 of 13)
Components that comprise medical terms include the: Word root Prefix Suffix Combining vowels Lecture Outline C. Components that comprise medical terms include the: 1. Word root: the foundation of the word 2. Prefix: what occurs before the word root 3. Suffix: what occurs after the word root 4. Combining vowels: vowels that join one or more word roots to other components of a term
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (3 of 13)
How the parts of a term are combined determines its meaning Accurate spelling is essential -phasia means speaking; -phagia means eating or swallowing Dys- means difficult or painful Dysphasia means difficulty speaking Dysphagia means difficulty eating or swallowing Lecture Outline D. How the parts of a term are combined determines its meaning. 1. Accurate spelling is essential in medical terminology. a. The suffix -phasia means speaking, whereas -phagia means eating or swallowing. b. The prefix dys- means difficult or painful. Dysphasia means difficulty speaking, while dysphagia means difficulty eating or swallowing.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (4 of 13)
How the parts of a term are combined determines its meaning (cont’d) Also important: Knowledge of anatomy Context of how words are used Lecture Outline c. The terms ilium and ileum are pronounced exactly the same, but refer to different anatomical parts. 2. Knowing anatomy and the context of how these words are used can help you correctly determine (and spell) the term in a given situation.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (5 of 13)
Word roots Main part or stem of a word Conveys the essential meaning Frequently indicates a body part Lecture Outline E. Word roots 1. The main part or stem of a word is called a word root (or root word). a. Conveys the essential meaning of the word b. Frequently indicates a body part
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (6 of 13)
Word roots (cont’d) Add or change a prefix or suffix to change the meaning of the term Cardiopulmonary breaks down into: Cardio is a word root meaning “heart” Pulmon is a word root meaning “lungs” During CPR, you introduce air into the lungs and circulate blood by compressing the heart Lecture Outline 2. Most terms have at least one word root, and some have more than one root. 3. Adding a prefix or suffix to the word root creates a term. 4. Changing the prefix or suffix will change the meaning of the term. a. Cardiopulmonary breaks down as follows: i. Cardio is a word root meaning “heart” ii. Pulmon is a word root meaning “lungs” b. By performing CPR you introduce air into the lungs and circulate blood by compressing the heart. 5. Some word roots may also be used as prefixes or suffixes for other terms.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (7 of 13)
Prefixes Appear at the beginning of a word Usually describe location or intensity Also found in general language (e.g., autopilot, submarine, tricycle) Not all medical terms have prefixes Lecture Outline F. Prefixes 1. A prefix is the part of a term that appears at the beginning of a word. 2. Prefixes usually describe: a. Location b. Intensity 3. Prefixes are found in general language (i.e., autopilot, submarine, tricycle), as well as in medical and scientific terminology. 4. Not all medical terms have prefixes.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (8 of 13)
Prefixes (cont’d) Give the word root its specific meaning For the word root pnea, one can add the prefix a- (without) brady- (slow) tachy- (rapid) Creates three very different terms By learning commonly used prefixes, you can figure out the meaning of unfamiliar terms Lecture Outline 5. A prefix gives the word root its specific meaning. a. For the word root pnea, one can add the prefix a- (without), brady- (slow), or tachy- (rapid) to create three very different terms. 6. By learning the commonly used medical prefixes, you can figure out the meaning of terms that may not be immediately familiar to you.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (9 of 13)
Suffixes Appear at the end of words Usually indicate a: Procedure Condition Disease Part of speech Lecture Outline G. Suffixes 1. Suffixes are placed at the end of words. 2. Suffixes usually indicate a: a. Procedure b. Condition c. Disease d. Part of speech
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (10 of 13)
Suffixes (cont’d) Commonly used suffix: -itis (inflammation) Paired with arthro- (joint) Creates arthritis (inflammation of the joints) Lecture Outline 3. A commonly used suffix is -itis, which means “inflammation.” When paired with the word root arthro-, meaning joint, the resulting word is arthritis, an inflammation of the joints.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (11 of 13)
Combining vowels Connects word root to suffix or other word root Most cases, it’s an o; may also be an i or e Used when joining: A suffix that begins with a consonant Another word root Lecture Outline H. Combining vowels 1. A combining vowel is the part of a term that connects a word root to a suffix or other word root. a. In most cases, it is an o; however, it may also be an i or an e. b. Used when joining a suffix that begins with a consonant or when joining another word root.
