Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards
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Which prefix in a medical term means 'below' or 'under'?
Answer: Sub-
'Sub-' means below or under, as in subcutaneous.
A practitioner requests privileges for 'arthroscopy.' What does this procedure involve?
Answer: Visual examination inside a joint
'Arthr/o' (joint) + '-scopy' (visual examination) describes looking inside a joint with a scope.
What does the abbreviation 'NPI' represent on a provider enrollment record?
Answer: National Provider Identifier
The NPI is a unique 10-digit HIPAA-mandated identifier for US healthcare providers.
An applicant lists 'CRNA' after their name. What type of practitioner is this?
Answer: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
A CRNA is an advanced practice registered nurse specializing in anesthesia.
Which suffix means 'inflammation' in medical terminology?
Answer: -itis
'-itis' denotes inflammation, as in arthritis or appendicitis.
Why is a 'primary source verification' notation important in a credentials file?
Answer: It documents that information was confirmed directly with the issuing source
Primary source verification documents confirmation directly from the entity that issued the credential, as required by accreditors.
A pediatric privilege form lists 'neonatology.' What patient population does this specialty serve?
Answer: Newborn infants
'Neo-' (new) + 'nat/o' (birth) refers to care of newborns, especially ill or premature infants.
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