CART Terminology and Vocabulary Management Flashcards
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What does the term 'briefs' refer to in the context of CART and stenography?
Answer: Short steno outlines that represent common words or phrases in fewer strokes
Briefs are abbreviated steno outlines that allow a provider to write frequently used words or phrases with fewer keystrokes, improving speed and accuracy.
When a CART provider encounters a word with multiple acceptable spellings, they should:
Answer: Choose one consistent spelling and use it throughout the entire assignment
Consistency in spelling throughout a single assignment ensures a professional, readable transcript and prevents confusion for the consumer.
Which of the following is an example of a 'fingerspelling' situation in CART?
Answer: Writing out an acronym letter by letter when no brief exists for it
Fingerspelling in CART refers to writing each letter of an unfamiliar acronym or word individually when a brief or dictionary entry does not yet exist.
A CART provider is preparing for a legal deposition. Which vocabulary source is most valuable to review in advance?
Answer: Case-specific pleadings, witness names, and relevant statutes
Case-specific documents contain the exact names, legal terms, and statutes that will appear during the deposition, making them the most targeted preparation resource.
What does 'stacking' errors in a CAT dictionary mean for CART output quality?
Answer: Accumulated untreated conflicts degrade translation accuracy over time
When conflicts and incorrect entries accumulate without correction, the CAT software increasingly produces wrong translations, lowering overall transcript quality.
How does using a phonetic steno theory help CART providers write unfamiliar medical terms?
Answer: It allows providers to approximate unfamiliar words by sounding them out in steno strokes
Phonetic steno theory lets a provider approximate the sounds of unfamiliar words in strokes, producing a readable output even without a pre-built dictionary entry.