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (12 of 13)
Combining vowels (cont’d) Example: Gastroenterology Gastr/o + enter/o + logy Stomach + intestines + study of Lecture Outline c. Example: Gastroenterology i. Gastr/o + enter/o + logy ii. Stomach + intestines + the study of
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Anatomy of a Medical Term (13 of 13)
Combining form A combining vowel shown with the word root Some common combining forms are: cardi/o (heart) gastr/o (stomach) hepat/o (liver) arthr/o (joint) oste/o (bone) pulmon/o (lungs) Lecture Outline 2. The combining vowel helps ease the pronunciation of the term. 3. A combining form is a combining vowel shown with the word root. 4. Some common combining forms are: a. cardi/o (heart) b. gastr/o (stomach) c. hepat/o (liver) d. arthr/o (joint) e. oste/o (bone) f. pulmon/o (lungs)
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Word Building Rules Summary of rules
The prefix is at the beginning of a term. The suffix is at the end of a term. Use a combining vowel when: The suffix begins with a consonant (to ease pronunciation) A term has more than one word root Lecture Outline III. Word Building Rules A. When building or taking apart a medical term, it is helpful to understand some basic rules. B. The following summarizes the rules covered thus far: 1. The prefix is always at the beginning of a term; however, not all terms will have a prefix. 2. The suffix is always at the end of the term. 3. Use a combining vowel when: a. A suffix begins with a consonant (to make pronunciation easier). b. A term has more than one word root; a combining vowel must be placed between the two word roots, even if the second root begins with a vowel.
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Plural Endings Apply these rules
Sometimes you add an s (lung to lungs) Words ending in: a change to ae (vertebra to vertebrae) is change to es (diagnosis to diagnoses) ex or ix change to ices (apex to apices) on or um change to a (ganglion to ganglia, ovum to ova) us change to i (bronchus to bronchi) Lecture Outline IV. Plural Endings A. To change a term from singular to plural form, certain rules apply. B. Sometimes you can simply add an s (lung becomes lungs), but some rules are more complicated. C. Rules you may encounter when converting from singular to plural terms are: 1. Singular words that end in a change to ae when plural. a. Example: vertebra becomes vertebrae 2. Singular words that end in is change to es when plural. a. Example: diagnosis becomes diagnoses 3. Singular words that end in ex or ix change to ices. a. Example: apex becomes apices 4. Singular words that end in on or um change to a. a. Examples: ganglion becomes ganglia, ovum becomes ova 5. Singular words that end in us change to i a. Example: bronchus becomes bronchi
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Special Word Parts (1 of 4)
Prefixes can indicate: Numbers Colors Positions and directions Lecture Outline V. Special Word Parts A. Prefixes can be used to indicate: 1. Numbers 2. Colors 3. Positions and directions
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Special Word Parts (2 of 4)
Numbers Some prefixes indicate that a term involves a number or two (or more) parts or sides Examples: uni-, dipl-, null-, primi-, multi-, bi- Lecture Outline B. Numbers 1. Several prefixes are used to indicate if a term involves a number, such as half, one, or two (or more) parts or sides. a. Examples: uni-, dipl-, null-, primi-, multi-, bi-
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Special Word Parts (3 of 4)
Colors Several word roots describe color. Examples: cyan/o, leuk/o, erythr/o, cirrh/o, melan/o Lecture Outline C. Color 1. Several word roots are used to describe color. a. Examples: cyan/o, leuk/o, erythr/o, cirrh/o, melan/o
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Special Word Parts (4 of 4)
Positions and directions Prefixes can describe a position, direction, or location. Examples: ab-, ad-, de-, circum-, peri-, trans-, epi-, supra- Lecture Outline D. Positions and directions 1. Prefixes can also be used to describe a position, direction, or location. a. Examples: ab-, ad-, de-, circum-, peri-, trans-, epi-, supra-
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (1 of 17)
Directional terms Needed to discuss: Where an injury is located How pain radiates in the body Lecture Outline VI. Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms A. Directional terms 1. You need to know the correct directional terms to discuss: a. Where an injury is located b. How pain radiates in the body
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (2 of 17)
Some directional terms include: Right and left Superior and inferior Lateral and medial Proximal and distal Superficial and deep Lecture Outline 2. Some directional terms include: a. Right and left b. Superior and inferior c. Lateral and medial d. Proximal and distal e. Superficial and deep
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (3 of 17)
Some directional terms include (cont’d): Ventral and dorsal Palmar and plantar Apex Lecture Outline f. Ventral and dorsal g. Palmar and plantar h. Apex 3. The terms right and left refer to the patient’s right and left sides, not to your right and left sides.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (4 of 17)
Superior and inferior Superior Nearer to the head Inferior Nearer to the feet Terms describe the relationship of one structure to another Example: The knee is superior to the foot and inferior to the pelvis. Lecture Outline 4. Superior and inferior a. The superior part of any body part is the portion nearer to the head from a specific reference point. The part nearer to the feet is the inferior portion. b. These terms are also used to describe the relationship of one structure to another. i. Example: The knee is superior to the foot and inferior to the pelvis.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (5 of 17)
Lateral and medial Lateral (outer) Body parts that lie farther from the midline In general, lateral means side Medial (inner) Body parts that lie closer to the midline Example: A 5-cm laceration on the medial aspect of the thigh (means toward the inside). Lecture Outline 5. Lateral and medial a. Parts of the body that lie farther from the midline are called lateral (outer) structures. i. In general terms, lateral means side. b. The parts that lie closer to the midline are called medial (inner) structures. i. Example: A patient has a 5-cm laceration on the medial aspect of the thigh (means toward the inside).
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (6 of 17)
Proximal and distal Describe the relationship of any two structures on an extremity Proximal: Closer to the trunk Distal: Farther from the trunk/nearer to the free end of the extremity Example: The elbow is distal to the shoulder and proximal to the wrist and hand. Lecture Outline 6. Proximal and distal a. The terms proximal and distal are used to describe the relationship of any two structures on an extremity. b. Proximal describes structures that are closer to the trunk. c. Distal describes structures that are farther from the trunk or nearer to the free end of the extremity. i. Example: The elbow is distal to the shoulder and proximal to the wrist and hand.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (7 of 17)
Superficial and deep Superficial Means closer to or on the skin Deep Means farther inside the body/tissue Away from the skin Examples: Superficial burn = sunburn Deep laceration = cut deeper into the tissue (as with a knife) Lecture Outline 7. Superficial and deep a. Superficial means closer to or on the skin. b. Deep means farther inside the body or tissue, and away from the skin. i. Example: a superficial burn involves only the top layer of skin, similar to sunburn, whereas a deep laceration involves a cut deeper into the tissue such as with a knife.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (8 of 17)
Ventral and dorsal Ventral Refers to the belly side of the body Anterior surface of the body Dorsal Refers to the spinal side of the body Posterior surface of the body (e.g., dorsal fin of a dolphin) Lecture Outline 8. Ventral and dorsal a. Ventral refers to the belly side of the body, or the anterior surface of the body. b. Dorsal refers to the spinal side of the body, or the posterior surface of the body, (think of the dorsal fin of a dolphin, which is on its back).
