Medical Terminology and Concepts, Exams of Medicine

Download Medical Terminology and Concepts and more Exams Medicine in PDF only on Docsity! Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam Graded A+ Acromial process - ANSWER-The outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade. Advance booking - ANSWER-Scheduling appointments for patients on a future date. Angina pectoris - ANSWER-The sensation of pain or discomfort in the chest. (for more details look on page 186 of your study guide.) Antecubital fossa - ANSWER-The triangular cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow. Anthropometric measurements - ANSWER-Set of techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring and recording dimensions of the body such as height and weight. Aorta - ANSWER-The largest artery in the human body; carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. Aorta - ANSWER-The main trunk of the systemic arteries. Aortic valve or aortic semilunar - ANSWER-Prevents blood in the aorta from returning to the left ventricle during diastole. Apex - ANSWER-The lower pointed end of the heart. Arrhythmia - ANSWER-An abnormal heart rhythm. Arteriosclerosis - ANSWER-A chronic disease characterized by thickening and hardening of the arteries. Artifact - ANSWER-Electrical or magnetic interference that alters the EKG tracing. Aseptic - ANSWER-Free from pathogenic micro-organisms. Asystole - ANSWER-The absence of any electrical activity in the heart. Atherosclerosis - ANSWER-Plaque buildup on the inner lining of blood vessels. Atrioventricular (AV) node - ANSWER-Consists of specialized tissue that is able to regulate the impulses between atria and ventricles. It is in the upper right side above the right atrium. Atrium - ANSWER-A small muscular pouch-like structure that fills the ventricles with blood. Augmented leads - ANSWER-Leads created by combing two of the three limb leads to create a positive electrode; the third creates the negative electrode. Autoclave - ANSWER-An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies by high pressure saturated steam. Axillary - ANSWER-The area on the human body under the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder. Base - ANSWER-The Top of the heart. Biohazard - ANSWER-A substance or object that may contain micro-organisms that can spread disease. Biohazard - ANSWER-Anything that is a risk to organisms, such as ionizing radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses. Biohazard bag - ANSWER-A container designed to collect any biological waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste. Blood culture - ANSWER-A laboratory test used to check for bacteria or other micro- organisms in a blood sample. Bloodborne pathogens - ANSWER-Pathogenic micro-organisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Brachial artery - ANSWER-The major artery of the upper arm. Bradycardia - ANSWER-A slow heart rate. Bronchodilators - ANSWER-A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory airways. Caregiver - ANSWER-Person delegated to provide care for a partially dependent patient. Catheter - ANSWER-A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw fluids. CDC - ANSWER-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provides safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities. Celsius - ANSWER-A scale for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid or EDTA - ANSWER-Used as an anticoagulant to keep blood specimens from clotting. Fahrenheit - ANSWER-The temperature scale proposed in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit. Fax - ANSWER-Facsimile, the machine or the method by which a scanned printed material is transported via telephone transmission. Federal Register - ANSWER-The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations. Filing - ANSWER-Method by which medical records are kept to ensure ease in updating and finding of records. Form letter - ANSWER-A document with information that can be tailored to individual needs. Galactosemia - ANSWER-An inherited disorder in which the body is unable to use, or metabolize, the simple sugar galactose, causing the affected patient to be unable to tolerate any form of milk, as well as other foods containing galactose. Geriatric - ANSWER-Relating to elderly patients, determined by age and patient's profile. Global periods - ANSWER-Includes all services related to a procedure during a period of time depending on payer guidelines. HBV - ANSWER-Hepatitis B Virus. HCV - ANSWER-Hepatitis C Virus. Hematocrit - ANSWER-The proportion of the blood that consists of packaged red blood cells, expressed as a percentage by volume; the hematocrit test measures the percentage of hematocrit in the blood. Hemorrhoids - ANSWER-External or internal swollen veins in the anal canal. HIPAA - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a law that governs the sharing or disclosure of patient information. HIV - ANSWER-Human immunodeficiency virus. Holter Monitor - ANSWER-A device that measures a patient's cardiac activity over a period of time. Hypertension - ANSWER-High blood pressure. Hypertensive crisis - ANSWER-A severe increase in blood pressure which could result in stroke. Immunizations - ANSWER-Injections or medications that help an individual's immune system become fortified against disease. Indexing - ANSWER-Order in which paperwork is added to a medical record. Influenza - ANSWER-A virus commonly known as the flu. Informed consent - ANSWER-A form of patient consent in which the patient has been told and understands the procedure that has been prescribed. Inner canthus - ANSWER-The corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet. Inpatient - ANSWER-Someone who has been admitted to a hospital or other health care facility. Intradermal injection - ANSWER-An injection within or between the layers of the skin. Intramuscular injection - ANSWER-An injection of a substance directly into the muscle. Medicare - ANSWER-Government-based health insurance for people over the age of 65 and others with certain disabilities. Nebulizer - ANSWER-A device that administers medication in a mist form. Occult blood - ANSWER-Blood that comes from a source that cannot be immediately determined. Office manager - ANSWER-Person responsible for day-to-day operation of a company or in our case medical office or clinic. OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health Association; An organization that sets guidelines to ensure medical professional safety. Otoscope - ANSWER-A device used to look into the ears. Palpate - ANSWER-To examine by touch. Parenteral medication - ANSWER-Any medication that is administered in a route other than ingestion. Pediatric - ANSWER-Relating to patients from birth to the age of maturity, usually 18 years of age. Pediatrics - ANSWER-Branch of medicine dealing with the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Phenyketonuria or PKU - ANSWER-A metabolic genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in the hepatic enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase; classic PKU causes permanent intellectual disability, seizures, delayed development, behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, a "mousy" body odor, lightening of skin and hair, and eczema. Point of care - ANSWER-At or near the site of patient care. PPE - ANSWER-Personal Protection Equipment; items used to help prevent contamination from biohazardous materials. Practice management software - ANSWER-Software that stores patient information for use in billing, scheduling, patient calls, and registration. Prefix - ANSWER-The first part of a word, before the root, that may alter the root. Prehypertension - ANSWER-A state of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high blood pressure. Pulmonary artery - ANSWER-Artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. Quality control - ANSWER-A method of repeated assay of known standard materials and monitoring reaction parameters to ensure precision and accuracy. Random specimen - ANSWER-A single urine specimen taken at any time. Reagents - ANSWER-Chemical substances known to react in specific ways; used to detect or synthesize other substances in chemical reactions. Reference laboratory - ANSWER-A laboratory that is outside a patient care facility; usually, it is able to perform many more types of testing than are available at the average hospital laboratory. Respirations - ANSWER-The vital sign assessment of observing the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute.