CHAA Medical Terminology for Patient Access 10

Question 1

What does 'asymptomatic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Showing no symptoms or signs of disease

Answer

Asymptomatic means showing no symptoms or signs of a disease, even though the condition may be present. For example, a patient with asymptomatic high blood pressure may not feel unwell but still has the condition. This term is relevant to patient access when patients question the need for screening tests or preventive services.

Question 2

What does the root word 'arthr-' or 'arthro-' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Joint

Answer

The root 'arthr-' or 'arthro-' refers to joints. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, arthroscopy is visual examination of a joint, and arthroplasty is joint reconstruction surgery. This root is commonly encountered when processing orthopedic referrals and surgical authorizations.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Around or surrounding

Answer

The prefix 'peri-' means around or surrounding. Examples include pericardium (membrane surrounding the heart), perinatal (around the time of birth), and perioperative (around the time of surgery). This prefix helps describe structures and timeframes in relation to a central point.

Question 4

What does 'metastasis' mean?

Accepted Answer

The spread of cancer from its original site to other parts of the body

Answer

Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor site to distant parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system, forming new tumors. Metastatic cancer is typically more serious and affects treatment decisions, prognosis, and insurance authorizations for advanced therapies. Understanding this term is important for patient access when processing oncology authorizations.

Question 5

What does the suffix '-megaly' mean?

Accepted Answer

Enlargement

Answer

The suffix '-megaly' means enlargement. Examples include cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen). This suffix indicates that an organ or structure is larger than normal, which is often a sign of an underlying condition.

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CHAA Medical Terminology for Patient Access 10