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (9 of 17)
Ventral and dorsal (cont’d) More commonly used terms are: Anterior: front surface of the body Posterior: back surface of the body Lecture Outline c. The more commonly used terms are anterior (the front surface of the body) and posterior (the back surface of the body).
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (10 of 17)
Palmar and plantar Palmar surface Front region of the hand (the palm) Plantar surface Bottom of the foot Lecture Outline 9. Palmar and plantar a. The front region of the hand is referred to as the palm or palmar surface. b. The bottom of the foot is referred to as the plantar surface.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (11 of 17)
Apex (apices) Tip(s) of a structure Example: The apex of the heart is the bottom (inferior portion) of the ventricles Lecture Outline 10. Apex a. The apex (plural apices) is the tip of a structure. i. Example: The apex of the heart is the bottom (inferior portion) of the ventricles in the left side of the chest.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (12 of 17)
Movement terms Flexion = bending of a joint Extension = straightening of a joint Adduction = motion toward the midline Abduction = motion away from the midline Lecture Outline B. Movement terms 1. The following terms relate to movement: a. Flexion is the bending of a joint. b. Extension is the straightening of a joint. c. Adduction is motion toward the midline. d. Abduction is motion away from the midline.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (13 of 17)
Other directional terms Bilateral = both sides of midline (e.g., eyes, ears, hands, feet) Structures inside the body also appear on both sides of midline (e.g., lungs and kidneys) Unilateral = only one side of the body (e.g., unilateral chest expansion) Lecture Outline C. Other directional terms 1. A body part that appears on both sides of the midline is bilateral. a. Examples: Eyes, ears, hands, feet 2. Structures inside the body also appear on both sides of the midline. a. Examples: Lungs and kidneys 3. Something that appears on only one side of the body is said to occur unilaterally. a. Example: Unilateral chest expansion means that only one lung is expanding with inhalation (such as with pneumothorax).
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (14 of 17)
Other directional terms The abdominal cavity is divided into four equal quadrants: Right upper quadrant Left upper quadrant Right lower quadrant Left lower quadrant Lecture Outline 4. As an EMT, you should be able to describe the exact location of areas of the abdomen. a. The abdominal cavity is divided into four equal quadrants: i. Right upper quadrant ii. Left upper quadrant iii. Right lower quadrant iv. Left lower quadrant b. Again, right and left refer to the patient’s right and left, not yours.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (15 of 17)
Other directional terms (cont’d) Learn these concepts: To describe the location of any injury or assessment findings So medical personnel will know where to look and what to expect Lecture Outline 5. It is important to learn all of these terms and concepts so you can describe the location of any injury or assessment findings. 6. Use the terms properly so that any other medical personnel who care for the patient will know immediately where to look and what to expect.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (16 of 17)
Anatomic positions Prone or supine Prone means lying face down; supine means lying face up Fowler position Semi-reclining with head elevated Lecture Outline D. Anatomic positions 1. There are many terms used to describe the position of the patient on your arrival or during transport to the emergency department: a. Prone or supine b. Fowler position 2. The body is in the prone position when lying face down; the body is in the supine position when lying face up. 3. The Fowler position is a semi-reclining position with the head elevated to help the patient breathe easier and to control the airway. A patient who is sitting upright is said to be in the Fowler position.
