Medical Terminology

Question 1

Syncope

Answer 1

Fainting, temporary loss of consciousness.

Question 2

Anemia

Answer 2

Condition in which there are low red blood cells (can cause fatigue and shortness of breath)

Question 3

Heart Attack

Answer 3

Medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to the heart is blocked.

Question 4

Hypoglycemia

Answer 4

Low blood sugar

Question 5

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Answer 5

Condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet bodies needs. (too weak)

Question 6

Angina

Answer 6

Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Results of atherosclerosis.

Question 7

Atherosclerosis

Answer 7

Plaque buildup in the arteries.

Question 8

AC

Answer 8

Before meals

Question 9

PC

Answer 9

After meals

Question 10

PO

Answer 10

By mouth

Question 11

PRN

Answer 11

As needed

Question 12

Stroke

Answer 12

Medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is disrupted.

Question 13

Ischemia

Answer 13

Lack of blood flow to body part or organ.

Question 14

Myopia

Answer 14

Nearsightedness, individual has difficulty seeing objects that are far away.

Question 15

Arrythmia

Answer 15

Refers to irregular heartbeat.

Question 16

Advance beneficiary notice (ABN)

Answer 16

Form provided to the patient when provider believes medicaid will not pay for services rendered

Question 17

Allowed Amount

Answer 17

Maximum a third party payer will pay for a particular procedure and service

Question 18

Copayment

Answer 18

Amount of money paid at time of medical service

Question 19

Coinsurance

Answer 19

A policy provision frequently found in medical insurance whereby the policyholder and insurance company share the cost of covered losses in specified ratio ex 20:80

Question 20

Deductible

Answer 20

Specific amount of money a patient must pay out of pocket before insurance begins paying

Question 21

Explanation of Benefits

Answer 21

Statement from insurance detailing what paid, denied, or reduced in payments; contains info about amounts applied to deductibles, coinsurance, and allowed amounts.

Question 22

Participating Provider (PAR)

Answer 22

Providers who agree to write off the difference between the amount charged by provider and approved fee established by insurer.

Question 23

Managed Care

Answer 23

Umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care through defined network of providers and hospitals.

Question 24

CMS-1500 Form

Answer 24

Standard paper claim form used by non institutional providers & suppliers to bill Medicare, Medicaid, and other government/some private insurance entities.

Question 25

Tympanometry

Answer 25

Records movement of the tympanic membrane, which can be affected by pressure in the middle ear. Uses small earbud. Determines fluid and potential infections in ear.

Question 26

Audiometry

Answer 26

Level of hearing is recorded in decibels and the frequenzy in hertz.

Question 27

Tuning Forks

Answer 27

Used to determine patients ability to hear tones transmiited through air and bone conduction. Vibrating tuning fork is placed on top of the head or on the mastoid process to test hearing.

Question 28

Dysphagia

Answer 28

Difficulty swallowing

Question 29

Edema

Answer 29

Swelling in parts of body due to fluid trapped in tissues

Question 30

Pyrexia

Answer 30

Fever; abnormal elevation of body tempature.

Question 31

Fibromyalgia

Answer 31

Chronic condition, causes wide spread pain in muscles and tissues.

Question 32

Papules

Answer 32

Small solid raised bump, less than 0.5cm in diameter.

Question 33

Orthostatic

Answer 33

Postural, refers to being upright posture or position.

Question 34

Superbill

Answer 34

Detailed reciept/invoice that outlines services provided to patients. Includes: Provider info (NPI), Patient info, Service info/description, diagnosis codes, and fees.

Question 35

Flowsheet

Answer 35

Standard form within EHR used to document patient data over time, assesments, observations, and routine care tasks.

Question 36

OPIM

Answer 36

Other potentially infectious materials.

Question 37

Ancillary Diagnostic Services

Answer 37

Additional medical tests or procedures that support primary diagnosis and treatment of patients condition. Ex. labs, imaging, genetic testing, physical therapy, home health, etc.

Question 38

NPO

Answer 38

Nothing by mouth

Question 39

Meaningful Use Guidelines

Answer 39

Focus on the effective and meaningful use of EHR to improve patient care, reduce disparities, and enhance public health.

Question 40

Macrocytosis

Answer 40

Conditon causing Enlarged RBC

Question 41

Computerized Provider Order entry (CPOE)

Answer 41

Process in which providers enter and send treatment instructions, including medications, lab, radiology orders, via computer application rather than paper, fax, or phone.

Question 42

Surgical Asepsis

Answer 42

Sterile technique. Techniques to eliminate pathogenic and other potentially harmful microbes related to invasive procedures.

Question 43

Erythema

Answer 43

Superficial reddening of the skin

Question 44

Dehiscence

Answer 44

Partial or total separation of wound edges

Question 45

Evisceration

Answer 45

Separation of wound edges and protrusion of abdominal organs.

Question 46

Medical Asepsis

Answer 46

Clean technique that includes frequent hand hygiene, proper use of gloves, cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment, and sanitizing surfaces.

Question 47

Universal precautions

Answer 47

Precautions that apply when it is possible that one might come into contact with human blood, tissue, body fluids, or secretions, regardless of patients infection status.

Question 48

DEF: Standard Precautions

Answer 48

Minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of known infection status.

Question 49

Sequela

Answer 49

Complication or Condition that results from a pre-existing illness or injury.