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Common Direction, Movement, and Position Terms (17 of 17)
Anatomic positions (cont’d) Semi-Fowler Patient sits at a 45-degree angle High-Fowler Patient sits at a 90-degree angle Lecture Outline a. Semi-Fowler position: Patient sits with the back of the stretcher at a 45-degree angle b. High-Fowler position: Patient sits at a 90-degree angle
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Breaking Terms Apart (1 of 5)
Use the meaning of parts to decipher the term. Define in this order: The suffix The prefix The word root Lecture Outline VII. Breaking Terms Apart A. You can use knowledge of the meaning of parts to decipher the meaning of a term. 1. When trying to define a term, begin with the suffix and work backward. 2. If the term also contains a prefix, define the suffix, then the prefix, and then the word root. Here are some examples:
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Breaking Terms Apart (2 of 5)
Nephropathy nephr/o/pathy -pathy (means “disease”) o (combining form) nephr (meaning “kidney”) nephropathy = disease of the kidney Lecture Outline a. Nephropathy i. nephr/o/pathy ii. -pathy (suffix meaning “disease”) iii. o (combining form) iv. nephr (word root meaning “kidney”) v. nephropathy = disease of the kidney
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Breaking Terms Apart (3 of 5)
Dysuria dys/ur/ia -ia (means “condition of”) dys- (means “difficult, painful, or abnormal”) ur (means “urine”) dysuria = painful urination Lecture Outline b. Dysuria i. dys/ur/ia ii. -ia (suffix meaning “condition of”) iii. dys- (prefix meaning “difficult, painful, or abnormal”) iv. ur (word root meaning “urine”) v. dysuria = painful urination (pain when urinating) or difficulty urinating
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Breaking Terms Apart (4 of 5)
Hyperemesis hyper/emesis hyper- (prefix meaning “excessive”) emesis (word root meaning “vomiting”) hyperemesis = excessive vomiting Lecture Outline c. Hyperemesis i. hyper/emesis ii. hyper- (prefix meaning “excessive”) iii. emesis (word root meaning “vomiting”) iv. hyperemesis = excessive vomiting
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Breaking Terms Apart (5 of 5)
Analgesic an/alges/ic -ic (suffix meaning “pertaining to”) -an (prefix meaning “without” or “absence of”) alges (word root meaning “pain”) analgesic = pertaining to no pain Lecture Outline d. Analgesic i. an/alges/ic ii. -ic (suffix meaning “pertaining to”) iii. -an (prefix meaning “without” or “absence of”) iv. alges (word root meaning “pain”) v. analgesic = pertaining to no pain
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Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols (1 of 3)
Shorthand used for communication Developed for speed Do not trade speed for accuracy Use only commonly understood acronyms and abbreviations to minimize errors Some agencies limit the use of abbreviations Lecture Outline VIII. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols A. Medical abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are a type of shorthand used for communication. 1. Developed because one could communicate faster using this method. a. It is important not to trade speed for accuracy. b. Use only commonly understood acronyms and abbreviations to minimize misinterpretations and errors. 2. The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices are considered two authorities on abbreviations and provide do-not-use lists. 3. When you use an abbreviation, you pronounce each letter of the abbreviation separately and distinctly. a. For the acronym EMT, you say it “E–M–T.” 4. When you use an acronym, you are shortening several words, usually using the first letter of each word to make the acronym. a. Acronyms can be pronounced: i. As their own word (e.g., SAMPLE history is pronounced like the word “sample”) ii. By reading the letters one by one (e.g., EMS is pronounced “E-M-S”) iii. Or by a combination of the two (e.g., DCAP-BTLS is pronounced “D-cap-B-T-L-S”) 5. Misunderstanding and errors occur if someone involved in patient care does not understand the meaning of abbreviations or acronyms. a. For this reason, some agencies limit the use of abbreviations.
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Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols (2 of 3)
Take the place of words to shorten notes/documentation Use only accepted ones to avoid confusion/errors Be familiar with abbreviations in your service area Lecture Outline B. Abbreviations 1. Abbreviations take the place of words to shorten notes or documentation. 2. Remember to use only standard, accepted abbreviations to avoid confusion and errors. 3. Be familiar with accepted use of abbreviations in your local jurisdiction or service area.
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Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols (3 of 3)
Sometimes used as a shortcut Use only accepted symbols to avoid confusion/errors Lecture Outline C. Symbols 1. Like abbreviations, symbols are sometimes used as a shortcut in communication and documentation. 2. As with abbreviations, it is important to only use symbols that are widely understood and accepted. IX. Master Tables A. The tables in the chapter provide a thorough reference list of common word roots, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations.
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Review Which of the following components of a medical term conveys its essential meaning? Prefix Suffix Word root Combining vowels
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Review Answer: C Rationale: The word root conveys the essential meaning of a medical term. The prefix usually describes location or intensity. The suffix will indicate a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech. Combining vowels are used to connect a word to the suffix or word root.
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Review Which of the following components of a medical term conveys its essential meaning? Prefix Rationale: The prefix describes location or intensity. B. Suffix Rationale: The suffix indicates a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech.
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Review Which of the following components of a medical term conveys its essential meaning? Word root Rationale: Correct answer Combining vowels Rationale: Combining vowels are used to connect a word to the suffix or other root word.
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Review 2. Prefixes can indicate: color. conditions. body parts.
procedures.
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Review Answer: A Rationale: Prefixes are used to indicate colors, numbers, position, or direction. Suffixes will indicate a procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech. Word roots will indicate specific body parts.
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Review 2. Prefixes can indicate: color. Rationale: Correct answer
conditions. Rationale: Conditions are indicated by the suffix.
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Review 2. Prefixes can indicate: C. body parts.
Rationale: Body parts are indicated by the word root. procedures. Rationale: Procedures are indicated by the suffix.
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Review The plural form of the word bronchus is: bronchae. bronches.
bronchices. bronchi.
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Review Answer: D Rationale: When a word ends in us, the plural form will end in i. For words that end in a, the plural form will end in ae. When words end in is, the plural form will end in es. Words that end in ex or ix will have a plural form that end in ices.
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Review The plural form of the word bronchus is: bronchae.
Rationale: For words that end in a the plural form will end in ae. B. bronches. Rationale: When words end in is the plural form will end in es.
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Review The plural form of the word bronchus is: C. bronchices.
Rationale: Words that end in ex or ix will have a plural form that end in ices. D. Bronchi Rationale: Correct answer
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Review The statement, “the lungs are superior to the bladder” indicates that the lungs are closer to the: feet. surface of the skin. head. trunk.
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Review Answer: C Rationale: The term superior is used to indicate a structure is closer to the head than another structure. Inferior is the term used to describe a structure that is closer to the feet. Superficial is used to describe a structure that is closer to the skin than another. Proximal is used to describe a structure that is closer to the trunk in comparison to another.
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Review The statement, “the lungs are superior to the bladder” indicates that the lungs are closer to the: feet. Rationale: The term inferior is used to describe one structure being closer to the feet than another. B. surface of the skin. Rationale: The term superficial is used to indicate that one structure is closer to the skin than another.
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Review The statement, “the lungs are superior to the bladder” indicates that the lungs are closer to the: C. head. Rationale: Correct answer D. trunk. Rationale: The term proximal is used to indicate that one structure is closer to the trunk than another.
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Review Movement of the arm toward midline is referred to as: flexion.
extension. adduction. abduction.
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Review Answer: C Rationale: The term adduction is used to describe movement of a structure towards the midline of the body. Flexion refers to the bending of a joint. Extension refers to the straightening of a joint. Abduction is used to describe movement of a structure away from the midline of the body.
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Review Movement of the arm toward midline is referred to as: flexion.
Rationale: Flexion refers to the bending of a joint. B. extension Rationale: Extension refers to the straightening of a joint.
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Review Movement of the arm toward midline is referred to as:
C. adduction. Rationale: Correct answer D. abduction. Rationale: Abduction refers to motion away from the midline.
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Review A body part that lies closer to the midline when compared to another is considered to be: medial. distal. lateral. proximal.
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Review Answer: A Rationale: The term medial is used to identify a body part that closer to the midline when compare to another. Distal is used to refer to a body part that is further away from the trunk in comparison to another. Lateral refers to a describe a structure that lies away from midline or towards the side of the body. Proximal is used to describe a body part that is closer to the trunk when compared to another.
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Review A body part that lies closer to the midline when compared to another is considered to be: medial. Rationale: Correct answer B. distal. Rationale: Distal is used to describe a body part that is further from the trunk than another.
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Review A body part that lies closer to the midline when compared to another is considered to be: C. lateral. Rationale: The term lateral is used to describe a body part that lies away from the midline or towards the side. D. proximal. Rationale: Proximal is used to describe a body part that is closer to the trunk than another.
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Review This is used to identify a body part that is on the “belly side” or anterior surface of the body. Deep Superficial Dorsal Ventral
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Review Answer: D Rationale: Ventral is used to identify a body part that is located on the “belly side” or anterior surface of the body. Deep is used to describe a structure that is further away from the skins surface. Superficial refers to a structure that is close to the skins surface. Dorsal describes a structure on the back or posterior side of the body.
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Review This is used to identify a body part that is on the “belly side” or anterior surface of the body. Deep Rationale: Deep refers to a structure that is further away from the skin’s surface. B. Superficial Rationale: Superficial refers to a structure that is closer to the skin’s surface.
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Review This is used to identify a body part that is on the “belly side” or anterior surface of the body. C. Dorsal Rationale: Dorsal refers to the back or posterior side of the body. D. Ventral Rationale: Correct answer
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Review You place a patient in the semi-Fowler’s position for transport. This means the patient is: lying on his or her back. lying on his or her stomach. sitting at a 45-degree angle. sitting at a 90-degree angle.
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Review Answer: C Rationale: A patient that is sitting at a 45-degree angle is said to be in a semi-Fowler’s position. A patient is said to be supine when positioned on his or her back. When a patient is lying on his or her stomach, they are said to be in a prone position. If you have a patient sitting at a 90-degree angle, you have placed them in a high-Fowler’s position.
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Review You place a patient in the semi-Fowler’s position for transport. This means the patient is: lying on his or her back. Rationale: Supine is used to describe the position when a patient is lying on his or her back. B. lying on his or her stomach. Rationale: Prone is used to describe the position when a patient is lying on his or her stomach.
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Review You place a patient in the semi-Fowler’s position for transport. This means the patient is: C. sitting at a 45-degree angle. Rationale: Correct answer D. sitting at a 90-degree angle. Rationale: High-Fowler is used to describe the position when a patient is sitting at a 90-degree angle.
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Review A laceration located on the plantar surface is on the:
sole of the foot. palm of the hand. back of the body. front of the body.
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Review Answer: A Rationale: Plantar refers to the soles of the feet while palmar refers to the palms of the hands. Dorsal or posterior is used when referring to the back of the body. Ventral or anterior is used to when referring to the front of the body.
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Review A laceration located on the plantar surface is on the:
sole of the foot. Rationale: Correct answer B. palm of the hand. Rationale: Palmar is used to describe the palm of the hand.
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Review A laceration located on the plantar surface is on the:
C. back of the body. Rationale: Dorsal or posterior is used when describing the back of the body. D. front of the body. Rationale: Ventral or anterior is used when describing the front of the body.
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Review When using abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols, an EMT should:
be familiar with those used in your agency. use only those that are medically accepted. use them to shorten documentation. All of the above.
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Review Answer: D Rationale: Before using abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols in your documentation, it is important to know which ones are accepted for use by your agency. You should only use those that are medically accepted so anyone who is reading your report can understand what you are saying. To minimize the length of your documentation you can use abbreviations, acronyms, and/or symbols.
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Review When using abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols, an EMT should:
be familiar with those used in your agency. Rationale: Correct answer. An EMT should be familiar with the abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols, used by his or her agency. B. use only those that are medically accepted. Rationale: Correct answer. An EMT should use abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols that are medically accepted.
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Review When using abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols, you should:
C. use them to shorten documentation. Rationale: Correct answer. EMTs can use abbreviations, acronyms, or abbreviations to shorten documentation. D. All of the above. Rationale: Correct answer.
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